Optimal Shift Points

wolf370z

So technically you shift according to horsepower since it is the theoretical display of power you're putting to the ground? So that explains why from a 60 roll a 350fwhp honda that makes like 255 ft lbs of torque would embarass a similar weight car with 300fwhp and 300 ft lbs of torque?

However in the 1/4 mile the 300fwhp and 300 ft lbs torque would be faster because it would have more torque to push it off the line? So either way they'd both still be shifting at or near redline (whichever keeps them in their power band which is based off peak horsepower?)

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WarmAndSCSI

Exactly.

But a 300 lb-ft car may make that torque right at 5252 rpm, so who knows. Generally speaking, low-end torque (i.e. torque between idle and the start of your power band) will get you a better 60' time up to the limit of your tires and suspension, but nothing more unless you're pulling stumps lol

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