In a message dated 12/07/01 7:33:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
barneymg@ntsource.com writes:
> >Barney, if it is really a street cam, you aren't doing anything at 7000
> but making noise and reducing bottom end life!
>
> Tell that to all the guys staring at my FTDI trophies. 8) For short
> periods of time while autocrossing in 2nd gear the small drop off of torque
> from 6000-7000 rpm is not nearly as bad as the drop off of rear wheel
> torque caused by a shift into 3rd gear.
I stand by what I said. Your power is dropping above 6000 rpm.
If you don't already have a CR gear box, spend the bucks - it will let you
keep it near the torque peak without thrashing the poor thing.
If you don't believe me, have a look at a power curve sometime.
Bill
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