shift point

born khatarnak · #1 06-25-2005, 05:06 AM

i waz wondering why is it best to shift at peak horsepower as opposed to peak torque? wouldnt shifting at peak torque give u more pull?

born khatarnak · #2 06-25-2005, 05:56 PM

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honda_racing101 · #3 06-27-2005, 06:34 PM

Try shifting at the peak HP and then try shifting at the peak TQ and see whats faster. After that you will know the answer to this question.

greenmonkey · #4 07-05-2005, 08:49 PM

shift at peak HP. torque is the force that rotates and hp is the force of acceleration.

tipota · #5 08-05-2005, 01:38 AM

dosnt a greater rotation mean a greater acceleration?

Ace$nyper · #6 08-05-2005, 02:31 AM

it depends on your gearing you probbly want to shift post peak regardless.

what tranny and what mods will determin it.