Where are the fast accellerators shifting at with the new 5 speed?

7k? 7.2k? 6.5k? I read about shifting at 7200 with the old transmission, but what about now that there's new gear ratios?

Thanks

 

I have an 05 and I shift between 7-7300rpms

 

It all depends on you, your mods, your torque curve, your octane, your elevation, how fast you shift, etc etc. There's no single answer. I have an MR with the same basic gearing, and I shift at 7100-7200 when drag racing at sea level on stock cams, but closer to 6500 up here at 6000'. This is only when drag racing...for street driving, who cares.

 

i shift at 7k on my 05..dunno bout the 06s tho

 

I shift around 7k as well hoping the second gear will friggin engage

 

i shall let u know 200 miles later

 

+1 for 7k

The newer ratios arent a huuuuge factor. Especially stock. The improved midrange and top end are more of a factor.

 

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i hate it when people bump threads, LAMER. If you dont have anything to say about the topic dont reply!!!!

 

The new gear ratios are, I believe, just to get better power from the mid range. With the bigger turbos and mivec, the powerband changes a little and the new ratios are to take advantage of it. I think it should have minimal difference up top with the 06s. Therefore, around 7 and some change like most others will. It'd help to get your car on a dyno to see what your powerband looks like. That can help you determine when to shift.