What RPM do you usually shift at?

"472CID" (472CID) 01/24/2014 at 11:50 • Filed to: OPPOPOLL

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I usually shift super early to maximize mileage and put as little stress on the engine as possible. I'm curious how weird/normal my habits are. Now naturally there's going to be a huge difference in a 3/4 diesel vs an S2000 but I think it'll be interesting to see what you guys come up with.

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Victorious Secret > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:51

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3500 on average.

5500 if I need to not be going slow.

7000 to get close to VTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK*

(I don't actually have VTAK)

Arben72 > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:51

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8400 rpm because race car.

DatASSun > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:52

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Soon my cruise RPM should be a 1000 rpm with that T56 .. lets hope

Wacko > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:55

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That all depends on my mood and what I want my car to do

The Dummy Gummy > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:55

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Depends on the gear. 1rst: 3500 range; 2nd 3000 range; 3rd 2700 range; 4th 2300; 5th 2000; hold 6th around 2000.

I'd actually have to double check this today as I shift to sound now haha.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:55

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the highest point that i'll shift is 3000 RPM on a diesel. I usually change at 2500 RPM, as it still is in the power band. I usually cruise between 1000 and 2000

RazoE > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:56

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My redline is at 6250 (2JZ), so I usually shift at 3-3.5k. I never redline, the highest I go is 5.75k

MonkeePuzzle > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:56

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what percentage to your redline might be more relevant.

I cruise high, as the 5th gear is terrible, I have the parts to change to one from a different model.

daily I shift low because slow traffic and MPGs, weekend... redlines, shift lights, noise :D

Nibbles > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:57

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1995 Dakota, 5.2 Magnum V8 - 5000 RPM red line. Generally I shift under 2k RPM because economy.

1987 900 SPG, 2.0 16v turbo - 5500 RPM redline. Shifts usually around 2500 for economy, bounce it off the limiter for fun.

2007 Focus, 2.0 Duratec 20E. Never noticed the redline. Don't shift it. Put it in drive and consider shooting myself.

Jayhawk Jake > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:58

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The cruise one is out of my control. If i'm at a constant speed, it's in 6th gear and does whatever. On surface streets that's about 2200-2600, at highway speed it's low 3000s.

I typically shift up at 2500-2800, but occasionally I let it hit the boost threshold at 3200 or so to get a nice 'pshhh' from the BPV. Further proof that I am a child.

Justino6969 > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 11:58

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I usually shift at around 3000-3500 from first to second, and then around 2500 from then on until I'm around 40mph and then I skip straight to 5th. Highway cruising is around 3200rpm in 5th in my car. 90mph is at 4k!

PRBot II > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:02

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3,500+ for that glorious "pshhhh" sound.

Übel > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:02

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Usually 2800-3k. Keeps me on the 1.8 side of "1.8t". Cruising RPM is directly related to road speed. On city streets I keep it below 2k, on 55mph roads, it's around 2200. On the highway, 2800+. Damn gearing.

Übel > Victorious Secret 01/24/2014 at 12:03

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Anyone has VEETAAAAAAAK if they try hard enough.

t_s > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:05

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It shifts for me.

oldirtybootz > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:07

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If I'm driving normally, I'll cruise at 2k and shift at 3k or every 10mph after 15mph(ie: 2nd at 15, 3rd at 25, 4th at 35, etc).

If I'm reeling racy, it's more like 5k+ when I shift, obviously I guess. Sometimes I like to cruise in 3rd gear since it has a pretty big range.

BKRM3 > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:08

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I answered honestly for daily driving - shift at about 4k, cruise at about 2,500.

BUT I want to make it clear that I try to hit 8,500 at least once every single day.

472CID > MonkeePuzzle 01/24/2014 at 12:08

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True, but that involves math

Reigntastic > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:08

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Depends on my mood. If I'm just cruising in traffic generally around 3k, but if I'm out for a spirited drive I can shift anywhere from 4k to 7k. Have to get those Italian tune-ups in.

gt6xxer > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:11

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Currently I'm driving a '99 Blazer winter beater. So I shift at 2,000, at which point the drama would suggest its going at least three times that speed. I cruise it at 1,000 to 1,200 rpms.

In two months, when I get my roadster out of the warehouse, those numbers will be 7,000 and 2,500 respectively

burglar can't heart click anything > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:15

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9000 or gtfac.

CPT Speedbump > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:15

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I try to shift before 3000 for normal driving, around 3000 my varibale cam timing really starts to kick in, so for saving gas and the engine I try to drive below that, of course sometimes I take it to redline when I'm not driving like a normal person.. :P

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BKRM3 01/24/2014 at 12:19

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I answered honestly on the 2nd one (cruise at 3500 around town, except for long highway stretches when I move up to 6th), but I answered 8000+ on the first one (because I can - ha!). My normal shift point around town it probably 5k.

I agree about making sure I wring it out at least a couple times a day. She wants to howl - let her howl!

Just4GP > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:20

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I drive a slushbox but when I put it manual mode and use the paddles, it's usually because I'm having fun. Shifting around 6500 and listening to the exhaust scream. Though that usually translates to <11 MPG

The rest of the time, I don't really notice when it shifts. When left in auto mode, it's pretty smooth and quiet.

americancarfanboi > burglar can't heart click anything 01/24/2014 at 12:21

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tune it and 10,000 or gtfac

spanfucker retire bitch > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:22

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I let my Mazda decide for me. The SkyActiv AT is pretty good at it, as well.

