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HELLsx · 07-22-2016, 10:14 PM

I just rarely use my 6 th gear.

I like the power i have when im in fifth and feel the 6th is REALLY just good if your gonna stay in the right lane for a LONG time and pretty much just be coasting.

At 120 km (20 over limit) im turning 1800 and thats with the 3.91's so its low in the powerband and there, i have almost no power if i need it fast (gotta dwn shift). So, unless i drive way above the limit, i often find myself driving in 5th.

I was thinking that because of this, i prolly could get away with using more gear in the rear because and get a better off the line hit.

Are there any guys running more gear on here with our cars? (Im thinking of this as i was writing the speed /rpm question).

HELLsx

LSXDoc · 07-22-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HELLsx

At 120 km (20 over limit) im turning 1800 and thats with the 3.91's so its low in the powerband and there, i have almost no power if i need it fast (gotta dwn shift). So, unless i drive way above the limit, i often find myself driving in 5th

I almost always run in 6th on the highway. I am with you, if I need to go fast, I will downshift. 5th and 6th are dogs anyways. My car really likes anything 2500rpms and above.

chargerfan2 · 07-22-2016, 11:12 PM

I just did a long drive from San Diego to Las Vegas. I put it in 6th only when I was around 100. There's some fun stretches of road on the 15 freeway where it is straight for miles and you can really open it up. Had some family in a minivan that's probably still talking about me. They were about a half mile ahead of me doing about 70 in the fast lane and no one in front of them for at least a mile and a half. I was in 6th doing about 95 then downshifted to 5th and took it up to 127 by the time I blew past them. I'm sure that van shook when I went by, my wife was just shaking her head like why?

LSXDoc · 07-23-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chargerfan2

I just did a long drive from San Diego to Las Vegas. I put it in 6th only when I was around 100. There's some fun stretches of road on the 15 freeway where it is straight for miles and you can really open it up. Had some family in a minivan that's probably still talking about me. They were about a half mile ahead of me doing about 70 in the fast lane and no one in front of them for at least a mile and a half. I was in 6th doing about 95 then downshifted to 5th and took it up to 127 by the time I blew past them. I'm sure that van shook when I went by, my wife was just shaking her head like why?

My wife does the same thing, but its usually because I downshift and go around some idiot driver here in Oklahoma.

rfopt · 07-23-2016, 05:35 PM

For just cruising I go to 6th gear at 55 mph and above. If i'm in traffic where I'm constantly forced to hunt between 45-60 I'll leave it in 5th. I leave it in 6th even when passing someone unless there is a tight window time-wise or I "know" someone is going to speed up to try to block me, which requires 5th or 4th gear.

jrhagen · 07-23-2016, 06:01 PM

You need more low end torque.

Billy10mm · 07-23-2016, 06:21 PM

55 and above and I'm in 6th. Use it constantly. Why waste gas?

ron123 · 07-23-2016, 06:37 PM

The 1LE TR6060 MM6 and the SS TR6060 M10 are overdrive in 5th and 6th gears.
Final ratios (2nd column specs in both charts below) match fairly close between the 1LE 3.91 and SS with 3.45

MM6 ... w/3.91
1st gear ratio: 2.66 10.42
2nd gear ratio: 1.78 6.97
3rd gear ratio: 1.30 5.09
4th gear ratio: 1.00 3.91
5th gear ratio: 0.74 2.90
6th gear ratio: 0.50 1.96

M10 ... w/3.45 ... w/3.91
1st gear ratio: 3.01 10.38 11.77
2nd gear ratio: 2.07 7.14 8.09
3rd gear ratio: 1.43 4.93 5.59
4th gear ratio: 1.00 3.45 3.91
5th gear ratio: 0.84 2.90 3.28
6th gear ratio: 0.57 1.97 2.23

Charts copied from 1LE thread.
Ron

HogsFan75 · 07-23-2016, 08:40 PM

I only use 5th and 6th on the interstate. Around town I rarely get out of 4th.

Considering 5th is overdrive and 6th is double overdrive, it makes no sense to be cruising around sub 60 using either of them.

Kendall421 · 07-23-2016, 09:31 PM

Expressway cruise gear only and typically if only cruising over 75 mph.

chargerfan2 · 07-23-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

55 and above and I'm in 6th. Use it constantly. Why waste gas?

I didn't buy the car for the gas mileage. I only drive it 1-2 days a week. I'm pretty mellow around town but get me on an open highway with very little traffic and it's always around 90-100. That one instance was out in the middle of nowhere going through the desert. Even cops don't like to go out there too much.

PapaKlutch · 07-24-2016, 01:36 AM

I use 6th gear when above 65-70 or so.

L99CAMA2011 · 07-24-2016, 02:07 AM

2.75" x pipe reduced to 2.5" Rear. Or 3" reduced to 2.5" like American Racing cat back should do the trick. This helps to maintain back pressure. I have Dynamax 3" X pipe that reduces to 2.5" Magnaflow at the tunnel brace. 473whp and no need to downshift from 5th to pass. Lighter wheels also helps.

