Lowest MPH in 6th gear without lugging?

Quiksilver16ss · 01-03-2017, 10:19 PM

Was wondering what's the lowest speed everyone is going in 6th gear in an SS M6 without dangerously lugging the motor too low in RPMs? Me 50 is the lowest.

Lemosine · 01-04-2017, 11:11 AM

I would say 60

Mityguy · 01-04-2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiksilver16ss

Was wondering what's the lowest speed everyone is going in 6th gear in an SS M6 without dangerously lugging the motor too low in RPMs? Me 50 is the lowest.

50 seems really slow for 6th... I'd say the lowest speed i'm willing to shift in to sixth is 60.

diirk · 01-04-2017, 12:09 PM

I'm around 55mph. I typically just go by RPM. I shift into 6th at 2k when I'm playing with trying to get better mileage.

4xlr8n · 01-04-2017, 12:15 PM

The answer is...it depends...

Lugging is a product of two variables...engine speed (rpm) and throttle position.

The lower the rpm, the less tolerant an engine is for open throttle.

You can cruise at 1000 rpm in sixth gear on flat land with hardly any throttle at all and you are not lugging the engine. Now, go to pass someone or climb a steep grade where you need to really open up the throttle and you are now lugging the engine.

KMPrenger · 01-04-2017, 12:24 PM

I don't know about the M6, but I can tell you on the A8 (in manual mode), it will hold onto 8th gear when cruising on flat ground (steady throttle) until somewhere in 40 or even high 30 mph range. Seems like it won't force a shift down until 800-900 rpm.

I might not be remembering that correctly, but I do remember trying it out a while back and it surprised me how slow I could go before it would shift down.

cbr1100xx · 01-04-2017, 02:01 PM

I found 6th to be worthless unless I'm going 80+

F1FTY · 01-04-2017, 02:35 PM

I use 6th as low as 46 mph depending on road conditions.

Quiksilver16ss · 01-04-2017, 06:19 PM

Yea I guess it depends on the situation y'all.. I figured 50-55 the bare minimum and if I need to accelerate I can go to 5th. Makes u wonder when the 1-4 shift kicks in if it's dangerous for the car or not. Less than 20mph in 4 gear and it sounds like it's lugging. Hmm GM

01-03-2017, 10:19 PM	#1
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	Lowest MPH in 6th gear without lugging? Was wondering what's the lowest speed everyone is going in 6th gear in an SS M6 without dangerously lugging the motor too low in RPMs? Me 50 is the lowest. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

01-04-2017, 12:09 PM	#4
diirk Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 713	I'm around 55mph. I typically just go by RPM. I shift into 6th at 2k when I'm playing with trying to get better mileage. __________________ 16 2SS 6MT NPP White \| MRR \| ACT \| JBA \| SCT \| C7C 04 Ram 2500 CDT 4x4 Quad 91 Miata 1.8 Feal Wilwood Track Car 1morproject

01-04-2017, 12:15 PM	#5
4xlr8n Red Hot Drives: 2017 Camaro RS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 47	The answer is...it depends... Lugging is a product of two variables...engine speed (rpm) and throttle position. The lower the rpm, the less tolerant an engine is for open throttle. You can cruise at 1000 rpm in sixth gear on flat land with hardly any throttle at all and you are not lugging the engine. Now, go to pass someone or climb a steep grade where you need to really open up the throttle and you are now lugging the engine. __________________

01-04-2017, 12:24 PM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I don't know about the M6, but I can tell you on the A8 (in manual mode), it will hold onto 8th gear when cruising on flat ground (steady throttle) until somewhere in 40 or even high 30 mph range. Seems like it won't force a shift down until 800-900 rpm. I might not be remembering that correctly, but I do remember trying it out a while back and it surprised me how slow I could go before it would shift down. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-04-2017, 02:35 PM	#8
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	I use 6th as low as 46 mph depending on road conditions. __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

01-04-2017, 11:11 AM	#2
Lemosine Drives: 2016 M6 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 221	I would say 60

01-04-2017, 02:01 PM	#7
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	I found 6th to be worthless unless I'm going 80+

01-04-2017, 06:19 PM	#9
Quiksilver16ss Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bath, Nc Posts: 251	Yea I guess it depends on the situation y'all.. I figured 50-55 the bare minimum and if I need to accelerate I can go to 5th. Makes u wonder when the 1-4 shift kicks in if it's dangerous for the car or not. Less than 20mph in 4 gear and it sounds like it's lugging. Hmm GM __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS M6, NPP, MRC, sunroof, black hashmarks, black bowties, Low gloss black 20" wheels

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