V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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what are the shift points? or when do you guys usually shift?
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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I shift around 14-1500 RPMS. Anything 2,000 and over and your gas mileage will go to shiz.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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depends how im feeling if i want to go easy i just shift around 1700rpms if im in a hurry between 2500-3000rpm.
+1 on the bad gas above 2000 rpm.

but i do pull 4th gear a little bit more because shifting into 5th at around 40-45mph seems to bee too much under drag for the engine


Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Optimum shift pointsfor gasare in the owners manual...
I ran across em while I was lookin for the spark plug order...
lol
But +2 on the 1500 and a little higher from 4th to 5th...

-Cooper
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Default RE: shift points

My BBK O/R X-pipe likes to start singing at 3150rpms so depending on the day of the week I like to let her sing to the V8's

+1 @ 1500rpms for gas economy
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