What RPM'S do you shift at?
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What RPM'S do you shift at?
To keep the power band through shifting, my truck seems to like 2000-2200 rpms as a time to shift. My buddy has a 97' ctd 5-spd and he never goes over 1600-1700 rpms. If I shift at that rpm my truck seems " DOGGISH". What RPMS do you shift at and what year, eng., 5spd-6spd, do you have? My buddy seems to think I am over reving while shifting.
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
;D I shift at 3k. but thats after the goiv kit. I used to shift when ever the rpms would stop going up. I guess 2500 or so.<br>get the gov kit and really wind her out when you shift. 
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
The 24 Valve Cummins considers 1800-2100 RPM to be it's "Happy Place" ;D <br>1600 RPM is getting close to "Lugging" the engine, especially under load.
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
Agree with the Shovel guy, but want to add: <br><br>Also depends on conditions -- mostly uphill/downhill & load. I shift anywhere from 1700-2300 RPM, depending. The closer to 1800 the better, in my opinion, because I like to give those NV5600 synchronizers a break. <br><br>GP
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
[quote author=Kimrey link=board=10;threadid=12117;start=0#114646 date=1047430050]<br>Somewhere around 2000. See sig.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Same here 
<br>See Sig as well 
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
During normal in town driving - 1200 to 1500 rpm<br>When I need quick acceleration - about 2000 rpm<br>When I have to get across the busy two-way stop intersection - 3200 rpm and quick shift into second then apologize for giving my passangers whiplash.
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
Normal driving I shift a 1,800 to 2,000rpms, If I feel like making some smoke I take it to 3,200 and stompshift it into 3rd, the I try and keep the backend from passing the frontend. 
8) It's a beautiful site to see those 33x12.50's with smoke coming off them. ;D<br><br>1999 24valve 5spd with Con Fe clutch. (aka the neck snapper) <br><br>DB
8) It's a beautiful site to see those 33x12.50's with smoke coming off them. ;D<br><br>1999 24valve 5spd with Con Fe clutch. (aka the neck snapper) <br><br>DB
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
[quote author=Shovelhead link=board=10;threadid=12117;start=0#114622 date=1047426656]<br>The 24 Valve Cummins considers 1800-2100 RPM to be it's "Happy Place" ;D <br>1600 RPM is getting close to "Lugging" the engine, especially under load.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Ditto for me.
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Re:What RPM'S do you shift at?
Being an Auto, just let it go into gear when it wants to. BUT, if I am going through the gears, then I bring it right up to 2500 rpm and hit the next gear leaving nice Black Smoke pouring out the back and the tires just getting loose a little. Truck grabs and away I go, only to do it again in the next gear. But, If I am brake locking it. Then I shift around 3000 rpm or so. To busy watching the Pyro & which way the truck is heading before hitting the next gear. Also good to have it pointed straight before doing so.... LOL
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