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06-19-2011, 08:47 AM

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MrSandman

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Originally Posted by VistaBlue

For passing/hooning, I've used these few rules for hitting that "sweet spot" in the powerband:

If you're going 65-80 mph, use 4th
If you're going 45-65 mph, use 3rd

Those speed ranges tend to make the most out of the gear - this is with 3.73 rear, btw.

That's what I've noticed since my last post

I also discovered... that if your going 40mph, drop into second, and make a 90 degree turn..you can scare your passenger

I'm having a lot of fun with the car now..can't believe I waited this long. Guess I was afraid considering this is the most powerful car I've had...and also the most expensive.

06-19-2011, 10:02 AM

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Nuke

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With my manual and 3.55's, I'll often downshift from 5th to 3rd from 70 MPH. That puts me at 4100 RPM to start and then to my redline at 6500 RPM by 110 MPH. Fromthere, redline in 4th is at 145 MPH. After that, there's little left in 5th and drag just eats the rest.

06-20-2011, 02:24 AM

#23

kingsofcrunk

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I believe our cars make full torque at 4k rpm in 4th gear. When I downshift into 4th I keep it around 4k, which is about 65 or 70 mph I think.

06-20-2011, 06:53 PM

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JIM5.0

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True. At somewhere close to 4K RPM but still under 4K (maybe 3750 RPM?) the Coyote really takes off running. Once at around that RPM, the tach climbs like crazy all the way to redline