Optimal Shift RPM
pacman99
07-25-2004, 09:47 PM
Hey,
What's the optimal shift RPM for a '95 sunfire? (regular, not GT).
Thx!
What's the optimal shift RPM for a '95 sunfire? (regular, not GT).
Thx!
hotbug1776
07-26-2004, 02:05 AM
optimal for speed or fuel economy?
fuel economy - should shift no higher that 2500 rpm with a light foot on the gas. this is an old rule of thumb to go by, and is the way most older people are taught and teach younger drivers.
speed - take it to just under redline each shift, or try toget the shifts so that they each start at around 3000-3500 RPM. this is from my experience with my 95 GT, but it should be a starting point to work with.
Either way, drive for the ride, not for how it looks.
fuel economy - should shift no higher that 2500 rpm with a light foot on the gas. this is an old rule of thumb to go by, and is the way most older people are taught and teach younger drivers.
speed - take it to just under redline each shift, or try toget the shifts so that they each start at around 3000-3500 RPM. this is from my experience with my 95 GT, but it should be a starting point to work with.
Either way, drive for the ride, not for how it looks.
pacman99
07-26-2004, 03:42 PM
ah so my guess was right. I felt the car stop picking up speed after around 4000 rpm...But my friend with his Nissan 240SX goes upto 5100 rpm so I thought I was a bit off. :P
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