what rpm do u guys change gears at?

i usually change in the upper 2000's.

oh ya, if u r setting the cruise control for an extended drive, is it ok to have the revs lower than 2000? say 1800 or so. i don't want to cruise at around 3000 in 4th, cause i think it's bad for the engine.

Is it?

thanks!

yes, you won't hurt anything by keeping it below 2K revs.

Even through normal everyday driving i shift at 4-4500 rpm

6500



1989 Turbo Trans Am #82, 2007 Cobalt SS G85

Curbe wrote:Even through normal everyday driving i shift at 4-4500 rpm

really??? that's not too high? won't u wear out your engine pretty fast?

Rodimus Prime wrote:6500

thats why you get crappy MPG



Im a Xbox 360 fanboy...and damn proud of it!!

my engine has 323,000km's on it and still going strong. Decent mileage as well even shifting at the higher rate. Not bad for an old bucket 2.2ohv

I just make sure to keep my coolant topped and change the oil and filter at regular intervals. Only thing that bugs me is the valvetrain chatter due to old lifters and those stamped factory rockers (which will be replaced soon enough)