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when should i shift?

Old 03-13-2007, 01:30 PM
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I usually shift at 6000 rpm and was recently told that this is useless with stock cam. what rpm should i shift at?
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Old 03-13-2007, 01:47 PM
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hello?
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Old 03-13-2007, 02:03 PM
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Without a mods list I can't tell you ****. Go find a back road and try different shift points until you discover what your car likes.
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Old 03-14-2007, 01:09 AM
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so no mod list?
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Old 03-14-2007, 01:10 AM
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the stock cam stops making power at like 4900 rpm. so a little after that. im pretty sure its 4900
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