car won't rev past 7000 rpms need suggestions

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Jan 18, 2005 | 02:06 PM

respectblades

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car won't rev past 7000 rpms need suggestions

my friends 90 si has a b16a with what he says is a ls distuributor ... would this be the source of he problem
no cel
idles low
doesnt overheat
hits vtec
?

Jan 18, 2005 | 02:12 PM

Chiovnidca

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Re: car won't rev past 7000 rpms need suggestions (respectblades)

rev limiter?

Jan 18, 2005 | 03:18 PM

TrnsferErr

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Re: car won't rev past 7000 rpms need suggestions (Chiovnidca)

lettin it warm up?

Jan 18, 2005 | 06:49 PM

DavidT or VajT

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Re: car won't rev past 7000 rpms need suggestions (TrnsferErr)

I bet you a million billion dollars that he has an AUTOMATIC ECU. Check the ECU. If it's an automatic ECU then those always have lower rev limiters. Just get it chipped or buy a 5-speed ECU. Good luck!