M6 and 6th gear: ever use it?

[2L82RUN]

Originally Posted by stieger

Same. Once I hit 35 ish I go from 3rd to 6th

Y'all have to be lugging/bogging the motor, which IMO is not a good thing.

[ULTRAZLS1]

Generally when cruising and if I dont skip gears.

0-10mph 1st gear
10-20mph 2nd gear
20-30mph 3rd gear
30-40mph 4th gear
40-50mph 5th gear
50+ 6th gear. (but not anymore...since the cam I have to wait until about 60 mph before the car likes 6th...so usually only on the highway at 70+ will I use 6th anymore)

Add about 10mph to each of these if I am trying to draw attention at the given speed limit lol.

Much less than these given speeds with stock gears lugs the motor too much. I have never used 6th at 40mph. Always at least 50 mph.

[2mylove]

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Funny cause I never really use 5th. 6th on the highway and whatever on the side roads.

I most always skip 4th unless I am passing. All my shifting is based on RPM's of the motor if I am not in the city. Most of my driving is in the country.

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by 2L82RUN

Y'all have to be lugging/bogging the motor, which IMO is not a good thing.

We're not accelerating in 6th, just cruising. It takes VERY little power to maintain your speed.

[HardrockSS]

Usually when a hit 100 mph i use it or cruise control @85mph