Need Help Did I hurt my 5.0 engine?

twilightcall · 08-05-2003, 06:43 PM

I have an 83' 5.0 HO with auto trans. Anyway, I pushed my gas pedal down before I started it as I usually do. When I started it the throttle cable apparently got stuck and the rpms revved all the way up to 6000 rpm. I turned the engine off as soon as I realized what was happening which is about when it hit 6000 rpm. Do you think my engine is in trouble or it won't last very long now? I drove it home afterward and it seemed fine, good oil pressure etc. I have fresh Castrol 20-50 in it not sure if this makes a difference or not. It isn't leaking any fluids. Thanks for the help.

chickendreamer · 08-05-2003, 06:48 PM

Your car is fine, don't sweat it. The rev limited kicks off at 6250 so your safe.

Nixon1 · 08-05-2003, 10:35 PM

Sounds pretty funny hearing a V8 up that high doesnt it?

I hit 6500 once. I found a bent connecting rod in my engine later. But I doubt I did that.

It used to be a nitrous car....'nuff said.

TMASTER · 08-05-2003, 10:54 PM

theres a rev-limiter on a 1983 ?

twilightcall · 08-06-2003, 05:42 AM

Thanks for the replies. I hope that it is ok. How can I tell if a connecting rod bent? It was only up there for a second but maybe that was long enough.

crazypete · 08-06-2003, 08:37 AM

As a fellow sufferer of the throttle snag and having been at redline a few times myself unwillingly, lemme tell ya, you're all set. Dont worry. The bigger problem is 6000 rpms under load. Now that might get stuff to be bent apart, but in neutral/park, the engine is not really under stress. WD40 that throttle cable, dude

ArtMan · 08-06-2003, 03:20 PM

Geesh, I do that every day. j/k

red82gt · 08-06-2003, 05:44 PM

I shift my car at 6500 so I highly doubt you damaged it.

Nixon1 · 08-06-2003, 10:04 PM

6 grand is no big deal. That's the very start of the redline. I hit 6 grand today unintentionally...spun my way through first gear getting onto the interstate. Amazing the tranny had the grip left to do it... 4.10's rule.

08-05-2003, 06:43 PM	#1
twilightcall Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 86	Need Help Did I hurt my 5.0 engine? I have an 83' 5.0 HO with auto trans. Anyway, I pushed my gas pedal down before I started it as I usually do. When I started it the throttle cable apparently got stuck and the rpms revved all the way up to 6000 rpm. I turned the engine off as soon as I realized what was happening which is about when it hit 6000 rpm. Do you think my engine is in trouble or it won't last very long now? I drove it home afterward and it seemed fine, good oil pressure etc. I have fresh Castrol 20-50 in it not sure if this makes a difference or not. It isn't leaking any fluids. Thanks for the help.

08-05-2003, 06:48 PM	#2
chickendreamer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 53	Your car is fine, don't sweat it. The rev limited kicks off at 6250 so your safe. __________________ Chicken Dreamer 1995 Mustang GT

08-05-2003, 10:35 PM	#3
Nixon1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 432	Sounds pretty funny hearing a V8 up that high doesnt it? I hit 6500 once. I found a bent connecting rod in my engine later. But I doubt I did that. It used to be a nitrous car....'nuff said. __________________ '91 Mustang GT 5.0 AOD Daily Driver Current stats: NEW 302 short block, E-303 cam (@.050, 220/220, .498/.498, 110 degrees), 1.6 roller rockers, Performer RPM heads (aluminum, 1.9/1.6, 60cc chambers), Cobra intake, Granatelli 75mm MAF, Billet AFPR, Equal-Length Shorty Headers, Off-Road X Pipe, Flowmasters, 4.10 POSI 13.73 at 103.8, ~2.2 60'

08-06-2003, 08:37 AM	#6
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	As a fellow sufferer of the throttle snag and having been at redline a few times myself unwillingly, lemme tell ya, you're all set. Dont worry. The bigger problem is 6000 rpms under load. Now that might get stuff to be bent apart, but in neutral/park, the engine is not really under stress. WD40 that throttle cable, dude __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

08-06-2003, 05:44 PM	#8
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	I shift my car at 6500 so I highly doubt you damaged it. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

08-05-2003, 10:54 PM	#4
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	theres a rev-limiter on a 1983 ?

08-06-2003, 05:42 AM	#5
twilightcall Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 86	Thanks for the replies. I hope that it is ok. How can I tell if a connecting rod bent? It was only up there for a second but maybe that was long enough.

08-06-2003, 03:20 PM	#7
ArtMan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Scarsdale, NY Posts: 45	Geesh, I do that every day. j/k

08-06-2003, 10:04 PM	#9
Nixon1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 432	6 grand is no big deal. That's the very start of the redline. I hit 6 grand today unintentionally...spun my way through first gear getting onto the interstate. Amazing the tranny had the grip left to do it... 4.10's rule. __________________ '91 Mustang GT 5.0 AOD Daily Driver Current stats: NEW 302 short block, E-303 cam (@.050, 220/220, .498/.498, 110 degrees), 1.6 roller rockers, Performer RPM heads (aluminum, 1.9/1.6, 60cc chambers), Cobra intake, Granatelli 75mm MAF, Billet AFPR, Equal-Length Shorty Headers, Off-Road X Pipe, Flowmasters, 4.10 POSI 13.73 at 103.8, ~2.2 60'

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