Thread: No Redline
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Old 01-14-2008, 01:48 PM
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Default Re: No Redline
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Originally Posted by mtberman View Post
Redline was listed at 6000 RPM in the first road tests of the FEH back in 2005. This is also where peak HP occurs per Ford's specifications. I think it's safe to assume this remains the same today.

The engine can probably safely exceed this speed by a few hundred RPM for brief moments, but it's unlikely that the engine's control system would allow it.

Ahhh! So the computer will not allow you to over RPM the car. That explains why they feel no need for a red section on the tach.

Cris
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