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Old 11-21-02, 07:09 AM
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When do you put it in 5th gear

Hey guys, another simple question from me. Ive got a '91 conv. and wanted to know when you put it in 5th gear. When im doing about 60 in 4th its only like at 4000rpm, so i just wanted to know what you guys think.

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5th gear? only time id ever use that is highway driving.
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If i'm driving slow and have no plans of mass acceleration, around 48-50MPH. Generally around 55-60 though...
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Hey guys, another simple question from me. Ive got a '91 conv. and wanted to know when you put it in 5th gear. When im doing about 60 in 4th its only like at 4000rpm, so i just wanted to know what you guys think.
I shift whenever I hit 3000rpm unless I have some reason to get into boost.
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Originally posted by Josepi
If i'm driving slow and have no plans of mass acceleration, around 48-50MPH. Generally around 55-60 though...
ditto. used to at 45 when i first got the car but it's geared tall enough it will bog if i drop much under. so i tend to leave it in 4th in town.
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I don't normally hit 5th gear until I hit redline in 4th!
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Shift into 5th right before the motor blows hehehehe
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I go into 5th whenever I'm cruising and have no plans to accelerate fast.
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