Dumb question. What is best RPM to shift gears. 1961 corvette ( 4 speed )

Asked by Kate2289 Nov 21, 2015 at 09:27 AM

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2,000 to 2,500 probably will work well.

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Unless you are accelerating to merge on the freeway or get away quick then I would shift at 4,000 to 5,000.

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