Looking to more top speed in 3rd
#1
Looking to more top speed in 3rd
So I have an 07 and I am looking to get a little more speed in 3rd. I did my first track day and noticed that in a couple turns I was bouncing off rev limiter before I had to brake but it wasn’t enough to shift up then down shift. I’m just wondering what the easiest way to get a little more speed out of 3rd would be. Tune to 9000rpm? Rear gears? Any input or tips or advice would be great.
#3
Ignore it for now because you're going to learn to carry more speed through corners than before and be in 4th where you're complaining about banging the limiter in 3rd.
#4
^Agreed on this. I have wanted to raise my rev limiter a bit though, but have an 05 so that isn't an easy option. Certainly would not go to 9000 unless you have everything built to withstand that. Live with what you've got unless it purely a race car that you don't care if it explodes.
#5
Thanks for the input. I felt that one of the corners before I definitely could get more speed comeing out which would probably turn into shifting into 4th but the other one I don’t think I could. My track times that I got when the timer was working were around 1.38 and the track record in my class is 1.18 so I definitely have some learning to do.its the end of the year in my area but next year....seat time, seat time, seat time!
#6
Bump up the rev limit to 8500rpm - which is completely reasonable/safe for a stock engine long term. Can also run a 275/40 out back to increase your gear ratio. This will effect all your gears of course, not just 3rd.
#7
Probably not the nest option but the AP1 tranny as longer 1-2-3-4 gears.
Also while your learning to get it that specific curve faster you might want to short shift the 4th gear instead of bouncing that rev limiter on the 3rd gear. This way you will be able the carry more speed trough the corner
Also while your learning to get it that specific curve faster you might want to short shift the 4th gear instead of bouncing that rev limiter on the 3rd gear. This way you will be able the carry more speed trough the corner
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#8
Run a slightly taller tire. Get you off the rev limiter, used to higher cornering speeds, then when you’re ready for 4th gear go back to what you’re running now. Difference between 225/40 and 225/45 is around 3.5% if memory serves me right.
OR use the shorter tire, and get used to 4th gear, then go back to the taller tire as you gain confidence.
this is way cheaper than changing gearing, and probably nets more difference than bumping the rev limiter
OR use the shorter tire, and get used to 4th gear, then go back to the taller tire as you gain confidence.
this is way cheaper than changing gearing, and probably nets more difference than bumping the rev limiter
#9
The top end of the AP2 is the same as the AP1. There is nothing in the bottom end that can't handle 9000rpm with the AP2 stroke. As far as I can tell, the rev limit was dropped for the AP2 because the breathing wasn't increased to handle the higher revs.
However, valve springs and valves are a wear item, especially if they spend a lot of their lives on VTEC (a more aggressive cam profile) and at higher revs (more cycles). In many forms of racing valve springs are checked for spring rate on the head in the car and the springs changed without removing the head. This tool lets you remove the spring, you can hold up the valve with compressed air or my feeding a cord in the cylinder then raising the piston so it holds up the valve: https://www.hptautosport.com/collect...-k24-f20c-f22c. I haven't seen a tool to measure the valve spring rate on the Honda head, but there are many available for OHV V8s: https://racetoolsdirect.com/product-...pring-testers/
#10
I vote for changing the rev limiter. People up them to 8500rpm all the time...it is de riguer for Solo II STR. However, I'm pretty sure you would be fine with 9000 or even a bit above that. The only issue would be valve springs and maybe the valve stems on your 11-year-old car.
The top end of the AP2 is the same as the AP1. There is nothing in the bottom end that can't handle 9000rpm with the AP2 stroke. As far as I can tell, the rev limit was dropped for the AP2 because the breathing wasn't increased to handle the higher revs.
The top end of the AP2 is the same as the AP1. There is nothing in the bottom end that can't handle 9000rpm with the AP2 stroke. As far as I can tell, the rev limit was dropped for the AP2 because the breathing wasn't increased to handle the higher revs.
Just wanted to kind of clarify on the subject for all those who find this thread and are interested.
Last edited by s2000Junky; 10-19-2018 at 08:08 PM.