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dbol · 11-18-2009, 09:10 PM

Does anyone know the breakdown of speed per gear?

Meaning, what is the top speed in each gear, 1-6 in the manual SS (TR6060)?

2010victoryredss_ron · 11-18-2009, 09:12 PM

1-fast, 2-fast, 3-faster, 4-fasterer, 5-fastererer, 6-just real fast....LOL sorry

F N MUSCLE · 11-18-2009, 10:12 PM

I'll make sure to check this out next time I haul ass. I know that you can go pretty far in first. I think at least 45 in first, but I don't check. I just make sure that I hit each gear when I push it near red line. 155 is top speed in 6th though....I know that much. Lol.

dbol · 11-18-2009, 10:18 PM

So far I've found this information:

Speed in Gears
1st 52 mph 38(Auto) mph
2nd 76 mph 64(Auto) mph
3rd 110 mph 99(Auto) mph
4th 157 mph (limited) 131(Auto) mph
5th 157 mph (limited) 157(Auto) mph (limited)
6th 140 mph 140(Auto) mph

Extracted from: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...a_0_to_60.html

Manual on the left, Auto on right.

Is that accurate?

*DGthe3* · 11-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbol

So far I've found this information:

Speed in Gears
1st 52 mph 38(Auto) mph
2nd 76 mph 64(Auto) mph
3rd 110 mph 99(Auto) mph
4th 157 mph (limited) 131(Auto) mph
5th 157 mph (limited) 157(Auto) mph (limited)
6th 140 mph 140(Auto) mph

Extracted from: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...a_0_to_60.html

Manual on the left, Auto on right.

Is that accurate?

I figured it all out once, put it in a spread sheet, and now I can't find the file. But that seems about right.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-19-2009, 04:20 PM

52 mph in first gear on the manual? That seems really high. I'd take my car out to find out except she's covered up and it's raining.

halo8hkk · 11-19-2009, 11:07 PM

why is 4th and 5th 157 and 6th only 140. that dont seam right to me

MEDISIN · 11-19-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halo8hkk

why is 4th and 5th 157 and 6th only 140. that dont seam right to me

I imagine wind resistance becomes a major factor in 6th gear at that speed. 5th and 6th are "fuel sipping" gears.

Steve · 11-19-2009, 11:15 PM

The real question is where to shift out of each gear so that the RPMs are at the beginning of the torque curve in the next gear, permitting the best acceleration?

dbol · 11-20-2009, 05:43 PM

I too find it strange that 6th is slower than 4th and 5th. What if you shift out of 5th to 6th at 157? Does the top speed then drop?!

Steve... good call.

*DGthe3* · 11-20-2009, 10:23 PM

I'm re-building my spreadsheet right now. I have some bugs to work out ... I'm at 2000+ mph in 1st gear

*DGthe3* · 11-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Alright, for the LS3 manual cars, here are the gear limited top speeds (in mph):

1st 39
2nd 66
3rd 102
4th 136
5th 184
6th *233

*aerodynamic drag requires over 700 hp at the wheels to achieve this speed. Now, as for slowing down at 157 mph when going from 5th to 6th ... it won't happen. The car requires around 200 hp (at the wheels) at that speed, but in 6th (and 4000 rpm) it makes around 250. In 6th gear aero drag catches up with the power at around 170 mph. For 5th its 180-185 mph. That said, it is totally possible that the V6 would slow down when shifting from 5th to 6th, at 157 mph.

zebra · 11-20-2009, 11:23 PM

ahh... i just love math

i'm actually having to work all this out for my truck trying to figure out why my speedometer is so out of whack & how far off it is

*DGthe3* · 11-20-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

ahh... i just love math

i'm actually having to work all this out for my truck trying to figure out why my speedometer is so out of whack & how far off it is

hey, I forced myself to exclude the formulas this time and only include basics like hp, rpm, and mph.

Want me to show all my work, for old times sake?

11-18-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
dbol Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 109	Speed In Gears Does anyone know the breakdown of speed per gear? Meaning, what is the top speed in each gear, 1-6 in the manual SS (TR6060)?

11-18-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	1-fast, 2-fast, 3-faster, 4-fasterer, 5-fastererer, 6-just real fast....LOL sorry __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

11-19-2009, 11:07 PM	#7
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	why is 4th and 5th 157 and 6th only 140. that dont seam right to me __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

11-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#11
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'm re-building my spreadsheet right now. I have some bugs to work out ... I'm at 2000+ mph in 1st gear __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#12
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Alright, for the LS3 manual cars, here are the gear limited top speeds (in mph): 1st 39 2nd 66 3rd 102 4th 136 5th 184 6th 233 aerodynamic drag requires over 700 hp at the wheels to achieve this speed. Now, as for slowing down at 157 mph when going from 5th to 6th ... it won't happen. The car requires around 200 hp (at the wheels) at that speed, but in 6th (and 4000 rpm) it makes around 250. In 6th gear aero drag catches up with the power at around 170 mph. For 5th its 180-185 mph. That said, it is totally possible that the V6 would slow down when shifting from 5th to 6th, at 157 mph. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-18-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
F N MUSCLE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 311	I'll make sure to check this out next time I haul ass. I know that you can go pretty far in first. I think at least 45 in first, but I don't check. I just make sure that I hit each gear when I push it near red line. 155 is top speed in 6th though....I know that much. Lol.

11-18-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
dbol Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 109	So far I've found this information: Speed in Gears 1st 52 mph 38(Auto) mph 2nd 76 mph 64(Auto) mph 3rd 110 mph 99(Auto) mph 4th 157 mph (limited) 131(Auto) mph 5th 157 mph (limited) 157(Auto) mph (limited) 6th 140 mph 140(Auto) mph Extracted from: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...a_0_to_60.html Manual on the left, Auto on right. Is that accurate?

11-19-2009, 04:20 PM	#6
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	52 mph in first gear on the manual? That seems really high. I'd take my car out to find out except she's covered up and it's raining.

11-19-2009, 11:15 PM	#9
Steve Ancalagon The Black Drives: 2013 Silverado 4X4, 2010 RJT 1SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate - NY Posts: 901	The real question is where to shift out of each gear so that the RPMs are at the beginning of the torque curve in the next gear, permitting the best acceleration?

11-20-2009, 05:43 PM	#10
dbol Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 109	I too find it strange that 6th is slower than 4th and 5th. What if you shift out of 5th to 6th at 157? Does the top speed then drop?! Steve... good call.

11-20-2009, 11:23 PM	#13
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	ahh... i just love math i'm actually having to work all this out for my truck trying to figure out why my speedometer is so out of whack & how far off it is __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

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