What RPM do you shift at?

kenchan · 12-14-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

damn, yall shift too high, im tryin to save gas here, I usually upshift at 2500 during normal driving conditions, if I shifted at 4k every time, i'd get 12mpg, no way buddy.

depends on how wide your throttle is at 4k. if you WOT each time to 4k you'll use up considerably more fuel, but i dont open it up that wide for normal acceleration. i like to be in torque band for the next gear, so that is part of the reason why i rev to 4k.

that said, i dont really keep track of mpg either.

if you want to save fuel, get another car.

semtex · 12-14-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

depends on how wide your throttle is at 4k. if you WOT each time to 4k you'll use up considerably more fuel, but i dont open it up that wide for normal acceleration. i like to be in torque band for the next gear, so that is part of the reason why i rev to 4k.

that said, i dont really keep track of mpg either.

if you want to save fuel, get another car.

That's a good point and I agree completely. My throttle is open maybe 40% at most. It's not a WOT mad dash to that 4500 rpm mark. And being in the torque band is also why I shift where I do.

FricFrac · 12-16-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

damn, yall shift too high, im tryin to save gas here, I usually upshift at 2500 during normal driving conditions, if I shifted at 4k every time, i'd get 12mpg, no way buddy.

Bogging the engine down is not good for it. Its a Sports car.... get a Mustang if you want to shift a 2.5K....

semtex · 12-14-2009, 02:39 PM

I bought a 370Z to enjoy it. If fuel economy was my priority, I would've bought something like a Versa. But whatever. Different strokes for different folks. FWIW, I get around 16mpg with regular shifting at around 4500 rpm, and that's acceptable to me.

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I bought a 370Z to enjoy it. If fuel economy was my priority, I would've bought something like a Versa. But whatever. Different strokes for different folks. FWIW, I get around 16mpg with regular shifting at around 4500 rpm, and that's acceptable to me.

AGREED except I tend to shift 5000-5500 RPM

vipor · 12-14-2009, 03:11 PM

With fairly all-around driving (good amounts of spirited and lazy driving, same with highway versus city driving), my Gas Cubby app has me a 16 fill ups and an overall average of 18.6 MPG.

elmz · 01-19-2010, 01:48 PM

I agree this motor likes to be rev'd. I shifted below 2000 in my 350 and it felt fine, I carried that habbit over onto the 370 and it bogs. 3500 feels about right to me.

semtex · 12-14-2009, 03:19 PM

I've been pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months. My 4500 rpm shift point is a result of my deliberate efforts to break this pattern. Let me put it this way: I'm no stranger to the shift light.

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I've been pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months. My 4500 rpm shift point is a result of my deliberate efforts to break this pattern. Let me put it this way: I'm no stranger to the shift light.

I totally agree. I guess I can still get away with shifting a bit higher because of the quiet stock exhaust. Once I upgrade it with aftermarket, I will def calm down a little.

theDreamer · 12-14-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I totally agree. I guess I can still get away with shifting a bit higher because of the quiet stock exhaust. Once I upgrade it with aftermarket, I will def calm down a little.

Actually I believe in Ohio a judge just ruled that you cannot base a ticket on sound level or aftermarket modifications. Meaning, "well the radar freaked out, but I knew he was speeding because of the sound of his exhaust." That does not hold up in court.

AK370Z · 12-14-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Actually I believe in Ohio a judge just ruled that you cannot base a ticket on sound level or aftermarket modifications. Meaning, "well the radar freaked out, but I knew he was speeding because of the sound of his exhaust." That does not hold up in court.

wow.. really? that's def not followed by State Troopers here because I got pulled over for accelerating TOO aggressively on an accelerating lane going into a big highway. The trooper was facing the opposite way but he heard my excessive "noise" while accelerating and pulled me over. He clearly told me it's the aggressive "accelerating NOISE" that distracted and led him to pull me over. I was going to ask him," If I can't accelerate FREELY on "acceleration lane", maybe they should rename it to "slowly get on to the highway lane"! lol.. but I kept my cool and didn't say anything.

MeetJoeAsian · 12-14-2009, 03:45 PM

I don't rev high at all, but why is my gas mileage 14mpg??? hehehehe....

theDreamer · 12-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Did he write you a ticket?
I am sure they can pull you over for whatever they damn please, but if he attempted to write me a ticket...well lets just say I would enjoy the justice system.

MeetJoeAsian · 12-14-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Did he write you a ticket?
I am sure they can pull you over for whatever they damn please, but if he attempted to write me a ticket...well lets just say I would enjoy the justice system.

of course he didn't get a ticket, he told the officer he's not just a member of the370Z.com, he's also the president...

theDreamer · 12-14-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

of course he didn't get a ticket, he told the officer he's not just a member of the370Z.com, he's also the president...

12-14-2009, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I bought a 370Z to enjoy it. If fuel economy was my priority, I would've bought something like a Versa. But whatever. Different strokes for different folks. FWIW, I get around 16mpg with regular shifting at around 4500 rpm, and that's acceptable to me. binary0x01 likes this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-14-2009, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	With fairly all-around driving (good amounts of spirited and lazy driving, same with highway versus city driving), my Gas Cubby app has me a 16 fill ups and an overall average of 18.6 MPG. binary0x01 likes this. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-19-2010, 01:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	I agree this motor likes to be rev'd. I shifted below 2000 in my 350 and it felt fine, I carried that habbit over onto the 370 and it bogs. 3500 feels about right to me. Last edited by elmz; 01-19-2010 at 01:51 PM.

12-14-2009, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I've been pulled over 3 times in the last 2 months. My 4500 rpm shift point is a result of my deliberate efforts to break this pattern. Let me put it this way: I'm no stranger to the shift light. binary0x01 likes this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	I don't rev high at all, but why is my gas mileage 14mpg??? hehehehe.... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

12-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Did he write you a ticket? I am sure they can pull you over for whatever they damn please, but if he attempted to write me a ticket...well lets just say I would enjoy the justice system. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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