What are the effects of racing an engine?

[kevinfelker42]

All,

I'm sure we can all agree it's fun to gas your car and fly past people. Today I coasted up to a light, it turned green, and I downshifted and blew past the people in the left lane.

But I got to thinking, is this ragging out my engine? I get the oil changed regularly, is that good enough?

I know little about cars, so could anyone explain what's happening at high RPMs, as to whether or not it really matters to the engine?

Thanks.

 

[djPhobic]

you're probably doing more to wear out the clutch and transmission than the engine.....ps....how'd you get 5 year 100k??...is it an extended warranty?...and what does it apply to?

 

[kevinfelker42]

Yeah, it's extended, I think I paid $1300 or such for it.

Let me find my papers on it.

So the sudden speed hurts the clutch more than the engine. I read on forum that the MP3 clutches are tough. I hope so. If not, I have my warranty.

 

[PaulMP3]

clutch, tires, and breaks, are all sublect to wear and tear so they aren't covered under warranty. unless you have some special warranty but i dont see how anyone could warranty your clutch.

 

[kevinfelker42]

Good to know.