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ihaveacamaro · 05-02-2010, 05:08 PM

What's the power band in the camaro?

also, im trying to get the best mpg, should i keep the rpms as low as i can, or keep it in a certain rpm range?? i have manual BTW

Rockhead · 05-02-2010, 08:27 PM

Zalirid · 05-02-2010, 08:52 PM

For a good mix of get up and mpg from what Ive noticed, 2-3k is what seems to be preferable, although I personally have a hard time staying in that range because 4-6k is just so much more fun...On mine I have been tending to sit at about 17 mpg with 91 octane

I am sure there are some people on here who run the dynos and stuff that can tell you something more precise, this is simply observation for me

Alain · 05-02-2010, 09:40 PM

i was wondering this same thing when i picked up my car two weeks ago. i cruise at around 2-3 thousand RPMs. but like Zalirid said, 4-6 thousand RPMs is so much more fun.

Roger Ramjet · 05-02-2010, 09:58 PM

For street performance, keeping the RPM +/- 1000 of peak torque (3600 to 5600) gives great power. For the track, shift at 6500 RPM. For gas mileage, keep RPM low. Shift to 5 at 45 MPH and 6 at 55 MPH.

05-02-2010, 05:08 PM	#1
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	Power band/ Efficiency band??? What's the power band in the camaro? also, im trying to get the best mpg, should i keep the rpms as low as i can, or keep it in a certain rpm range?? i have manual BTW

05-02-2010, 08:27 PM	#2
Rockhead Hoser. Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greatest Country in the world. Posts: 1,104	__________________ Speed is a substitute for clearance.

05-02-2010, 09:58 PM	#5
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	For street performance, keeping the RPM +/- 1000 of peak torque (3600 to 5600) gives great power. For the track, shift at 6500 RPM. For gas mileage, keep RPM low. Shift to 5 at 45 MPH and 6 at 55 MPH. __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

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05-02-2010, 08:52 PM	#3
Zalirid Drives: CGM 1LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 69	For a good mix of get up and mpg from what Ive noticed, 2-3k is what seems to be preferable, although I personally have a hard time staying in that range because 4-6k is just so much more fun...On mine I have been tending to sit at about 17 mpg with 91 octane I am sure there are some people on here who run the dynos and stuff that can tell you something more precise, this is simply observation for me

05-02-2010, 09:40 PM	#4
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	i was wondering this same thing when i picked up my car two weeks ago. i cruise at around 2-3 thousand RPMs. but like Zalirid said, 4-6 thousand RPMs is so much more fun.