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Blacc Mamba · 08-01-2009, 08:50 AM

about what speed would i switch gears, just learning a manual

K2 · 08-01-2009, 09:23 AM

Watch the tachometer (RPMs) not the speedometer

tjbusa · 08-01-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by K2

Watch the tachometer (RPMs) not the speedometer

acehole · 08-01-2009, 03:47 PM

theres a thread on here with the v6 and v8 shift points

SGOS252382 · 08-01-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacc Mamba

about what speed would i switch gears, just learning a manual

These are the redline speeds for each gear. You would want to shift a few mph earlier than redline. Also, as mentioned, you will watch the tach and shift just before you get to redline for maximum acceleration.

But this chart will give you an idea of the speeds. So basically you would hit redline at 39mph in 1st gear.

Maximum speeds in the auto(manual) LS/LT
1- 43(39)
2- 75(69)
3- 115(109)
4- 153(149)
5- 210(178)
6- 265(237)

Maximum speeds the auto (manual) SS
1- 37(52)
2- 64(81)
3- 99(111)
4- 132(159)
5- 180(189)
6- 227(280)
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camaro guy · 08-01-2009, 04:42 PM

um if u shift like that u will blow your car up real soon. shift at 3000 rpms on all shifts for NORMAL driving. i shift around 2000 rpms on most days and for the first 500 miles.

SGOS252382 · 08-01-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

um if u shift like that u will blow your car up real soon. shift at 3000 rpms on all shifts for NORMAL driving. i shift around 2000 rpms on most days and for the first 500 miles.

That chart is max speeds (redline) in each gear. No one said normal driving. Not even Forest Gump would be shifting at redline for normal shifts (well maybe he would).

And you're serious about only shifting at 2000 rpms for 500 miles? My A6 auto SS shifts higher than 2k (1st to 2nd gear) under light acceleration just drivng in the neighborhood at 18 mph.

rolnslo · 08-01-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by K2

Watch the tachometer (RPMs) not the speedometer

Shift points depend on what you are trying to do...

In a hurry ... 4-5k RPMs
Racing ... 6k+ RPMs
Driving in regular traffic ... 2-3k RPMs
Saving gas ... 2k or less RPMs
Breaking engine in ... 4k or less RPMs

Just my shift points, these may or may not apply to you or anyone you know.

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K2 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iraq Posts: 50	Watch the tachometer (RPMs) not the speedometer

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acehole Drives: mits lancer oz Join Date: May 2009 Location: shawnee Posts: 195	theres a thread on here with the v6 and v8 shift points

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camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	um if u shift like that u will blow your car up real soon. shift at 3000 rpms on all shifts for NORMAL driving. i shift around 2000 rpms on most days and for the first 500 miles.