by shifting at redline? does anyone know the data for max speed in gears 1st, 2nd 3rd etc?

 

Yes, but only by slipping the clutch.

You can calculate speeds here:
http://www.reverendsgarage.net/index.php?c..._calculator.php

MY04 gearing sepcs are:
Secondary reduction - 1.208
Final drive - 4.100
Redline - 8200
1st - 3.133
2nd - 2.045
3rd - 1.481
4th - 1.161
5th - 0.942
6th - 0.763
Reverse - 2.800

 

thx...looks like a redline shift from 1st into 2nd rpm will drop to 5300 or so. from 2nd you're in vtec range.

neat calculator.

 

when you get on it and shift @ redline or a little below it easily stays in the vtec range. (the gearbox has closer ratios for 04)