BKRM3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/24/2014 at 12:26

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I'd double-recommend this if I could =)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Victorious Secret 01/24/2014 at 12:26

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U Jelly Brah?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > oldirtybootz 01/24/2014 at 12:28

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I did the exact same thing with the speed in my Integra.

youshiftem > DatASSun 01/24/2014 at 12:32

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Sweeeeet. I put one in my Regal and it doesn't get much better. Make sure you have lots of oil pressure!

Josh > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:33

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WRX = shift below 4k if you have nowhere to be, because you won't be going anywhere. After 4k you basically have no choice but to shift near redline because you get there in a blink. Definitely one of the most odd (maybe worst?) powerbands I've ever driven, but I still enjoy it.

DatASSun > youshiftem 01/24/2014 at 12:41

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The motor is a 5.3 liter out of a Izuzu Acender ... like a trailblazer or Saab with a aluminum v8 in them .. So I think it should be alright the transmission , ecu , harness and mass air all came off the same 6 speed 2000 camaro

Storz > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:53

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Winie little GT17 turbo in my Saab is all outta breath by 4k RPM

thebigbossyboss > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 12:56

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I usually shift at about 2K or 2500. I've been doing 60 kph in 5th gear before lol.

oldirtybootz > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/24/2014 at 13:12

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Ths shift points just sort of naturally fall there.

NaturallyAspirated > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 13:17

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The EJ25D in my '98 Subaru Legacy Outback doesn't wake up until about 3000 RPM. It turns about 3200 RPM while highway cruising in 5th. I shift around 4500 if I'm DDing, but I run it up to 6500 or so when I'm getting on the highway.

Casper > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 14:13

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I was torn about which vehicle to answer for. I do a lot of commuting in either the wife's BRZ and on my bike. The bike is obviously going to be a weird metric since it's red line is around 11k, but it's gears are so tall I usually skip several while riding normally (1st takes me to 75 MPH+). So I answered with what I usually did in the BRZ.

sonicvato > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 14:30

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In my Dodge (Neon) SRT-4, shift between 2500 and 3K, then cruis somewhere between 1500 and 2500 depending on speed...

Normally, I am granny, but everything now and then, I wind her up and enjoy the crackling and popping exhaust sonata...

JACU - I've got bonifides. > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 15:04

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'04 Subaru Forester XT.

5500 when playing (fairly often).

3000 when DD'ing.

3500 Interstate on CC.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 18:36

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Define usually...while driving normally or quickly?

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > Übel 01/24/2014 at 18:37

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Shhhh don't let the secret out too much!

TwoFortified > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 18:43

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Damnit, I screwed up and momentarily forgot that I've got a 4cyl Tach in a 6cyl car...I shift at like 3300 RPM (actual)...and I put down that I shift at 5K (What reads on my tach when I shift)...

DocWalt > 472CID 01/24/2014 at 21:46

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Depends. I'll rev it out to the rev limiter at least once a day, on average. Normally cruise around a bit over 2k up to about 2,500. Both of my cars cruise on the highway at well over that though. Close ratio gearboxes aren't good for highway mileage :)

SteyrTMP > 472CID 01/25/2014 at 03:08

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Depends on the car.

Impreza, cruise at close to 3000@74mph, change anywhere from 3500-redline, but usually around 3500-4000.

Seven, cruise around 2800, shift anywhere from 3500-7000, but typically around the 4000 range. I can't really stomp on it with the lean issues.

Mini Cooper S (deceased) Cruised at 2600@74mph, shifted at redline@7500 (tuned). It is missed, if only it had been RWD/AWD.

KnifeKnut > 472CID 01/25/2014 at 09:46

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472CID > KnifeKnut 01/25/2014 at 09:56

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Funny thing is I didn't realize that 'till you mentioned it!

Michael H > 472CID 01/25/2014 at 16:52

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Usually under 2000rpm, occasionally run to 3000rpm when I'm trying to get a move on. Redline is ~3200rpm. Engine is a 6.7 Cummins.

bob and john > 472CID 01/25/2014 at 20:22

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6k rpm shift points.
cuz motorcycle

Bandit > 472CID 01/29/2014 at 21:19

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I don't because autotragic. It generally shifts at 2500-3000 and cruises at 1400 or so.

gmctavish needs more space > 472CID 01/29/2014 at 22:56

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My tach doesn't work so I just assumed 9000

Stef Schrader > 472CID 01/30/2014 at 01:14

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Usually up near 6K. By cruising, do you mean cool-down laps?

- lacks manual street car; weeps

Serious question: where ARE you supposed to shift at on the street? I've fumbled through driving around town a few times, but I really have no idea what to do outside of because racecar mode. I know it's poor form and hard on a car to rev the balls off of an engine on the road, so I try not to, but...huh?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > 472CID 01/30/2014 at 07:34

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Wonderfully smooth Arese V6 - check

6-speed gearbox - check

Cruise at about 1500-1700, and change at just under 2000 most of the time.

472CID > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 09:57

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I don't think there's a "correct" time to shift. There's probably a point at which it's most efficient, but there's so many variables (type of engine, hills vs flatland) that it's hard to say. General consensus seems to be 2-4k for normal driving.

Big Block I-4 > 472CID 01/30/2014 at 10:54

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This question is tough because before warm I am at 2-3K shifts but after warm usually 5K and up. Cruising for me is high because the Miata has such a close ratio 5spd that it is around 1K rpms for every 20 mph in 5th. so if I am at 70 I'm up to 3.5K so on and so forth.