2.0 V10 goodness

[ScottyB]

First thing that comes to mind is the valvetrain. I have no idea what kind of valvetrain it has and what it can rev to, but the valvetrain is usually the limiting factor for the redline.

that brings me to another thought. what's the "real" redline on the ej25? for 1.8T's (since im familiar with them) with their hydro lifters and long stroke, the stock redline is something like 6800 rpm. realistically though, people have pushed the engine into 8000 rpm territory with no ill effects, even including teardowns to look for signs of engine failure at those speeds.

maybe some engines just have conservative redlines, plain and simple.