Geneo4116 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 So gonna run 70 mph in 5th gear I run 2200 rpm in 6th gear 1400 rpm what say u guys is 6th gear lugging motor to low. ??????? For 600 miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Lugging your motor is never a good idea, regardless of the mileage on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookwyrm Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ford designed the overdrive in 6th for us to use it at highway speeds for fuel economy. So personally I don't think it's a problem to use it (because otherwise, why did they put it there?) Just be sure to downshift before accelerating or tackling any significant hills. Or keeping up with a conga line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 So gonna run 70 mph in 5th gear I run 2200 rpm in 6th gear 1400 rpm what say u guys is 6th gear lugging motor to low. ??????? For 600 miles? I drove from Co. Springs CO to Las Vegas NV and back, *AT* the posted speed limit using 6th gear whenever possible. Which was most of the time I was on the highway. You're not 'lugging' it at freeway speeds, unless maybe it's a 55mph zone in which case I shift down into 5th gear. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookwyrm Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Just double checked -- the SVT supplemental manual suggests making the 5-6 shift at 43 for optimal gas mileage (not that any of us are likely to ever shift that low!)... So normal freeway speeds certainly shouldn't ever be lugging the engine since I'd seriously doubt Ford would publish something as a recommendation that could cause potential serious warranty issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneo4116 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Kool thanks for all ur replys.1400 rpm just sounds a little above a idle.but everything is different in this new age of things. Oops now i feel old.but my friends gotta viper close to same rpm for his too.at 70mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.barton Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I drove from Co. Springs CO to Las Vegas NV and back, *AT* the posted speed limit using 6th gear whenever possible. Which was most of the time I was on the highway. You're not 'lugging' it at freeway speeds, unless maybe it's a 55mph zone in which case I shift down into 5th gear. Phill Sorry Phil, but I can't drive 55 Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I set the cruise at 78 on the interstate a let her go. She's happy that way and delivers about 21 mpg. You can always ease into the pedal to "dispatch" pesky traffic. 70mph/1400rpm ain't lugging it. I'm looking at about 2000 miles next week--vacation to the beach! Top down baby! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Sorry Phil, but I can't drive 55 Mark Sammy? Is that you SAMMY!? <lol> Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's not the RPM but the load the counts. You can go all day at 1200 rpm with minimal load. Going up hills or whatever then you downshift. I've cruised at 70 all day and 6th I got 22 miles per gallon. That's what it's there for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergenfelter Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ford actually designed 6th gear to avoid the gas guzzler tax. The car achieves it's top speed in 5th gear (I've never been there....) +1 on what wheelman said - 6th gear at 78MPH and she is very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Racing Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Have fun on your road trip. I am starting a small road trip next week also should be somewhere around 6621 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 You heading for the east coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Just got back from trip, I'll post stats later, but I love driving this car! It's great cruising up a curvy mountain road or zipping along the interstate......cruise at 78, love to watch the boost gauge jump with I go back to "resume" or head up a sharp hill. Fun car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Racing Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Driving from home to LA then doing the Mustangs Across America to Charlotte and then home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.