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Old 01-01-2015, 05:00 PM   #5
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Default Re: V8 flatly RPMs 100s or Thousands

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron View Post
If you're racing you shift just before the engine begins to flatten out, havee to stay on the hi side of the torque curve. Some trans have a very low 1st gear and when you hit second your already on the wrong side of the curve. You can only get the hang of it by looking at the timing sheets and blowing a few engines.
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