I was entering a turn slowing down to 40mph around 2500rpms, I downshifted from 5th to 2nd(instead of 4), there was hard pull back and the rear tires screeched. I didn't notice what was the resulting rpms at 2nd but I am pretty sure it didn't even reach redline, but can this damage the engine because of the big jump in rpm?

I drove it around for an hour afterward and everything seems fine but I am worry if there are any damages to the engine that will surface later on.

 

40 mph in 2nd gear is a good way to get onto the freeway, it doesn't blow your engine up.

 

yeah youre fine, just rev match the engine next time.

 

Shouldn't harm the engine, not too great for the clutch but I wouldn't worry about it.

 

The stress of this will likely be felt in your diff. Your tires screeched as they were instantly slowed down. You can ruin in a diff doing this.

Motor & clutch will be fine.

 

thank you guys...ease my worry a bit...i am still getting used to the short shifter.

 

I have done that a couple of times before. Just when you feel the power coming up quicker than it would if you would of shifted into fourth, press the clutch back in asap.