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Old Dec 6, 2001 | 07:37 PM
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98Z lid, cutout, ripper. On the stock tach what is the best rpm's to shift at?
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Old Dec 6, 2001 | 07:39 PM
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5700....usually if you go any higher you will smack the rev limiter...
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Old Dec 6, 2001 | 07:48 PM
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What rpm's do I shift at without power shifting and with.
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Old Dec 6, 2001 | 08:21 PM
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i've always shifted at about 6k in every stage of mods on my car up to current....
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Old Dec 6, 2001 | 10:12 PM
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Cruising or dragging?

I speed shift at 6,000. If you don't learn to shift right, you will hit the rev limiter. But done right, you shouldn't have a problem.

David
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 02:38 AM
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I have about the same mods as you and I wind my 98 formula to about 6100 before i shift..on the newer 00-02 I here they will hit the rev limiter a little earler..but for me, and my noticed best results I like to make sure I am on the downside of the power band (much easier on the trans, dont bang **** as much) and I am in the meat of my power band when I get back in the next gear
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 11:53 AM
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Default Re: What rpm's should I shift at?

I highly recommend getting a shift light. The stock tach is a POS! I have my shiftlight set at 5.8K.
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