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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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whats the best rpm to set a shift light on a d16y8??
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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MODS?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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find out where your rev limiter kicks in then shift a tad before it
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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12k
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fwdtamiya &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">12k</TD></TR></TABLE>

depends. just cruisin 3k. well i have an hx haha. racing i would at 6800 7000
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Wait, are you talking about a shiftlight for like, everyday driving and maximum fuel efficiency (and b4 anybody opens their trap, YES I've seen those, ESPECIALLY with communters), or a shiftlight for maximum power until you HAVE TO shift?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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6700 for power, 3200 for mpg
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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I want to set it at that point for maximum power so would that be 6800??
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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get an automatic and dont worry about it
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fwdtamiya &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">12k</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hes right.

Just ignore those terrifying noises your engine makes when you try this, thats just the 2nd stage VTEC kicking in.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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the pistions flyin out the top of ur engine means that ur makin top hp
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turnsignalandy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the pistions flyin out the top of ur engine means that ur makin top hp</TD></TR></TABLE>


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