I hope this question makes sense. What RPM do you try to hold when you are cruising on a highway at a steady speed? Or on a level street for that matter? I guess i'm concerned with not overstraining the engine and fuel economy. Any info would help.

 

Due to traffic patterns, I cruise at about 3 to 4 on the tach.

 

Usually cruise at under 3k.

Anywhere above that, and the exhaust gets pretty loud. =)

 

As close to 3k as I can keep it.

 

2000RPM except on the highway then Im in 6th.

 

3k rpm

 

Ok cool. I try and hold it between 2,500 - 3,000 too. I figure at that rpm i'm not straining it too much and could still take off fairly quickly if I need to. Anyone else?

 

im usually goin 85-90 on the highway...so in 6th it's usually at 3k

 

I try and hold it at around 5-6 grand.

 

2.5 to 3.5 K.

I don't think you have any worries about straining the engine.

Actually, I try to vary the RPMs. Sometimes I'll run in lower gear just to get the revs up for awhile. I have no idea if varying engine speed really helps; its just an old habit......plus I luv the exhaust note at the higher RPMs!

 

If I am going from point A to point B on a trip I try to keep it in the highest gear possible to save gas. If I think that I am going to have to pass alot of traffic, I try to keep it between 3000 and 3500 RPMs.

 

Usually if I'm just cruisin I'm at around 2,100 or so, but on the highway I'm at 2,800-3,000. My gas miliage sucks around 2 G's, So I'm gonna start to cruise at 2,500+ from now on and see whats up - seems to yield better MPG.

 

1500-2000, like, 4th gear at 30mph, 5th at 35-40mph. Your not straining the engine at these speeds trust me lol. This ain't no honda.

 

lol Thats what I'm sayin.. I don't really feel that this motor needs to be at 3 grand just to 'have passing power', 9 outta 10 times you don't need to pass somebody with that much frustration lol

 

lol i guess i am the only one so far i usually cruise around 3500-4500.....i usually like to stay in the powerband.....love to race around in the Z.....but if not usually keap the rpms pretty low....

Ben