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Re: Wanting faster shifting
Why would you want to shift at 5000?
The engine doesn't come up to full horsepower (140) until 6000rpm. It seems like 6500 would be a good shift point. The shift point is computer controlled, so you can't really do much about it. I have a shift kit at home for the Dodge FWD 4-speed auto. I bought it for my minivan but I haven't had it put in yet. Cost $32 I think. Dodge uses the same 4-speed auto for most of it's FWD cars/vans. The 2.0 doesn't perform well with it b/c the trans wastes a lot of torque running the hydraulic pump. The larger engines barely notice, but the 2.0l doesn't have any torque to spare. Adding a shift kit might actually slow you down some b/c the hydraulic pressure is increased and that causes more torque loss. A turbo would prabably work well with the setup though. The trans is rated 250hp and 250ft lbs torque. With the kit, it should hold about 300hp I would think.
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