my journey: 1st gear at 70mph 11,000+rpm


blinx9900

blinx9900

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ever wonder how much rpm the b16b can really handle?

well today i accidentally went into 1st gear at 70+mph :angry2: im guessing it went 11,000+rpm by the datalogs from my ecu and guess what, it didnt brake :nice: i wish i could say the same thing about the trans :angry: car still drives, i need a valve job now and the tranny whines really loud :angry: but im glad the motor is still alive.

if your wondering how it happend read on: my 3rd gear had been grinding for a long time and recently during the 2nd to 3rd gear shift it would end up in 5th, this time it ended up in 1st :angry: im going to change the fluid tomorrow and see how much metal comes out.
 
WOW, i thought i was going to read that you had a "engine blow" impressive what the b16b can handle.

hope you repair your car soon :D
 
im guessing the short stroke, balanced parts, and dual valvle springs are what saved the motor.
 
Thats sounds nasty mate ,I have herd a few lads over here dropping down in the wrong gears totalling the gear box !! in integras and eg's civics with type r engines, Must be about 4 people who other forums have done similar things:( Hope you get it sorted:)
 
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what were you doing to go into 1st gear???
 
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