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Old 04-25-2008, 01:16 AM
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Ok, so i want to know around what rpm do you guys shift, in every gear when you race.



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Old 04-25-2008, 01:22 AM
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not necessarily racing but probably about 4500-4800 when driving aggressively? my guess i really dont pay to much attention to the tach
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Old 04-25-2008, 01:23 AM
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haha i don't either, thats why i was asking.


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Old 04-25-2008, 01:27 AM
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depends, if im trying for fuel economy (yeah right [&:]) i shift at 2.5-3 if im just having fun, 3.5-4, and i normally dont take it above 5 anywhere else, stock 5.0s are notorious for ****ty top end power
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Old 04-25-2008, 01:30 AM
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yeah i pretty much shift right before the power starts to fall off
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Old 04-25-2008, 01:34 AM
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yeah, thats what i normally do.... just wondering, thanks for the feedback fellas
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Old 04-25-2008, 01:45 AM
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shift light is set at 5500
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Old 04-25-2008, 01:47 AM
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2,500-3,500 when driving normally. When racing, last time at the track was 5,700, but now I shift it at 6,300. It may run faster if I shift at 6,500 or maybe higher, so I'll see next time at the track.
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Old 04-25-2008, 10:56 AM
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my shift light is set at 5200, thats about where my power stops by the time I shift its 5500 or so
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Old 04-25-2008, 11:43 AM
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normal...its usually around 2700-3500..aggressive 4500 to 5

i have my light set to 5700
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