Shifting

Jerm95gt · 09-04-2001, 08:59 PM

When running the 1/4 or racing what should i shift at? I'd like to know the way that gets me there fastest, for sure!
95 5.0,jetchip,(headers soon) 3.73's.

todd95GT · 09-04-2001, 10:43 PM

This really doesn't answer your question but it's the way I drive. I've had a few quick cars including an 11-second Chevelle. It was an automatic but had a fully manual valve body. Without having a dyno chart and knowing where your peak numbers are, I always experiment with different shiftpoints. In the Chevy, I shifted at around 6500 rpm. After several passes, I realized that my ET's didn't really change by shifting at 6100-6200 rpm. Doesn't sound like much but I'm sure the motor appreciated the earlier shift. With my 'stang, I haven't run it yet as I just bought it a week ago. Playing around on the street like I have, I've experimented by feel. Going by what the stock (read

robably inaccurate) tachometer says, I've been hitting second gear at around 5200-5300rpm.
If you have a night when you can get to the track when it's not too populated, try and experiment. I have a 96 also and I'd love to know what you turn at the track.

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Todd
1995GT Cobra look-alike
pulleys; Flowmaster cat-back; 65mm TB; Cobra R's, front, and wing; FMS aluminum driveshaft

09-04-2001, 08:59 PM	#1
Jerm95gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: martinez,california,USA Posts: 12	Shifting When running the 1/4 or racing what should i shift at? I'd like to know the way that gets me there fastest, for sure! 95 5.0,jetchip,(headers soon) 3.73's.

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09-04-2001, 10:43 PM	#2
todd95GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Posts: 191	This really doesn't answer your question but it's the way I drive. I've had a few quick cars including an 11-second Chevelle. It was an automatic but had a fully manual valve body. Without having a dyno chart and knowing where your peak numbers are, I always experiment with different shiftpoints. In the Chevy, I shifted at around 6500 rpm. After several passes, I realized that my ET's didn't really change by shifting at 6100-6200 rpm. Doesn't sound like much but I'm sure the motor appreciated the earlier shift. With my 'stang, I haven't run it yet as I just bought it a week ago. Playing around on the street like I have, I've experimented by feel. Going by what the stock (read robably inaccurate) tachometer says, I've been hitting second gear at around 5200-5300rpm. If you have a night when you can get to the track when it's not too populated, try and experiment. I have a 96 also and I'd love to know what you turn at the track. ------------------ Todd 1995GT Cobra look-alike pulleys; Flowmaster cat-back; 65mm TB; Cobra R's, front, and wing; FMS aluminum driveshaft