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Mercury · 04-23-2002, 12:27 PM

As Coupe 5.0 said.

You should shift out of first at an RPM where second gear will not bog. In this aspect, racing is kinda like pool (Billards) you wanna set your self up for the next shoot (Gear in racing of course).

For example, if I shifted my 2000 GT at its peak HP RPM out of first, second gear would bog, it would be out of its optimum power band. So I ring 1st out to redline (6250) and do the same for second.

But I have the 4.6, you got a 5.0 so of course the power band is a little diffrent. WHen your shifting out of first (If your using street tires) be easy on the clutch shifting into second because you'll probably get a good amount of spin going on if you let off to quick and get on the gas to early (If your not powershifting).

Shifting into third you dont have to be so easy on the clutch or gas, just shift it like its not your car/Like you stole the thing.

I know my advice will sound like pretty basic stuff, but hoped it helped.

If you wanna figure out what shift point you should use, theres a formula that will take into consideration your powerband and tell you what RPM is the optimum to shift at. I'll try to dig it up for ya.

04-23-2002, 12:27 PM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	As Coupe 5.0 said. You should shift out of first at an RPM where second gear will not bog. In this aspect, racing is kinda like pool (Billards) you wanna set your self up for the next shoot (Gear in racing of course). For example, if I shifted my 2000 GT at its peak HP RPM out of first, second gear would bog, it would be out of its optimum power band. So I ring 1st out to redline (6250) and do the same for second. But I have the 4.6, you got a 5.0 so of course the power band is a little diffrent. WHen your shifting out of first (If your using street tires) be easy on the clutch shifting into second because you'll probably get a good amount of spin going on if you let off to quick and get on the gas to early (If your not powershifting). Shifting into third you dont have to be so easy on the clutch or gas, just shift it like its not your car/Like you stole the thing. I know my advice will sound like pretty basic stuff, but hoped it helped. If you wanna figure out what shift point you should use, theres a formula that will take into consideration your powerband and tell you what RPM is the optimum to shift at. I'll try to dig it up for ya. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.