bgbearcatfan

Hello all!

Sunday morning, while going to church (for the first time in 4 months!), a grand prix pulled up next to me, at a stop light, reving the engine, jerking forward constantly, so of course i had to give him a run for his money. Keep in mind i've only been driving a stick for about 2 months. So we go, i beat him off the line and to the next stop light. Here's the problem.... Between my lack of experience and just not paying attention, i redlined first gear. When i redlined, there was a popping sound (not real loud or anything, just loud enough to be noticeable) and i seemed to have lost power. At the next stop light, i took it slow and was able to pull away in first gear without a problem. Took it on the highway, no problem. I have been driving it for about 3 days now without any issues.

Does anyone know what i might have experienced? Did i blow a head gasket or something? Thanks for your time everyone.

SKDR112888

nope sounds like to me you just bounced off your rev limiter, your fine

bgbearcatfan

Thanks for your response SKDR! that is a bit of a relief. I guess a rev limiter prevents you from blowing anything or redlining too long? If you had time could you explain that to me?