At what RPM to Shift.......

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AMTIII
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I have a 2003 Mustang GT and have not been shifting before 3500 rpm or doing so by sound, but never going near or over 4000, is there a written or unwritten rule?
Nov 26, 2006 at 3:59 AM
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CATCH_15
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If you are in no hurry and just cruising, 2,000 rpm should be just fine. When I drive my Mustang around the city I shift between 2,000 and 2,500 depending on how much of a hurry I'm in. It's a V-8, so low rpms are better for cruising.
Nov 26, 2006 at 2:58 PM
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