Shift Point Question
Shift Point Question During a drag race, what is the best RPM to shift at on a mostly stock LS1 M6 F-body. I have heard about 5,700 but wasn't sure. I have been known to shift a little early to avoid that damn rev limiter. 
(such an awful sound) 
(such an awful sound) 
Launching!
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From: Belle Vernon, PA
Put it on a dyno and see where you start to drop power and shift there with a shift light or aftermarket tach to be certain. Otherwise, shift by feel cause the stock tach is not very accurate.
guys this is a mostly stock ls1. sure you can put it on a dyno but i bet he will go fastest shifting 6200-6400 rpms. 
btw, you want to shift after your powerband starts to fall. this allows you to pick up the next gear closer to that powerband.
btw, you want to shift after your powerband starts to fall. this allows you to pick up the next gear closer to that powerband.
Launching!
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 264
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From: Belle Vernon, PA
Originally Posted by Travisimo
Thanks for the tips, I knew I was shifting a little early. I want to get a monster tach and get the rev limiter removed with a tuner sometime soon.
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