Is it harmful to shift at high RPM?
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0 
Is it harmful to shift at high RPM?
I know the recommended shift point is 3 but I like to accelerate faster when I'm first at the light. But if I shift at like 4-4.5k rpm often will this kill my engine and clutch faster, or is it made for that? I have a stock 02 EX
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 51,241
Likes: 20
From: NV
Rep Power: 812 
Re: Is it harmful to shift at high RPM?
nah, taking it up to redline on a daily basis may cause some problems over time like valves floating and stuff, but overall these are hi rpm engines with little torque. they are meant to be revved up. 4.5k is nothing, in fact on the 01+ EX, the vtec will not even kick in unless youre above 4.5k with the gas floored.
Last edited by gearbox; Nov 26, 2009 at 09:31 PM.
Registered!!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: green bay, wi
Rep Power: 0 Re: Is it harmful to shift at high RPM?
D17A1
Found in:
2001-2005 Honda Civic DX/LX/VP
Displacement : 1,668 cc (101.8 cu in)
Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 94.4 mm (3.0 in × 3.7 in)
Compression : 9.5:1
Power : 115 hp (85.8 kW, 117 ps) @ 6100 rpm
Torque : 110 ft·lbf (15.2 kg/m, 149 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
Redline: 6750 rpm
Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel Control : OBD-2 MPFI cut: 180kmh (110 MPH)
Found in:
2001-2005 Honda Civic DX/LX/VP
Displacement : 1,668 cc (101.8 cu in)
Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 94.4 mm (3.0 in × 3.7 in)
Compression : 9.5:1
Power : 115 hp (85.8 kW, 117 ps) @ 6100 rpm
Torque : 110 ft·lbf (15.2 kg/m, 149 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
Redline: 6750 rpm
Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel Control : OBD-2 MPFI cut: 180kmh (110 MPH)
Re: Is it harmful to shift at high RPM?
taking it up to redline on a daily basis may cause some problems over time like valves floating and stuff, but overall these are hi rpm engines with little torque. they are meant to be revved up. 4.5k is nothing, in fact on the 01+ EX, the vtec will not even kick in unless youre above 4.5k with the gas floored.
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,978
Likes: 4
From: Charlotte
Rep Power: 291 Re: Is it harmful to shift at high RPM?
i hit the redline on mine several times per week. got 130k miles on it now. 6k+ rpms are a daily thing. been driving it like that since 20k miles when i bought it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
Wraithen
8th & 9th Generation Civic 2006 - 2015
11
Jun 7, 2015 01:48 PM
Ninetyatecivic
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
6
May 9, 2015 07:48 PM
answers to all these frickin turbo, nos, and super questions- im RANTING!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!!!
pinkytoe
General Automotive Discussion
31
Jan 8, 2002 06:05 PM
Aznnp77
General Automotive Discussion
0
Dec 13, 2001 04:03 PM
