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When to shift on low power-early torque engine?
I'm currently driving a 1.5L i-DSi Jazz, although it kicks ass on low rpm situation (quick dash in urban/city area), the 8 valve engine hesitates when I do an open throttle over 80Kph. The manual stated that max torque is at 13.1Kgm@2700rpm and max power at 87ps@5500rpm.
My past experience with Civic and Accord (D17 and F23) shift point is very obvious, until red line the engine just still oozing with power, or at least still willing to revv. But with my current car, the engine is hesitating to cross over 4500rpm, so I have to shift at that point, not at 5500rpm. The car also use CVT 7 speed semi matic option.
Is it normal for the car to shift at 4500rpm rather than 5500rpm? Is the 8 valce configuration and the lower end torque equals to slow revving engine above 4000rpm?
I've heard that about some cars, that it's better to change gears before redline, just where the torque peak trails off, & the car will accelerate better.
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Originally Posted by mls
I've heard that about some cars, that it's better to change gears before redline, just where the torque peak trails off, & the car will accelerate better.
true sometimes, but if it peaks too soon and you shift to early, youll end off at a really low rpm in the next gear
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I had a 1974 pontiac GTO, 350 ci 3spd auto, and it shifted at 3500 rpm with the pedal to the metal, and man it pulled hard. some motors are designed with low end. so sift accordingly...
if ur power trails off there...then that is where u shift......deffinantly..guys who shift on redline in civic's get eaten for breakfast with people in the exact same car who shift at the very end of the powerband.. so im guessing ur gears are a lil longer..and u get lots of power between 2000-4000,, just shift at 4500 at max..and u should be fine..don't try to overwork an engine that doesn't wanna go there
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D16Y8 is the Type R of D series. its the most powerful D.
i love the look of stock cars, esp clean stock cars with nice stock rimsand stock accessories. there are seldom (very seldom) theres a riced out car that looks clean.....OR WAIT....I'VE NEVER SEE ONE, LOL!!!!!!
JUST WANTED TO SAY NICE CAR BRO!
Thanks man, I like your car too. I try to keep it clean and not add any part I can get my hands on just to modify my car. Im going towards the sleeper look. Mostly just performance parts.
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Thanks man, I like your car too. I try to keep it clean and not add any part I can get my hands on just to modify my car. Im going towards the sleeper look. Mostly just performance parts.
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