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Old 09-22-2007, 10:47 AM
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Thanks for all the responses fellas
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Originally Posted by Smokin00WS6
I start my car in 6th because of the low end torque. LS1 are bad ***.
ya i usually launch in 6th at the track just kidding but with 3.42's i never go into 6th below 60 but i will leave it in 6th at 50 or 55 going downhill just to keep the speed from gaining.
Old 09-22-2007, 08:21 PM
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38-40
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6th gear is pretty sweet. 100MPH is like 2100-2200 RPMs

But depending on the road I usually go into 6th over 55mph.
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I use sixth gear all the time with my cam and 4.10 gears but I used it at pretty low speeds even when the car was completely stock. I don't drive like an idiot on the street so why would I need the RPM's up high when I'm going slow speeds?
Old 09-23-2007, 01:35 AM
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**** that **** I chirp 2nd and 3rd going on the interstate then when i hit 110 going on the on ramp then I go into 6th so I make sure I fly out onto the interstate like a bat outa hell just pray no cops sit there hahah
Old 09-23-2007, 01:43 AM
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whenever I run out of gear in 5th...
Old 09-23-2007, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RoDan
whenever I run out of gear in 5th...
Does your car pull in 6th with 4.10s?
Old 09-23-2007, 05:35 PM
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I very rarely use mine, unless I'm going like 70.
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Originally Posted by _JB_
Does your car pull in 6th with 4.10s?

Mine does.
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You do need to be up there to have the RPM's up.
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i.e., Long road.
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So do you think your top speed is in 6th or 5th?
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after cam.. 6th at 75mph+
Old 09-26-2007, 01:50 PM
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Stock Rear End And I Go Into It At About 60
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I get into 6th around 55-60mph with 373's.
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65 or 70 on stock 3.42's
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~47 with 3.73s
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When I had 3.42s I usually put it in 6th around 65-70
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Originally Posted by Smokin00WS6
I start my car in 6th because of the low end torque. LS1 are bad ***.
I know you are joking but the funny thing is that I woke up early and tired one day and took the 'bird to work but didn't notice it was in third gear instead of first for 3 blocks (lots of short distances between turns so I don't always shift). I used to have a Supra that I could have never done that without noticing that the car was bogging down.




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