recommended shift rpm to learn

david_beniuk · June 11th, 2007, 04:36 PM

A friend of mine is getting a 2007 V6 Mustang very soon.

What rpm would you recommend for learning. Also what are some numbers for being a bit more aggressive.

What about rpm's slowing down.

He's new to standard, and I only drive 13 or 18 speed large trucks.

HMUSN · June 11th, 2007, 04:41 PM

welcome to the forums.

anywhere between 2.5 and 3k is fine.

5k for aggressive driving.

watch 3rd gear at high rpms.
the transmission doesn't like it

97stanger · June 11th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by david_beniuk

A friend of mine is getting a 2007 V6 Mustang very soon.

What rpm would you recommend for learning. Also what are some numbers for being a bit more aggressive.

What about rpm's slowing down.

He's new to standard, and I only drive 13 or 18 speed large trucks.

for very aggressive driving shift around 4500. But, yuo reach your powerband around 3k. So, dont shift until at least 4k

232stang · June 11th, 2007, 08:24 PM

4k...... maybe for your year? my years highest power output it 5200.

Stang6899 · June 12th, 2007, 05:30 AM

He's not talking about the redline

Bies08 · June 12th, 2007, 03:59 PM

i was wondering htat too..like what a good rpm to shift at for racing...

Stang6899 · June 12th, 2007, 04:10 PM

When racing i shift a little bit before the redline. But I'm probably not right haha

scubasteve041186 · June 12th, 2007, 04:21 PM

redline shifting isnt; good you want the nice flow through usually somewhere around 4k but depends on each gear i know second to first like the shift sooner and the higher gears 4-5 want you to shift redline otherwise you drop below the power band

Stang6899 · June 12th, 2007, 04:25 PM

k thanks ive always wondered myself

hbjarosek · January 16th, 2008, 07:17 PM

hmm when i race i redline it throught every gear..... i have about 10k miles and havnt had a problem yet

Iownastang · January 16th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by hbjarosek

hmm when i race i redline it throught every gear..... i have about 10k miles and havnt had a problem yet

thats not good for the motor!

itschristorres8 · January 16th, 2008, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by 97stanger

for very aggressive driving shift around 4500. But, yuo reach your powerband around 3k. So, dont shift until at least 4k

4500 VERY aggresive?

i guess i shouldnt post 5500+ shifts

itschristorres8 · January 16th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by jordan

thats not good for the motor!

isnt that the 8 second 4cyl mustang in your avatar?

itschristorres8 · January 16th, 2008, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by scubasteve041186

redline shifting isnt; good you want the nice flow through usually somewhere around 4k but depends on each gear i know second to first like the shift sooner and the higher gears 4-5 want you to shift redline otherwise you drop below the power band

but when you shift to the next gear that gear is now in the a higher power ban

example
you shift at 4500
drop to 3k

USUALLY the power curve and the goal you look for is AFTER the peak power ban you wana keep that as flat or uphill as possible

so if you peak at 4200rpms but to 5200rpms you instead of pushing say the peak 250rwhp your pushing 245rwhp at 5200rpms

when you shift you stay with closer toward peak and more power
rather then 3000rpms and say 220 or less rwhp

RavensChild · January 16th, 2008, 09:43 PM

interesting topic

June 11th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#1
david_beniuk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	recommended shift rpm to learn A friend of mine is getting a 2007 V6 Mustang very soon. What rpm would you recommend for learning. Also what are some numbers for being a bit more aggressive. What about rpm's slowing down. He's new to standard, and I only drive 13 or 18 speed large trucks.

June 11th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	welcome to the forums. anywhere between 2.5 and 3k is fine. 5k for aggressive driving. watch 3rd gear at high rpms. the transmission doesn't like it __________________

June 12th, 2007, 05:30 AM	#5
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	He's not talking about the redline __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

June 12th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#6
Bies08 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 763 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was wondering htat too..like what a good rpm to shift at for racing... __________________ If you aren't first.....your last!

June 12th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#7
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	When racing i shift a little bit before the redline. But I'm probably not right haha __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

June 12th, 2007, 04:21 PM	#8
scubasteve041186 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang 40th annv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kelowna,BC, Canada Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	redline shifting isnt; good you want the nice flow through usually somewhere around 4k but depends on each gear i know second to first like the shift sooner and the higher gears 4-5 want you to shift redline otherwise you drop below the power band

June 12th, 2007, 04:25 PM	#9
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	k thanks ive always wondered myself __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

January 16th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#10
hbjarosek Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm when i race i redline it throught every gear..... i have about 10k miles and havnt had a problem yet

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