How high to rev before shifting in each gear?

mults · 11-27-2013, 09:42 AM

For daily driving, I usually shift in the 2500-3000 range. However, after driving sticks for 40 years, I am one who listens to the sound of the exhaust and use that as my shift points. As others have said, it all depends WHAT type of driving you are experiencing

or

that will determine where YOUR shifting will occur.

It takes a while, but before you know it, you will be shifting automatically without the use of shift lights, RPM's or other means.

kfull · 11-27-2013, 09:46 AM

I drive in 6th gear all the time so I don't have to shift

onzedge · 11-27-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfull

I drive in 6th gear all the time so I don't have to shift

That's smart!!! I had not considered that option. I'm going to give it a shot.

11-27-2013, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	For daily driving, I usually shift in the 2500-3000 range. However, after driving sticks for 40 years, I am one who listens to the sound of the exhaust and use that as my shift points. As others have said, it all depends WHAT type of driving you are experiencing or that will determine where YOUR shifting will occur. It takes a while, but before you know it, you will be shifting automatically without the use of shift lights, RPM's or other means. mayday813, Leadfoot, 2xtreme1 and 2 others like this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

11-27-2013, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	I drive in 6th gear all the time so I don't have to shift birdman71 and Pidipompi like this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

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