When racing, at what rpm are you shifting at?

Don,

When showing off I usually only take it to 6000 rpms max. If I'm in a "get it on mode", then I will take it close, but not quite, to 6500 rpms.

After I installed my Vortex and PRTs, I gave a Buddy a ride and was amazed how fast it rapped out. Caught me by suprise!!

Just fractions short of hitting the limiter....Sadly, I have hit it quite a few times, mostly in 1st and 2nd.

JC



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JC


2001 Blk/Blk Z06
Lloyds Z06 Mats, !CAGS, Halltech TRIC, Autobuffs Decals, Zaino
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John is right, 6500. I have hit the rev-limiter more than once.

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2001 Z06 BLACK/BLACK

MAY THE TORQUE BE WITH YOU!

HENNESSEY MOTORSPORTS
Z500 #1

BEST TIME(3rd time ever @ Track & Traction limited)
11.90 @ 123.76 MPH
w/2.12 60' I NEED DRAG RADIALS!!!

I try to shift at the peak of the HP before it starts droping which is around 6100-6200 rpms. If you look at most of your dyno sheets you will see that your peak HP is not at 6500 rpms. I was always told to shift on the way up for optimum performance.
If I remember correctly GMs numbers are at 6000 rpms.

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Tom
Quicksilver/Red Z06
Corsa Indy, B&M Ripper, Corvette Concepts Ram Air Induction

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On a road course, drag strip, or when I want to get on it, I shift at redline. I've been told that this is best as it puts you in the fat part of the power band in the next gear. On the 1-2 shift I shift a hare early since that one comes up fast.

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01 Z06-- Quicksilver, modified torch red interior, DRM long tube headers, cam, CNC heads, 11 to 1 compression ratio, Donaldson LS6, Corsa Indys, Euro tail lights, B&M Ripper
396 rwhp, 377.1 rwt Minneapolis,Mn
Ron M.

I shift at redline my stock 1/4 times are in my sig.

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Dave Zehak
2001 Black ZO6
Best 1/4(so far) 12.5 at 112
"Mods"
B&M Ripper Shifter
RM racing Nitrous(not installed yet)
"Previous Vettes
1985 white Corvette coupe(auto)
1998 Silver Corvette coupe (M-6)
2000 NBM Corvette Coupe (M-6)

I started shifting 1-2-3 at the point in my dyno graph where the hp and torque curves crossed. This was around 5-5500 rpm. I shifted 3-4+ at redline.

Then I tried upping my shift points for 1-2-3, and examined my ETs. Shifting higher produced better results. I think 6200 is a good comprise in 1st and 2nd, and then 6500 after that.

Now if I can just learn to shift faster..

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2001 Z06, Tag "EVIL Z06"
Torch red, solid black interior
!CAGS !BSM
NGK TR6 plugs & Taylor wires
Halltech Z06 TRIC + MAG
NX 150hp Wet Kit