Re: torque curve or hp. curve for shift pts.

From: Tony Cellana (acellan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Thu Aug 25 2005 - 08:22:59 EDT


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Kramarsky" <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:54 PM
Subject: DML: torque curve or hp. curve for shift pts.

>
>
> DMLers;
>
> I have been told in the past, the best way to find shift points is to get
an idea of the
> torque output curve on a chassis dyno. then you want to shift just on
the other side of
> that curve where the engines's torque starts to drop off. ( this is
overly simplified i
> know)
>
> Can someone explain this idea to me again? Or if you have a link to a web
page or a good
> book on the subject, reply with that info. thx.
>
> And is it really the torque output curve i need to look at, or is the HP
output curve?
>
>
> -dan
>
>
> Dan K.
> '92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.55 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, AC.
>
> Mods: Cool air, K&N oil/air, Autolite 3924s, re-located IAT.
>
> Future: Swap motor for a slightly modified Magnum 5.9L engine.
>
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