Shifting points
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Shifting points
If I recall correctly the cobalt s/c torq stars to come back down after 5600RPM and the hp continues going up until 6500 (red line) or so..??..??
What are the ideal RPM shift points for the fastest 1/4 mile???
What are the ideal RPM shift points for the fastest 1/4 mile???
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Here are my shift points, and i've run some pretty decent mid 14's stock with stock tires:
1st: 6,200
2nd: 6,100
3rd: 6,000
4th: wind out as much as possible. I would assume around 6,000 if you're going for more than a 1/4 mile
1st: 6,200
2nd: 6,100
3rd: 6,000
4th: wind out as much as possible. I would assume around 6,000 if you're going for more than a 1/4 mile
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7k-7500, its personal preference after 7k. But you should always take her up to 7k or 7500 give or take. IMO if your shifting AFTER 7400rpm you should grab springs and or valves.
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shift at redline. in the ss/sc there's no reason to shift earlier.
mid 14's are not that good. shift at redline and i bet you knock some time off.
mid 14's are not that good. shift at redline and i bet you knock some time off.
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so true, my tq curve doesn't change more than 10ft/lbs all the way up!
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7200 is doable I wouldn't go higher on the stock valvetrain. The reason why: with the stock blower (and/or cams) you don't make power that high.
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Seeing as how the car builds power all the way to redline you are going to want to rev as high as possible. I shift at 7k-7200 each gear.
x2.. I ran a low 14 (14.2@100) when I was stock shifting at redlinez.
x2.. I ran a low 14 (14.2@100) when I was stock shifting at redlinez.
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thats prolly the funniest thing i have heard.. lmao
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Thank you for everyone's input. It makes since to shift at 6500; in turn this is setting you for the next gear. I noticed if I try and shift into second to early to stop 1st gear wheel spin then I am out of by power band in second. I find babying it to 6000+ in first will result in a well placed 2nd gear.
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Thank you for everyone's input. It makes since to shift at 6500; in turn this is setting you for the next gear. I noticed if I try and shift into second to early to stop 1st gear wheel spin then I am out of by power band in second. I find babying it to 6000+ in first will result in a well placed 2nd gear.
The ideal shift point for the SS/SC or TC is at redline in all gears due to the great HP and torque curves.
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People saying you need "valves" to rev higher? No, it's all about valvesprings. If the valvesprings are too weak, you will get valve float, and or you can break the springs. The lighter (and stronger) the components in the valvetrain, the better
I shift at 7200 every gear. That's where my limiter is set. I wish I could take 1st gear to 8k though, 1st gear is wayyy too short.
I shift at 7200 every gear. That's where my limiter is set. I wish I could take 1st gear to 8k though, 1st gear is wayyy too short.
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People saying you need "valves" to rev higher? No, it's all about valvesprings. If the valvesprings are too weak, you will get valve float, and or you can break the springs. The lighter (and stronger) the components in the valvetrain, the better
I shift at 7200 every gear. That's where my limiter is set. I wish I could take 1st gear to 8k though, 1st gear is wayyy too short.
I shift at 7200 every gear. That's where my limiter is set. I wish I could take 1st gear to 8k though, 1st gear is wayyy too short.
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