NO NO NO!!!! I the engine is designed to even rev higher.I have an 2003 rsx type-s with a hondata #4 reflash. My rpms now goes to 8800rpms. I always have it up to 8500 with no problems and hondata did a test on the new civic si where the car has been at max revs for 3months now with no problems. If you are concerned, upgrade your valve train. Rev limiter is a low safety point by a grand... So don,t be concerned. In my opinion if u constantly hit your rev limiter you have no sense of your car. Since I owned my car I only hit rev limiter twice, now I shift just before it trips. You should have bought the Type -s , the base model sucks power wise. And upgrades don't do much for the base engine components. Each to there own I guess.