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Old 10-23-2017, 08:34 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Halibut214 View Post
Thanks Brian, though a bit disconcerting at first I knew this was a high revving engine but I would really like to get my questions answered. If I'm already turning 5000 rpm's, hit the brake as was suggested by Joe-FL and it shifts down yet again I'm guessing one of two things are going to happen, the rear wheels are going to start skipping or the engine is going to over rev and unless there is a failsafe of some sort I guarantee you any engine can be over revved.
If you are already at 5000 RPM hitting the brake will not downshift you to a lower gear, the ECM (computer) will not allow it.

In fact, most transmissions will automatically upshift if you crank the RPMs up with your foot, even if you forgot and left the shift lever in first or low.
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