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VenomZ302 · 09-21-2009, 09:50 AM

So I did a quick search (maybe for the wrong terms?) but didn't find anything as of yet. What does everyone keep their tach at during typical driving? I ask because my dad's always kept his Porsches at 2K-3K during a regular cruise, but (to me, at least) the LS3 sounds like it's ready to shift before it gets to that point.

What level is ideal? Or is it all personal preference?

DarricSS · 09-21-2009, 09:55 AM

I shift around 3500 just cruising around. Average around 19-20 mpg.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-21-2009, 09:56 AM

You can let it burble along at 1500 if you want.

The Camaro probably has more torque at that speed than the Porsche has at the 2-3000 your dad cruised at.

VenomZ302 · 09-21-2009, 10:13 AM

Thanks! Is there a "best" range where you want to let it sit? Wouldn't your best fuel efficiency be just shy of 2000 rpms or am I just wrong about that?

Camaro509 · 09-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Hard question to answer since it is somewhat subjective.
What might be an ideal cruising rpm for me might be ludicrous
to you and vice versa.

Ludicrous Speed!

Rikarus · 09-21-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro509

Ludicrous Speed!

DarricSS · 09-21-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro509

Hard question to answer since it is somewhat subjective.
What might be an ideal cruising rpm for me might be ludicrous
to you and vice versa.

Ludicrous Speed!

Wow! They’ve gone plaid!

rudack · 09-21-2009, 12:37 PM

I run it between 2200 and 3k just tooling around.

POWERFREAK · 09-21-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro509

Ludicrous Speed!

0-6500rpm seems to work just fine.

VenomZ302 · 09-21-2009, 03:33 PM

How about for fuel economy? What's the best for that? Wouldn't it be basically as low as it can get without bogging down the engine?

Outlaw · 09-21-2009, 03:37 PM

I usually shift when it gets to the red part on the tach....j/k. 2-3k usually works for me if i'm just cruising

Road_Warrior85 · 09-21-2009, 03:52 PM

Well I was keeping mine between 1700-2200

So am I wrong?

VenomZ302 · 09-21-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior85

Well I was keeping mine between 1700-2200

So am I wrong?

That's about where my needle rests, so I'm curious about this, too. Is a different range more fuel efficient?

Jeanius · 09-21-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DarricSS

I shift around 3500 just cruising around. Average around 19-20 mpg.

Is that with the DIC or self calculated? Best i can get so far with 80% fwy is 17mpg on the DIC

09-21-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	LS3 Owners: What RPM Range Is Best for Everyday Driving? So I did a quick search (maybe for the wrong terms?) but didn't find anything as of yet. What does everyone keep their tach at during typical driving? I ask because my dad's always kept his Porsches at 2K-3K during a regular cruise, but (to me, at least) the LS3 sounds like it's ready to shift before it gets to that point. What level is ideal? Or is it all personal preference? __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

09-21-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	I shift around 3500 just cruising around. Average around 19-20 mpg. __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

09-21-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	You can let it burble along at 1500 if you want. The Camaro probably has more torque at that speed than the Porsche has at the 2-3000 your dad cruised at. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-21-2009, 10:13 AM	#4
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	Thanks! Is there a "best" range where you want to let it sit? Wouldn't your best fuel efficiency be just shy of 2000 rpms or am I just wrong about that? __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

09-21-2009, 10:15 AM	#5
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	Hard question to answer since it is somewhat subjective. What might be an ideal cruising rpm for me might be ludicrous to you and vice versa. Ludicrous Speed! __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

09-21-2009, 12:37 PM	#8
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	I run it between 2200 and 3k just tooling around. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

09-21-2009, 03:33 PM	#10
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	How about for fuel economy? What's the best for that? Wouldn't it be basically as low as it can get without bogging down the engine? __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

09-21-2009, 03:37 PM	#11
Outlaw Drives: 2SS M6, IBM w/ Silver Rally Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	I usually shift when it gets to the red part on the tach....j/k. 2-3k usually works for me if i'm just cruising __________________ IT HAS ARRIVED 8/05/09!!!!:

09-21-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
Road_Warrior85 Drives: IBM 2SSRS, 12 Jeep Wrangler 4door Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern NC/South AL Posts: 776	Well I was keeping mine between 1700-2200 So am I wrong? __________________

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