6mustang6

i usually shift around 2500-3000 rpms. All the time. maybe thats why i'm getting under 16 mph...........

kylebgt

I usaully shift right at 2k. I get really good mpg doing that, my last tank I averaged 24mpg. Also if I am cruising at 40 I will have it in 5th, keeping them rpm's down helps me at the gas pump.

Mustang_NTriangle

between 3-4 K

gtstang99

I usually shift at around 2500-3000, and when racing around 5400. Any higher than that and you lose too much hp and tq. But maybe thats why I avg 15 mpg...

CHIC

Im about the same. I try to shift under 2k for saving gas as much as possible, but that sound on a nice slight incline right in the 21-22k level is so nice. it will change tho with mods. im usually a bit lower than fizz up there. i check the speed and look at the rpms. if i am over 2k, i shift unless i know i will need the lower gear.

03GT_4.6

Doesn't that bog the engine in an intense way? I thought when you bog an engine like that it can be hard on the crank barings. I usually don't go below 55 in 5th.

When I'm not getting on it or driving hard I drive like the starter of this post. Sometimes I shift higher when its a nice day outside, the windows are down, and sounds nice to let the car rev to about 3.5 or 4; like someone said it must be a sweet spot.

P Zero

Normal driving Ill shift anywhere from 2800-3500 (dependent on gear). And when racing 6000-6250. If I try to shift any lower, with my combo my car will bog. But if the weathers nasty or the cops are around Ill shift @ 2500.
-P.

St4ng07

1600 on a nice cruise, 2000 on average day, pissed off....5200-5400

aztec12

will shifting at higher RPM'S hurt or shorten the engines life any?

AJ06GT

Well, it makes the engine work harder, but if you take care of your engine like you should and don't OVER rev it, then it shouldn't. Engines don't mind running up a little, that's why they have a red line, because they can rotate up to that speed before breaking. You're a lot more likely to find something wrong with your engine at 5000 RPMs than you are at 2000 RPMs though.