REVS

[si_from_earth]

How strong is the 172 ph2 engine and gearbox?

The reason I ask is that I rarely rev it over 4500rpm. I have heard that there is a green light for changing gear - whats that about?

If I drove my 172 (mine has 29k on the clock) up to 5500rpm in each gear all the time would it knacker the engine/gearbox?

 

[16v_jon]

Its strong enough to take 7200RPM mines limmited at 8k rpm and its only a matter of time before it goes bang

 

[si_from_earth]

I thought I was been too kind changing gear at 4500!!..lol

Its probably as I've only had it 3 weeks..I will now drive it as it should be driven!!

 

[16v_jon]

Well you dont get the main power until 5k rpm they like to be driven hard, the engines are very good and as long as you dont rush the gearbox it'll last ages.

 

[Johnc172]

Engine only starts working properly at about 4500rpm!! Stick your foot down, these engines love a good rev!

 

[si_from_earth]

Tried it out and cant stop grinning!!!..I love these cars!

I have grown a permanent lead foot!!

 

[DrR]

I hit 7K atleast once everytime i drive it.

 

[franx]

when driving to work every day, i warm it up for about 15min.
After which i will rev it some, to 7000, to keep her "loose" :approve:

Once warmed up, you can give it a proper beating. No worries

 

[Lagerlout]

I hit 7K atleast once everytime i drive it.

Ditto. There's not much point owning one unless you're going to give it death. lol.

 

[LRTom]

hahahaha, I would be soooo dissapointed with my car If I had never taken it above 4500rpm! I've had my limiter raised to 7800rpm and it's done 5000miles are very hard driving and feels great.

 

[kully]

ok to hit 7k , green light will vary with engine temps .

 

[bampot]

you've had your car for 3 weeks and never reved passed 4500? are you the granny in a clio everyone see's?

 

[ForceIndia]

Never understood point of raising rev limit, doesn't power and torque drop off after 7000rpm in these cars? Don't the cup racers have a lower rev limit?

 

[.GAZ.]

ok to hit 7k , green light will vary with engine temps .

true.. i hit the limitter every gear everyday lol:nono:

 

[Cookie]

Give it death every now and then, not gonna hurt it if it's warmed up

 

[stu-172]

4.5k? Is it a diesel? :rasp:

 

[si_from_earth]

I get the message guys..I am a converted speed freak now - Its loves 6K+..WOW!!!..What was I playing at?..lol