 When do I shift to get the maximum out of my engine? |
 Oct 13, 2013 - 10:02 AM
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Hello, I have a 7A-FE and I was wondering when is the best time to shift gears to achieve good 1 mile times.
I am reading specifications on the engine and it states that the maximum power is at 5800 RPM. In your opinion, is that the place where gear change should occur or I should let it rev a little higher, just barely in red line(like 6500 RPM), so when I shift, the engine will still be at high RPM, around it's maximum power. -------------------- |
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Oct 13, 2013 - 8:40 PM
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The redline is there for a reason.
 Some years peak at 5,200 and some peak at 5,600. If you want maximum efficiency shift at 3,000 or a tad lower.
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The_enD When do I shift to get the maximum out of my engine? Oct 13, 2013 - 10:02 AM
JoshuaM QUOTE (The_enD @ Oct 13, 2013 - 10:0... Oct 13, 2013 - 10:36 AM
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