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Old 06-05-2004, 10:47 PM
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Question What is the OPTIMAL shifting point?

Where does everybody shift to get maximum power for the Z?

At what RPM do you notice the power flatlines?

Old 06-05-2004, 10:58 PM
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shift at redline so after the shift you are at peak HP in the next gear....
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Depends, max torque is at 4000 rpm, and max HP is at 6700. Take your pick, but choose wisely
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I usually shift just over peak torque.
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Originally posted by R.J._Vancouver
I usually shift just over peak torque.
Then you are loosing a lot of horsepower.
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Default Re: What is the OPTIMAL shifting point?

Originally posted by Nominee
Where does everybody shift to get maximum power for the Z?

At what RPM do you notice the power flatlines?

I must be weird then, cause I usually shift around 3-3500RPM. I also find myself shifting from 2nd or 3rd gear right into 6th, because at that point I'm already doing the max speed limit (city driving)....

Ahhhh, the interstate....
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I don't think he's talking about sunday driving.

For maximum performance, shift at redline.
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