DonM · 07-24-2016, 02:12 AM

When I went to Columbus, I accidentally used 5th gear instead of 6th, and kept an average speed of 77 mph & I got 25.2 MPG. On the way home, I remembered to use 6th and got 29.2 MPG ...

...not that I bought the car for the gas mileage (entirely)

07-22-2016, 10:14 PM	#1
HELLsx Drives: 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 161	6th speed use? I just rarely use my 6 th gear. I like the power i have when im in fifth and feel the 6th is REALLY just good if your gonna stay in the right lane for a LONG time and pretty much just be coasting. At 120 km (20 over limit) im turning 1800 and thats with the 3.91's so its low in the powerband and there, i have almost no power if i need it fast (gotta dwn shift). So, unless i drive way above the limit, i often find myself driving in 5th. I was thinking that because of this, i prolly could get away with using more gear in the rear because and get a better off the line hit. Are there any guys running more gear on here with our cars? (Im thinking of this as i was writing the speed /rpm question). HELLsx __________________ BOUGHT THE LAST avail. 2015 1LE in Canada!!! Signed March 3rd 2016. Shippig from British Columbia to Montreal for delivery. 2SS-RS-1LE. Exhaust (NPP), Recaro's(AYZ), Navigation, Heads UP display, Boston acoustic (UHQ), Rear view camera, Sun roof (CF5) ...(hey, it was there...), Opt Gas cap (VQL), Optionnal carpet mats (VYW), rear cargo net (W2D). RS package (WRS) / with HID lightning and fogs (T4F and T3N). Yep..... It was kinda loaded!! :-) but it was the last 2015 1LE in Canada. I wanted white.... I got BLACK!!!! Lol!!!

07-23-2016, 06:21 PM	#7
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	55 and above and I'm in 6th. Use it constantly. Why waste gas? __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

07-23-2016, 06:37 PM	#8
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	The 1LE TR6060 MM6 and the SS TR6060 M10 are overdrive in 5th and 6th gears. Final ratios (2nd column specs in both charts below) match fairly close between the 1LE 3.91 and SS with 3.45 MM6 ... w/3.91 1st gear ratio: 2.66 10.42 2nd gear ratio: 1.78 6.97 3rd gear ratio: 1.30 5.09 4th gear ratio: 1.00 3.91 5th gear ratio: 0.74 2.90 6th gear ratio: 0.50 1.96 M10 ... w/3.45 ... w/3.91 1st gear ratio: 3.01 10.38 11.77 2nd gear ratio: 2.07 7.14 8.09 3rd gear ratio: 1.43 4.93 5.59 4th gear ratio: 1.00 3.45 3.91 5th gear ratio: 0.84 2.90 3.28 6th gear ratio: 0.57 1.97 2.23 Charts copied from 1LE thread. Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

07-24-2016, 01:36 AM	#12
PapaKlutch Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/1LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nevada Posts: 947	I use 6th gear when above 65-70 or so. __________________ 2015 2SS/1LE/RECARO/NPP/RS/NAV

07-24-2016, 02:12 AM	#14
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	When I went to Columbus, I accidentally used 5th gear instead of 6th, and kept an average speed of 77 mph & I got 25.2 MPG. On the way home, I remembered to use 6th and got 29.2 MPG ... ...not that I bought the car for the gas mileage (entirely) __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

07-22-2016, 11:12 PM	#3
chargerfan2 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 167	I just did a long drive from San Diego to Las Vegas. I put it in 6th only when I was around 100. There's some fun stretches of road on the 15 freeway where it is straight for miles and you can really open it up. Had some family in a minivan that's probably still talking about me. They were about a half mile ahead of me doing about 70 in the fast lane and no one in front of them for at least a mile and a half. I was in 6th doing about 95 then downshifted to 5th and took it up to 127 by the time I blew past them. I'm sure that van shook when I went by, my wife was just shaking her head like why?

07-23-2016, 05:35 PM	#5
rfopt Drives: 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 147	For just cruising I go to 6th gear at 55 mph and above. If i'm in traffic where I'm constantly forced to hunt between 45-60 I'll leave it in 5th. I leave it in 6th even when passing someone unless there is a tight window time-wise or I "know" someone is going to speed up to try to block me, which requires 5th or 4th gear.

07-23-2016, 06:01 PM	#6
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	You need more low end torque.

07-23-2016, 08:40 PM	#9
HogsFan75 Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 334	I only use 5th and 6th on the interstate. Around town I rarely get out of 4th. Considering 5th is overdrive and 6th is double overdrive, it makes no sense to be cruising around sub 60 using either of them.

07-23-2016, 09:31 PM	#10
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	Expressway cruise gear only and typically if only cruising over 75 mph.

07-24-2016, 02:07 AM	#13
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	2.75" x pipe reduced to 2.5" Rear. Or 3" reduced to 2.5" like American Racing cat back should do the trick. This helps to maintain back pressure. I have Dynamax 3" X pipe that reduces to 2.5" Magnaflow at the tunnel brace. 473whp and no need to downshift from 5th to pass. Lighter wheels also helps.