WHEN TO SHIFT???

Stellar50 · 10-30-2000, 09:11 PM

I have a stock 97 GT and I was wondering what is the best rpm to shift at? I do some street racing and I am having trouble deciding what works best. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

cravnpup · 10-31-2000, 09:39 AM

If you're powershifting, I'd say shift between 200-300 rpms below redline. If you're granny shifting shift at redline, or 100-200rpms below...

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2000 GT Conv. 5speed
Triple Black
Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax
ET: 14.26@98.9
Upcoming Mods: BBK Longtubes, BBK H-pipe w/cats, and much much more

Stellar50 · 10-31-2000, 11:56 AM

Is redline at 6 or 7 grand? The lines are red at 6 grand but I thought these cars were supposed to redline at 7.

mustang17 · 10-31-2000, 01:03 PM

Do not go above 5500 rpm. Don't go near 7000, unless you have a vtec civic!

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1995 GT Black sleeper
Edelbrock aluminum heads,Edelbrock aluminum intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter
Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs
lower control arms
3.73 rear gear New: Centerforce clutch,plan to remove a/c

10-31-2000, 01:33 PM

Redline is definitely 6k. Try shifting it around 5300 RPM's. This is where I shifted to get my best times in my basically stock '97.

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1997 GT Flowmasters,K&N,3.27 gears
RedSOHC

[This message has been edited by crumbie (edited 10-31-2000).]

97snakedriver · 10-31-2000, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mustang17:
Do not go above 5500 rpm. Don't go near 7000, unless you have a vtec civic!

Or a 96-98 Cobra.

99 Cobras usually do better shifting at about 6500-6600.

mustang17 · 10-31-2000, 05:38 PM

97snakedriver- I didn't know a Cobra reved that high. Live and learn. My dad has a 97 Cobra he's getting rid of it, what is the best shift point in that, stock? I'm not insured on it so I've only driven it once with him in it. May have to take it for a spin before it goes.

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1995 GT Black sleeper
Edelbrock aluminum heads,Edelbrock aluminum intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter
Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs
lower control arms
3.73 rear gear New: Centerforce clutch,plan to remove a/c

97snakedriver · 10-31-2000, 05:42 PM

For a 97 Cobra the best shift point for speed is right at redline, 6800-7000.

1BadAzzGT · 11-03-2000, 09:16 AM

I agree with someone's statement of 5500k. Anything above and you're losing power.

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'98 Mustang GT
My Stang | Tealnet / Corral Live Bidding Auction Board!

Mods: Vortech "S" trim, 30lb injectors, 80mm Pro-M MAF, 75mm BBK TB, SVO Shorty headers (Ceramic & Jet hot coated), Cobra "R" rims, Cobra floor mats, cobra shift knob, white faced dash, autometer "A" pillar, Mac offroad "H" pipe/hi-flo cats, 2-chamber dronemasters and more....

[This message has been edited by 1BadAzzGT (edited 11-03-2000).]

StangmanGT · 11-04-2000, 11:35 AM

I usually shift about 5000-5500
at about 110 - 115 km/h

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1990 Mustang GT 5.0L,Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter,RActive Air Filter,New Paint,UNGO Alarm,MORE TO COME!!

10-30-2000, 09:11 PM	#1
Stellar50 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6	WHEN TO SHIFT??? I have a stock 97 GT and I was wondering what is the best rpm to shift at? I do some street racing and I am having trouble deciding what works best. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

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10-31-2000, 09:39 AM	#2
cravnpup Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Torrington, CT, USA Posts: 145	If you're powershifting, I'd say shift between 200-300 rpms below redline. If you're granny shifting shift at redline, or 100-200rpms below... ------------------ 2000 GT Conv. 5speed Triple Black Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax ET: 14.26@98.9 Upcoming Mods: BBK Longtubes, BBK H-pipe w/cats, and much much more

10-31-2000, 11:56 AM	#3
Stellar50 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6	Is redline at 6 or 7 grand? The lines are red at 6 grand but I thought these cars were supposed to redline at 7.

10-31-2000, 01:03 PM	#4
mustang17 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Concord, MA, USA Posts: 264	Do not go above 5500 rpm. Don't go near 7000, unless you have a vtec civic! ------------------ 1995 GT Black sleeper Edelbrock aluminum heads,Edelbrock aluminum intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs lower control arms 3.73 rear gear New: Centerforce clutch,plan to remove a/c

10-31-2000, 01:33 PM	#5
crumbie Guest Posts: n/a	Redline is definitely 6k. Try shifting it around 5300 RPM's. This is where I shifted to get my best times in my basically stock '97. ------------------ ------------ 1997 GT Flowmasters,K&N,3.27 gears RedSOHC [This message has been edited by crumbie (edited 10-31-2000).]

10-31-2000, 05:38 PM	#7
mustang17 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Concord, MA, USA Posts: 264	97snakedriver- I didn't know a Cobra reved that high. Live and learn. My dad has a 97 Cobra he's getting rid of it, what is the best shift point in that, stock? I'm not insured on it so I've only driven it once with him in it. May have to take it for a spin before it goes. ------------------ 1995 GT Black sleeper Edelbrock aluminum heads,Edelbrock aluminum intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs lower control arms 3.73 rear gear New: Centerforce clutch,plan to remove a/c

10-31-2000, 05:42 PM	#8
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	For a 97 Cobra the best shift point for speed is right at redline, 6800-7000.

11-03-2000, 09:16 AM	#9
1BadAzzGT Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pasadena,, Maryland, USA Posts: 35	I agree with someone's statement of 5500k. Anything above and you're losing power. ------------------ '98 Mustang GT My Stang \| Tealnet / Corral Live Bidding Auction Board! *Mods:* Vortech "S" trim, 30lb injectors, 80mm Pro-M MAF, 75mm BBK TB, SVO Shorty headers (Ceramic & Jet hot coated), Cobra "R" rims, Cobra floor mats, cobra shift knob, white faced dash, autometer "A" pillar, Mac offroad "H" pipe/hi-flo cats, 2-chamber dronemasters and more.... [This message has been edited by 1BadAzzGT (edited 11-03-2000).]

11-04-2000, 11:35 AM	#10
StangmanGT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: UP Posts: 2	I usually shift about 5000-5500 at about 110 - 115 km/h ------------------ 1990 Mustang GT 5.0L,Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter,RActive Air Filter,New Paint,UNGO Alarm,MORE TO COME!!