i get about 280-290 it depends sometimes i get 300 when driving like grandma, when i vtec daily i get 250. but that is till way low near the end.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by slick rick
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I don't understand you guys.

 

Pretty low for 6th gear stock. Hate to lug the engine.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Prolene
[B] Pretty low for 6th gear stock.

 

I seriously doubt the F20C is as efficient at 2500 RPMs as it is at 3500 RPMs. Lugging an engine is not a good way to improve mileage.

 

"It all depends." I'm talking about just driving around. Higher RPMs means higher pumping losses and frictional losses. Best fuel economy is generally around 35-40 mph in high gear. We ain't talking breathing at its sweet spot but whether there is harm or at least lack of fuel efficiency, not ultimate performance. Also, I'm not suggesting <1500 RPM in any gear due to NVH. It just isn't that big a thing...

 

I'm with you, Slick, I never get 200 miles on a tank unless it's at least 1/3 freeway miles. I've gotten about 300 on all-freeway stints, though, and that's at 75-85mph.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by cdelena
[B]I am really interested in track impressions. With shorter gears you should be able to pull out of turns at a lower rpm, but there is more shifting. Does it force shifts in awkward spots and is it harder to be smooth with the number of shifts required?

 

very true whatever you gain from 4.77 have to be subtracted whatever you loose for having to shift, it will of course depend on the track since they all have diff turns that are taken at diff speed.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by cdelena
[B]I am really interested in track impressions. With shorter gears you should be able to pull out of turns at a lower rpm, but there is more shifting. Does it force shifts in awkward spots and is it harder to be smooth with the number of shifts required?