What are the best shift points on a basically stock 2001 GT? Ive been shifting at 5200 where the flywheel horse supposedly peaks. Any suggestions? I hear some say that closer to 6 grand is better. Thanks in advance.
Best shift RPM on a basically stock 01 GT
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You shift such that you drop the rpms into the sweet spot in the next gear. Shifting at 5200 is probably too low for the 1-2 shift. Most will say shift as high as possible on the 1-2. Use your butt meter and your ears, you will be able to tell when the revs stop climbing as fast. You shift just before that point.
01PonyGT said:
Yeah a dyno would give you a better idea, but its not always that simple. It has to do with always putting as much wheel torque down as possible.
Since gear ratios and rpm drops between gears are different, you have to find the proper rpm to shift at that will maximize torque in the next gear.
Generally your shift point rpm will drop with increase gear. What I mean is, you may shift at 6K from 1-2, 5500 from 2-3, 5300 from 3-4. This is all based on what the torque will be in next gear.
Given a dyno graph, I could make an excel file that would figure wheel torque in each gear and therefore predict ideal shift rpm.
you could teach yourself to powershift so the rpms between shifts don't drop as much. :-D
What would you shift at in an 03 cobra? I usually do it at the red line (6500). In My 01 it was supercharged with no rev limiter so i was always afraid to power shift. i shifted at about 5500 to 5700 in first and about and 5300 in the rest. I let it rev to 6600 doing a burnout once at school, freaked the shit out of me.
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01PonyGT said:
power shifting is not shifting WITHUOT the clutch. thats called dumbass shifting.
power shifting/speed shifting ext is keeping the gas floored, and punchin the clutch and shifting at the same time
Goooood to know. All i ever hear is the kind you said was dumbass shifting, hence why i never tried it. Any tips on how to do this? Are the exact rpm points or is it just how fast you are with the stick and the clutch? I shift pretty well I'd like to think.
random-strike said:
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What I do is, apply a little pressure to the shifter in the forward or reverse direction(depending on the next gear you will be going to). When you get to your shift rpm, pop the clutch and the shifter/hand preload smacks the next gear. It all about foot speed and making sure you apply enough clutch and let it all the way back out. Don't get lazy.
P.S. Powershifting should be done at your own risk, although on a NA Gt you should be fine all day.
5200 is OK just keep ur foot on the gas in between 
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