does an 89 2.3l auto have a rev limiter?

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  1. 4bangen Member

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    does an 89 2.3l auto have a rev limiter? i was playing with my new tach and shift light(for upcoming 5speed swap) and discovered i can not take it over 5k in park. so i was thinking rev limiter but didnt think the auto cars had them. i can do 5k+ when driving but not in park. if it is a rev limiter than does it kick in at a higher rpm wile driving and if it does than does any one know what rpm it hits at? well thanks for your time.
    matt
    4bangen, Dec 14, 2004
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    Mine's an 88 and I can get it over 5k in park. I'm not sure if the 89 is different, but I have no problem getting it over 5k.
    MustangLXT, Dec 14, 2004
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    Quite free-revving first of all...unless you want to kill it.

    Yes, it's got a rev limiter at about 6500...
    Stinger, Dec 15, 2004
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    dont normaly do it but we all have our moments. i was just surprised to see it stop at 5k
    4bangen, Dec 15, 2004
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