2800-3k is usually the point to which I switch... Unless I am trying to make someone hear something special with my exhaust (which is just about never even with the Magnaflows)-- My car is nothing special, so I don't try to make it stand out like it is..
I usually switch every gear at 2800, sometimes when I feel good about myself I will run it up for fun
Does anyone else wish the SVTs had a sixth gear so the engine wouldn't churn at 3500 rpms at 80 mph? I'm sure this sentiment has been expressed but I haven't seen anyone bring it up.
*EDIT* btw, I usually shift around 3000 when driving really casually, sometimes 3500-4000 when I need to accelerate a little quicker. I've found that I don't want the rpms to drop much below 2000 if I'm still getting up to speed because it's pretty gutless down there.
Does anyone else wish the SVTs had a sixth gear so the engine wouldn't churn at 3500 rpms at 80 mph? I'm sure this sentiment has been expressed but I haven't seen anyone bring it up.
When I want to get on it, make no mistake, I'm not shy about it -- though I never beat the car. Shifting in the sixes is something the car loves to do -- why not let her stretch her legs once in a while?
Don't I feel like the abuser! Mine sees 6000 pretty much daily! I guees I like the sound of that SVT engine too much, especially with the secondaries working! lol Also explains my fuel economy....:shrug:
What does the owner's manual say? They're free online if you don't have one.I was wondering at what RPM would one cruise at in third or fourth gear without lugging the engine, or over revving. I usually cruise in fourth at about 2500RPM but feel this is too low.
Thanks,
Adam
i try to keep it below 3000
I usualy go into 5th at 45 mph.
Ill go into 4th 28 mph and higher if I am just crusing, but if I need to accelerate a lot I will downshift.