> I'm not talking about cruising along in traffic. I'm looking for
> pointers on performance shifts - specifically what rpm for
> 1st,2nd,3rd,4th with normal shifts
Learn the engine's power curve by feel, then shift in order to maintain
the RPM in that range. There are no hard and fast rules for this; seat
of the pants is often a better meter than anything else, especially as you
try to drive while staring at the tach. Where did I misplace that butt-
dyno? ;)
You can guesstimate the RPM range by looking at a graph of the engine's
power and torque curves against RPM. I think max power for my '95 was at
4400rpm, but there is no way I'm letting the RPMs sit that close to redline.
Since I'm paranoid, I tend to keep my RPMs when I need performance in
the 3000-3500 range.
Your mileage may vary,
Ron
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