car will not start after a high rpm rev

1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
177,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BRET COUNTERMAN
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So my dad said "let me hear it" so I stepped on the gas and revved my car to about 5000 rpm's once I hit 5000 rpm's my car immediately died. I checked for fuel pressure and it should still have spark. Would it more likely be the crank sensor or that it jumped timing. It very recently 2,000 miles ago had the heads rebuilt, new timing belt, tensioner, water pump, and serpentine belt, as well as new wires and plugs. I did not over rev and the car did not sputter or make and obvious noises no smoke. It just died. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.
Dec 5, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. but, also check for a jumped timing belt. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Dec 5, 2016 at 12:12 PM
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BRET COUNTERMAN
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I checked for fuel pressure at the fuel filter and injectors. How would I check for jumped timing?
Dec 5, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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HMAC300
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bring engine up to #1 and check with pics shown SOHC shows belt attached Dual doesn't. if Dual overhead cam you probably bent valves if belt broken or jumped. take top covers off to check cams.
Dec 5, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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