Rev Limiter

[f1race79]

I am building a 73 240Z on the cheap and looking for a cheap rev limiter.

Has anyone used a cheap rev limiter on the Z cars?

I can't spend the $$$ on a new ignition. I will be using the ZX dist.

Thanks for any help.

[jmortensen]

Can't spend money on a new ignition. How about a used MSD 6AL for $100? Or you could pay $135 for a Pertronix digital rev limiter that doesn't help with the spark. If you don't already have the ZX distributor I'll sell you my 6AL AND a ZX distributor that has the vacuum advance locked out for $150.

[ezzzzzzz]

Jump on that deal. You'll be happy with the results!

[gnosez]

I second that completely as I have been running an MSD 6L and a Pertonix in my Z for 9 yrs now with no issues at all.

The cheapest rev limiter I can think of is to set the throttle/gas pedal to limit the amount it will travel. Works but not what you're looking for.

[d240zx2]

My rev limiter has never failed. It's a 9 1/2 sized shoe attached to my right foot.

[gnosez]

If I used just my right foot to limit my revs, my engine would have blown up years ago.

Oh, wait, it did.....

[jmortensen]

Yeah, me too. I took mine off and went to the track and was passing a friend coming onto the front straight, looked down and was up close to 8000 rpm, soon after the harmonic balancer went out and took out the front of the crank. It won't help if you find the wrong gear on a downshift, but it can prevent you from "getting excited" and not upshifting.

[f1race79]

Can't spend money on a new ignition. How about a used MSD 6AL for $100? Or you could pay $135 for a Pertronix digital rev limiter that doesn't help with the spark. If you don't already have the ZX distributor I'll sell you my 6AL AND a ZX distributor that has the vacuum advance locked out for $150.

Wish I could that would put me over my Crapcan budget....

Does the Pertronix work OK, I have found a used one cheap?

Thanks,

[jmortensen]

I'm sure it does.