Thread: At what R.P.M are people changing gears at?

I utilize the full rev range in all my cars, well except one - if you don't have the revs and road speed correct you can't change gears - mmm no synchro, accelerator in the middle - handbrake outside, if you miss the gear change you have to stop and start again. The rangie on the other hand is an auto and the V8 is sweet, you have to love that kick down. Couldn't give you an accurate rpm that I take it to as the rev counter is out due to the alternator pulley - but its a lot

The Alfas are made to be fanged and actually go better in the higher revs. I had it tuned once by a mechanic who obviously didn't do many alfas of that age and he set the power lower in the rev range and it sucked, as soon as it was reset it was again sweet - you have to love those windy mountain drives - the Italian tune.

Originally Posted by bussy1963

I am amused at some of these threads and the RPM people change at.

I have a 94 D1 3.9i V8 i never ever rev it out. I change at 1800 - 2000 RPM. It pulls away ok at that range. So why flock your car. Just stupid or you must have plenty of money for fuel.

LMAO! You're some kind of joker or something aint ya?

Originally Posted by bussy1963

I am amused at some of these threads and the RPM people change at.

I have a 94 D1 3.9i V8 i never ever rev it out. I change at 1800 - 2000 RPM. It pulls away ok at that range. So why flock your car. Just stupid or you must have plenty of money for fuel.

Got to love a big build up of carbon from an engine thats never worked

Not that I'd tell YOU that it makes you the stupid one for NOT flogging your car every now and then, as I'm just not that kind of person

Originally Posted by bussy1963

So why flock your car. Just stupid or you must have plenty of money for fuel.

i thrash my XR8 mercilessly every day since i bought it, 300,000km on the clock now, still runs like a dream, and still averages a combined 11.2L/100km, and 9.7 on long trips cruising at 160

Originally Posted by Sprint

i thrash my XR8 mercilessly every day since i bought it, 300,000km on the clock now, still runs like a dream, and still averages a combined 11.2L/100km, and 9.7 on long trips cruising at 160

You must do alot of LOONG trips, my sprint was only ever good for 15-16, but I was an idiot

Rover V8 sound sweet at revs and who looks at the tacho.

I once had a run against a mate in his pathy v6 with my Old RRC and just was about to grab third all sounding sweet and Bang , dinted Bonnet and all sorts of noise.
Whats happened.
Pulled staright over pop bonnet and see all soughts of carnage The main cooling fan decided to let the blades go.
1 into bonnet/fan shroud,1 through radiater ,1 through radiator hoses and 1 hit just beside battery. my mate was all over the place but i had him till then.
Apparently problem with old fans. All easily fixed.

i'm abit lazy...i dont change gears the ZF does, and any where between 2500 and about 5800, usually round 4000rpm, but hey its not a daily driver...

Many thanks to all who have replied.
Very interesting comments by all.
One of the reasons I love a V8 is that you have loads of torque down low and yes you can amble around all day and cruise through roundabouts in top gear.
But its also nice to know that when you want a bit of noise going to 4000rpm won't hurt it.
wes