Shift rpm
- Thread starter APGTS
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Hard to tell you an exact amount, it varies constantly.
If I'm in traffic then yeah it's probably around 2k, but it's really dictated more by the balance of acceleration and torque at that throttle level (i.e. by feel).
If there's no one in front of me then I'm almost always on it a bit, up to about (speed limit + 10) and then I shift
If I'm in traffic then yeah it's probably around 2k, but it's really dictated more by the balance of acceleration and torque at that throttle level (i.e. by feel).
If there's no one in front of me then I'm almost always on it a bit, up to about (speed limit + 10) and then I shift
speedracervr4
Enthusiast
Only time you're too high is when you hit the rev limiter.
ok cool. i always shifted my vette around 2k then i realized this is a lower rpm motor so i thought maybe even just cruising around i should shift lower. . . love the sound thou. . everyone thinks its cammed up! . .only have a full b&b system on it
Viper007Bond
Viper Owner
When putzing around town, I sometimes like to shift at 3-4k RPM so I get to hear the exhaust better. I often won't get out of first until 35 MPH or so. It varies though, especially when it's wet. Other times I'll shift into second super early and then get reminded of the skip shift feature.
Allan
Enthusiast
Anywhere from 1800-5500rpm depending on circumstances, or cops.
Knight Viper
Viper Owner
Guys put on the 'skip shift eliminator' (Partsrsck ect..) and be annoyed no more. The light still comes on but it won't lock you out.
Jance GTS
Enthusiast
Anyone using the SKIP SHIFT ELIMINATOR harness? It's only $40 from that Viper store.
jcaspar1
Enthusiast
Have only hit the skip shift once in 12 years. It is a non issue the way I shift.
Agree!
Makes me laugh how many spend money on a skip shift delete (like $30 for all the corvettes)... I have a perfect skip-shift delete... it's a size 10.
CAFE standards. Nothing to do with abs/trac control, all about minimum MPG.
Yes. I can't remember the exact conditions, but it's something like under X% throttle and under 2,000 or 2,200 RPM or something. I wind up first a little bit and never have problems.
Allan
Enthusiast
APGTS......come in.........APGTS..........do you read me?...........APGTS....come in....Yes the Roe SCT tuner disables the stupid skip shift................over.........................
eucharistos
Enthusiast
3whitevipers
VCA Venom Member
My problem is that I live on an island about 1 mile to the bridge. I have to drive by nice homes so I just want to cool it--shift from 1st around 12-1500 RPM to keep noise and speed down. The skip shift forces me into 4th which bogs everything down. It's a pain to shift to 4th then back to 2nd to accomplish a slow cruise thru the island. I'd jump at a fix but I hear the some or all throw codes after a time---Dave
Bird325
Enthusiast
Skip shift can be eliminated with a tune from a qualified tuner or with a number of after market fixes. It shouldn't force you to 4th regardless unless my Gen II is set up differently than yours. It will lock out 2nd, but you can go to third. Am I missing something here? I tune out the skip shift, but if my memory serves me right, the lock out is only to 2nd gear and it IS a pain in the ass when you're trying to be discreet.
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
Depends on the gear. I always leave the light ahead of others, not just because it's fun but because they're all a bunch of idiots who should not be allowed to drive or vote and I am the only one that should be operating a motor vehicle on my roads. But I digress. As I go up through the gears approaching the recommended speed limit the rpms come down for each shift. Down so far as I'll cruise along in 6th gear at 1000 rpms if it feels right.
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