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Old 03-06-2012, 11:37 PM   #672
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How the rev limit is activated? Usually just cuts ignition/pulls timing based on rpm signal, I believe.
Fuel cut is a lot more common, as it's much kinder to catalytic converters. It doesn't sound as cool though.

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On standalone ECUs you often have a set number of cells and you can define the ranges (ie 64 cells but you can put any rpm, ignition, boost values you want).
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Are stock ECUs ever reprogrammable that way?
Yes. OEM ECUs work the same way, assuming you have access to them.
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