How can i change the rev limiter on a skoda octavia?

I have a skoda octavia 1.9 tdi 1999(v reg),


when the revs reach about 3500rpm(which is about 1000rpm below the red line) the limiter starts to cut in,


all i want to do is adjust the limiter so it cuts in closer to the red line, is there anyone out there who can help


MANY THANKS|||No its controlled by your eng management ECU any way at 3500 you are over the speed limit in 5th gear.|||I'm not talking about when I'm in 5th gear, I'm talking about when I'm in the lower gers

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|||Are you saying it's automatic and it is shifting at that point, or the engine is actually cutting power at 3500?





A rev limiter doesn't "start to cut in". A rev limiter simply cuts fuel if you redline a car with a manual transmission. There's no starting to cut in. It's either killing fuel and making you stall out or it's not.





More likely what you are experiencing is the natural limitations of the diesel engine. Diesels don't like to rev high. If you seem to be losing power around 3500 that is about right. Your peak horsepower is right around 3750 RPM on that engine, after that you are just wasting fuel.





If you want more power/acceleration the cheapest and most effective way to do that with a TDI or any turbocharged car is to chip-tune it and get a cold air intake.





I suggest you get an UPsolute chip and a name brand quality cold air intake. You'll be amazed with the results.





http://www.upsolute.com/





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in neutural,


boot it,


theres the rev limiter.


if you want revs buy a honda mine goes to 9000 rpm!