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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Default RPM @ 65mph?
In 6th gear for Z51 MN6 and base MN6...

My math shows..
Z51 1637 rpm
base 1436 rpm
Just curious if I'm figuring this out right. Nothing to do while I wait for my '06 C6
Thanks...
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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It looks right for the base car.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Cool...thanks. Care to verify top speed RPM?
Base- 186 mph in 5th @ 6080rpm

Z51-186 mph in 5th @5834 rpm

(please verify these figures ONLY with a professional driver on a closed course)

I'd like to know the strategy behind 5th and 6th gear choices for Z51...
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Would it be much easier to calculate the speed by mulltiplying it by 1000 RPM? Its always worked for me.
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I run 1500 @ 70 and 1700 @ 80.

I have a mn6 f55 coupe.
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Though you didn't ask I was on my way home tonight and I remebered your post. I have Z-51 Auto and rpm was 1850.
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