I shift mostly by feel. I also use my hearing as reference, but it turns out that I have one or more bad wheel bearings, so hearing the motor can be a little tricky at times.
my car is a 99 Cougar, I don't know if it is the same tranny....but there is a rev-limiter at 7200 rpm's. The max HP is at 5500. When racing, I usually shift at about 6000, then hold 3rd out to about 6500. Don't get to run 4th up as high usually.
If u give me the following information i will tell u everything u want to know. exact displacement location of engine type of engine Max HP ? at ? rpm Max Torque ? at ? rpm Comp Ratio Redline Start RPM ? with clutch ? Transmission ? speed ? type Gear ratios 1-whatever amount of gears Final drive ratio Driving wheels Weight % of weight on front wheels Wheel base tire section width Wheel diameter Tire profile Coeffient of drag overall height, width Ground Clearance
i can tell u anything u want performence wise about a care if u give me those things.
Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson. "You peel my onion down to the nun" - Gene Hackman [Under Suspicion] -Walter- 96 Contour LX
