Power drops in 6th gear…top speed governed?

[Camaro Dude]

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I could never afford a supercharger,but if one were installed,then would she pull in 6th?

YUP!

One of the beauties of FI applications, is no need to downshift when overtaking someone on a 2-lane road.

TDI dudes know this more than anyone else, compared to their gasser counterparts.

[toddbyrum]

All good feedback…much appreciated. I didn't want to push the rpms too much because the car had 880 miles when I picked it up so I would think it is still breaking in. Wasn't sure about 6th just being an over-drive gear because, well, it is a bitchin track car. I bought this car to drive it….I highly recommend the Valentine V1 radar detector, saved me several times. The 64 out of Farmington, NM goes into Navajo Nation towards the Grand Canyon and the road is as straight as an arrow….the car handled amazing and 120 started to feel like 80…..you blend into the road with very few cars around. This car was built to go fast and it likes going fast. You can drive it or park it in your garage but I recommend driving it. I've seen some beautiful country over the last few days.

Enid, OK (where I bought car) to:
Clayton, NM (first night) to:
Taos, NM (amazing drive….really got a feel for the cornering cruising up the mountain) to:
Farmington, NM (beautiful country but the roads where super bumpy and there was salt in the mountains….took the 64, the high road….still no freeways or interstates) to:
Grand Canyon (stayed on the 64 to 160 through Navajo Nation…..fun fun fun drive, scenery the whole way) to:
Sedona, NM (beautiful coming down into the valley….highly recommend although traffic starts picking up here and couldn't drive hard) to:
Palm Desert, CA (interstates….scenic drive though….finally put on the cruise control and relaxed)

heading over the pass through Temecula today….lots of curves and backroads, will be fun.

[Edzo]

Even 5th is an overdrive gear. 4th is 1:1.

[cornerspeed92]

Originally Posted by toddbyrum

All good feedback…much appreciated. I didn't want to push the rpms too much because the car had 880 miles when I picked it up so I would think it is still breaking in. Wasn't sure about 6th just being an over-drive gear because, well, it is a bitchin track car. I bought this car to drive it….I highly recommend the Valentine V1 radar detector, saved me several times. The 64 out of Farmington, NM goes into Navajo Nation towards the Grand Canyon and the road is as straight as an arrow….the car handled amazing and 120 started to feel like 80…..you blend into the road with very few cars around. This car was built to go fast and it likes going fast. You can drive it or park it in your garage but I recommend driving it. I've seen some beautiful country over the last few days.

Enid, OK (where I bought car) to:
Clayton, NM (first night) to:
Taos, NM (amazing drive….really got a feel for the cornering cruising up the mountain) to:
Farmington, NM (beautiful country but the roads where super bumpy and there was salt in the mountains….took the 64, the high road….still no freeways or interstates) to:
Grand Canyon (stayed on the 64 to 160 through Navajo Nation…..fun fun fun drive, scenery the whole way) to:
Sedona, NM (beautiful coming down into the valley….highly recommend although traffic starts picking up here and couldn't drive hard) to:
Palm Desert, CA (interstates….scenic drive though….finally put on the cruise control and relaxed)

heading over the pass through Temecula today….lots of curves and backroads, will be fun.

Hey Todd,a bunch of are running Fontana May 4th,you should come out and put her through her paces.

[Orange Crush 1LE]

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Hey Todd,a bunch of are running Fontana May 4th,you should come out and put her through her paces.

Yes, this events is very popular with Todds, as i will be there too

-Todd

[Billy10mm]

Originally Posted by SPCBA

.... 6th gear loses power and the ability to accelerate. its supposed to be that way. 5th is your top speed gear

This is false. To say it "loses power" makes it sounds as though engine management is retarding timing or limiting air/fuel in 6th gear, and that clearly isn't happening. What should be said, is that 6th is a really tall gear designed to help bring the highway fuel mileage numbers up to help the Camaro SS avoid a gas guzzler tax and will provide "less than impressive" acceleration characteristics.

OP - as others have pointed out, top speed is achieved in 5th, not 6th.

[cornerspeed92]

Originally Posted by Orange Crush 1LE

Yes, this events is very popular with Todds, as i will be there too

-Todd

Hey Todds sweet

[markgws6]

I heard some parts of Utah and Texas have speed limits at at 80 or 85. But I'm sure if a cop were to pull up behind you there and clock you going 130+ they would have no problem writing up a ticket for you. There is no "American Autobahn." that I know of. Montana used to have no speed "limits" but they changed that a while ago. Closest thing to legally doing this would be to run the Silver State Classic or similar event...

[cornerspeed92]

Originally Posted by Orange Crush 1LE

Yes, this events is very popular with Todds, as i will be there too

-Todd

Hey Todd,just remembered you were supposed to run Willow,did you?

Originally Posted by markgws6

I heard some parts of Utah and Texas have speed limits at at 80 or 85. But I'm sure if a cop were to pull up behind you there and clock you going 130+ they would have no problem writing up a ticket for you. There is no "American Autobahn." that I know of. Montana used to have no speed "limits" but they changed that a while ago. Closest thing to legally doing this would be to run the Silver State Classic or similar event...

Hey Mark....mmmmmmm Silverstate.I wont be running in May,but will in the Sept.race,you should do this with me as well.Here's a little sample.This is me from May 2013 5th place I get right up to speed at 140 mph The 2nd one is pretty wild http://www.sscc.us/videos.aspx

[Orange Crush 1LE]

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Hey Todd,just remembered you were supposed to run Willow,did you?

Hey cornerspeed, I will be running Big Willow 2/15 - 2/16 in the Camaro, provided it's out of the shop by then. It's getting a 4 point roll bar, Sparco Evo seats and a 6 point harness. Tubing bender is backlogged, I want my orange monster back!

[cornerspeed92]

Originally Posted by Orange Crush 1LE

Hey cornerspeed, I will be running Big Willow 2/15 - 2/16 in the Camaro, provided it's out of the shop by then. It's getting a 4 point roll bar, Sparco Evo seats and a 6 point harness. Tubing bender is backlogged, I want my orange monster back!

: drool::d rool::dr ool:
That thing must be phucking beast,cant wait to see it

[Orange Crush 1LE]

I just hope my driving is worthy enough to wring out some good laps, LOL

[toddbyrum]

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Hey Todd,a bunch of are running Fontana May 4th,you should come out and put her through her paces.

sounds like fun…you have any more info?

[cornerspeed92]

Originally Posted by toddbyrum

sounds like fun…you have any more info?

Hey Todd, here you are http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=462