Best RPM to shift at?
If the engine goes BOOM, you should have shifted somewhere before this happened.
Shifting is all about the way each unique driver feels comfortable in their Z, as the commercial says ........SHIFT
Shifting is all about the way each unique driver feels comfortable in their Z, as the commercial says ........SHIFT
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From: Jersey
Originally Posted by GA_VQ
I thought the point was to shift at the peak of the horsepower curve because that is what is accelereting your car. So that would make the stock DE shiftpoint around 6200, right?
Ah yes, the annual "What is the best RPM to shift at?" thread. Strange how it always occurs in Fall. 
2005: best rpm to shift at....
2006: What is the best RPM to shift?
and now...
2007: Best RPM to shift at?
2005: best rpm to shift at....
2006: What is the best RPM to shift?
and now...
2007: Best RPM to shift at?
Originally Posted by PFI350Z
on a stock car it would be where the peak hp is... example if it was like 260whp @ 6500rpm shift there... if you mod. your car you can get your numbers from the dyno. I was told by my neighbor who races that if the max power is 6500 for example but you shift at 7500 its just a waste of rpm because you been hit the max power... I will listen to him since his car does 6s! lol
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From: Jersey
Originally Posted by davidv
Show us how its done here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840.
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Originally Posted by PFI350Z
on a stock car it would be where the peak hp is... example if it was like 260whp @ 6500rpm shift there... if you mod. your car you can get your numbers from the dyno. I was told by my neighbor who races that if the max power is 6500 for example but you shift at 7500 its just a waste of rpm because you been hit the max power... I will listen to him since his car does 6s! lol
to the OP, 5
Originally Posted by PFI350Z
next season... i already said so many times about my day going to atco for the last street car night when a civic f**ks up the track. and just because i said where you shift at doesn't mean im going to have a great 1/4 time... i know i cant launch right for sh*t... im just stating what someone with a whole lot of experience said to me
BTW how far are you from Rising Sun, MD?
Originally Posted by PFI350Z
on a stock car it would be where the peak hp is... example if it was like 260whp @ 6500rpm shift there... if you mod. your car you can get your numbers from the dyno. I was told by my neighbor who races that if the max power is 6500 for example but you shift at 7500 its just a waste of rpm because you been hit the max power... I will listen to him since his car does 6s! lol
If this isn't a pure drag car... you must be talking about the 1/8 mile.
Think of shifting with VTEC or Lift in mind. When a VTEC engine shifts, it's possible for the rpms to drop below VTEC, resulting in less power... SO the higher you rev, the higher your next gear will be to the power.
The Z's max power is around 3200. Revving to redline will bring the next gear closer or into the power curve, resulting in a better power.
This make sense?
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From: Jersey
Originally Posted by davidv
Cool. I start racing in the spring. Sometimes ECZA gets together at Raceway Park or Atco. You will do just fine.
BTW how far are you from Rising Sun, MD?
BTW how far are you from Rising Sun, MD?
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From: Jersey
Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
If this isn't a pure drag car... you must be talking about the 1/8 mile.
Think of shifting with VTEC or Lift in mind. When a VTEC engine shifts, it's possible for the rpms to drop below VTEC, resulting in less power... SO the higher you rev, the higher your next gear will be to the power.
The Z's max power is around 3200. Revving to redline will bring the next gear closer or into the power curve, resulting in a better power.
This make sense?
Retarded thread. Every Z owner who thinks your car is fastest when shifting at power PEAK is retarded, please go find a sharp knife and fall on it, you officially dont know $hit and shouldnt be giving "advice." Have a nice day
Originally Posted by Alberto
Retarded thread. Every Z owner who thinks your car is fastest when shifting at power PEAK is retarded, please go find a sharp knife and fall on it, you officially dont know $hit and shouldnt be giving "advice." Have a nice day
A bit harsh, but most entertaining! Thanks!
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