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> Hi,

> In the GPVL we're having a winter "fun" series of GP length races using any
> combination of Honda/Cooper/Maserati chassis/engine. I decided to go
> Honda/Honda to increase my familiarity with this car.

> However, the engine went belly up on me after only 25 laps at Zandvoort last
> night. I'd been shifting up with the revs in the 12:30/1pm range (still
> using default dash so nu numbers on the counter), is that too high for
> reliabilities sake?

> Any of the more experienced Honda drivers care to make a a "safe" shift
> point suggestion?

> Thanks,

> Jan.
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> It isn't really the shift point that makes it blow up...as long as you
lift
> enough when you shift.  What really makes it blow up is the downshifting
> (downshift later to keep the revs down) and 5th gear.  In 5th gear if you
> are revving it right up to the top, it really hurts the engine.  You might
> need to cut back on 5th gear to gain some reliability...the problem with
> this is that you can lose a half second at tracks like monza where you are
> in 5th gear a long time.  So cut back a bit on 5th gear and downshift
later,
> but the best advice is to hit F10 when you get on the long straight on the
> track and check your oil temp.  Try to keep it under 250.  If it gets to
> 250, shift a little early and downshift much later for a couple of laps.
> Keep checking the temp and it should fall a good amount.  If you need to
> catch/pass someone, you might want to cut back for a lap or two to let the
> temp get down, then go all out...but watch out, the temp will sky rocket
> very fast.  A quick note, I have run the Honda at 265 for an int long race
> at monza and it held together...but I wouldn't recommend getting close to
> that figure in a GP race...especially for a league.

> Good luck with the Honda...she is a good car if you treat her right.

> If you have any questions or want me to explain more/better, email me at

> Jesse

>It isn't really the shift point that makes it blow up...as long as you lift
>enough when you shift.  What really makes it blow up is the downshifting
>(downshift later to keep the revs down) and 5th gear.  In 5th gear if you
>are revving it right up to the top, it really hurts the engine.  You might
>need to cut back on 5th gear to gain some reliability...the problem with
>this is that you can lose a half second at tracks like monza where you are
>in 5th gear a long time.  So cut back a bit on 5th gear and downshift later,
>but the best advice is to hit F10 when you get on the long straight on the
>track and check your oil temp.  Try to keep it under 250.  If it gets to
>250, shift a little early and downshift much later for a couple of laps.
>Keep checking the temp and it should fall a good amount.  If you need to
>catch/pass someone, you might want to cut back for a lap or two to let the
>temp get down, then go all out...but watch out, the temp will sky rocket
>very fast.  A quick note, I have run the Honda at 265 for an int long race
>at monza and it held together...but I wouldn't recommend getting close to
>that figure in a GP race...especially for a league.

> >It isn't really the shift point that makes it blow up...as long as you
lift
> >enough when you shift.  What really makes it blow up is the downshifting
> >(downshift later to keep the revs down) and 5th gear.  In 5th gear if you
> >are revving it right up to the top, it really hurts the engine.  You
might
> >need to cut back on 5th gear to gain some reliability...the problem with
> >this is that you can lose a half second at tracks like monza where you
are
> >in 5th gear a long time.  So cut back a bit on 5th gear and downshift
later,
> >but the best advice is to hit F10 when you get on the long straight on
the
> >track and check your oil temp.  Try to keep it under 250.  If it gets to
> >250, shift a little early and downshift much later for a couple of laps.
> >Keep checking the temp and it should fall a good amount.  If you need to
> >catch/pass someone, you might want to cut back for a lap or two to let
the
> >temp get down, then go all out...but watch out, the temp will sky rocket
> >very fast.  A quick note, I have run the Honda at 265 for an int long
race
> >at monza and it held together...but I wouldn't recommend getting close to
> >that figure in a GP race...especially for a league.

> Is there someplace that shows the values for the gauges?  I couldn't tell
where
> 250 WAS if I wanted to...

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