[chev-man]

if my cam goes out at 6500 where should i set my shift light? or did i just answer my own question?

 

[Aaron]

Maybe around 6800. Shift pass peak horsepower.

 

[chev-man]

ok thanks and what about setting the rev limiter?

 

[Aaron]

A little bit above that.

 

[bracketchev1221]

If the motor peaks at 6500 set the shift light at 6500. By the time you react it may be 67-6800. Set the rev limiter for 7100-7200.

 

[LMacdonald]

Chev-man - are you shifting to get the best time possible or the most consistent time (bracket racing)?

For best time start with 6500, but move shift points around a little until you get best ET. There could be other factors effecting ET.. like are you starving for gas at higher RPM?

I found when I was bracket racing sifting a little sooner seemed to keep me more consistent. I was also not effected as much by air pressure and humidity changes.

 

[chev-man]

i'm going for best et possible. it's a manual trans. i was thinking that it would take me a sec to notice the light and then shift....6500 sounds like a good start. thanks for the help.

 

[Aaron]

With a 4 speed. consistent times are HARD. They are a blast on the street!

 

[chev-man]

With a 4 speed. consistent times are HARD. They are a blast on the street!

haha. agreed. i'm learing this as we speak. Last time at the track i went from 12.8, to 20.2 (missed 2nd gear) to 12.7, to 12.6, to 13.2 (spun bad out of the hole). of course i had my best 60ft on the one where i missed 2n. hopefully better next week after i get a set of et streets and make some adjustments. :beers:

 

[Aaron]

Good luck!