If the maximum horsepower you can get out of the H22A1 is 190 @ 6800 rpms, what's the benefit of shifting at, let's say, 7400 rpms? Is it because you can keep the revs higher when you up-shift?
You stay in Vtec longer. When you shift at a lower rpm you are more likely to drop out of vtec. Most of my experience with the H22A has been crappy before vtec.
Originally posted by Mattsy93vtec isnt 6800 tho the optimum shift point for 1/4 mile times? (2nd gear and after that is).
- M
I highly doubt it. I shift near that on my h23. Even if your hp is lower up top you have the benfit of being in a lower gear. For it to be better to shift before redline you have to have more power in the next gear not just more hp from the engine.
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