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Run between 3000 and 4000 rpms
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For normal daily driving in traffic I run between 3000 and 4000 RPMs.
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Anyhow, on a relatively flat stretch of road I use 6th gear to reduce rpms and improve gas mileage.
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Thats probably a problem for drivers who only ever drove an automatic before getting a manual car.
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Cars have always meant more to those that do their own cleaning, detailing, maintanence, etc.
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This box was originally the testbed for the 7-speed 991 gearbox; Porsche gave it to the 'Fast and Furious' production crew stating it was "too cumbersome for daily use."
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secondly, to the best of my knowledge, ferdinand porsche's goal was to build a car that offered higher level performance that could be used daily due to is usability, efficiency, and reliability.
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For what reason? I don't really see the logic. Link to post?
Although I have been somewhat lazy to diligently shift to 6th and have known to hold 5th, I'm sure that will change after I install my new cans.
The concern is that at too low a speed in a higher gear causes the engine to lug which is over time can be harmful to the engine.
I do not know what rpms the engine in your car runs at at 70mph in 6th (or top gear if fewer gears than 6)) -- heck I can't even remember what rpms my 996 Turbo engine runs at in 6th gear at 70mph but if I had to guess between 2K and 2.5K but that's as close as I can come.. wait let me check my pics....
Ok, I found a photo I snapped at 75mph and the tach indicates 2600 rpms.
Anyhow, on a relatively flat stretch of road I use 6th gear to reduce rpms and improve gas mileage.
What I avoid doing is doing this when the engine is cold and I avoid giving the engine very much throttle.
If hard acceleration is called for I'll downshift to 5th or even 4th but in the Turbo 5th is almost always enough. Heck acceleration in 6th is ok as long as I don't get piggy about it.
It boils down to mechanical common sense. You wouldn't drive around in too low a gear to keep the engine near or at redline all the time and on the other end of the scale you shouldn't drive around in too high a gear at too low a speed that the engine is barely above idle.
My car was designed specifically for one of the 'Fast and Furious' movies; consequently, I have 23 forward gears that actually accelerate me more the higher I go.
You drive under 70mph?
I generally leave it in 5th if I am under 70, but only because I get a little droning cruising under 2200 and 70 in 6th is 2300.
No, the over-drive gears bring it to 28. The first 23 allow you to live life a quarter mile at a time.
This box was originally the testbed for the 7-speed 991 gearbox; Porsche gave it to the 'Fast and Furious' production crew stating it was "too cumbersome for daily use."
6th gear is one of the best economic stimulus plans I've ever experienced. My Wife holds 4 Land Speed Records in a 996 and the slowest is 152 MPH. She NEVER used 6th gear.
As always, opinions will vary and everyone has a different answer.
Yes RPMs is the answer here not the gear. Keep RPMs over 2500 in all gears. For normal daily driving in traffic I run between 3000 and 4000 RPMs. If no one is in my way and the conditions permit then over 4k we go.
I will not drive my car at less than 2000 revs cruising. Hardly ever use the radio. I can hear the engine is happier at 2500 and upwards.
I dont need to see anything in writing. I am a good driver and know when to change. Thats probably a problem for drivers who only ever drove an automatic before getting a manual car. Its kind of built into us British and European drivers as Automatic cars are not liked in the UK. I would love to see a survey on which country has the highest IMS failures. relative to the amount of 996 sold in that country. My guess would be the States. And before yawl American drivers jump up screaming about that statement. Thats only IMHO... I am British BTW if you hadn't already guessed. But thats getting off the subject...
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I will not drive my car at less than 2000 revs cruising. Hardly ever use the radio. I can hear the engine is happier at 2500 and upwards.
Never really paid attention to rpm/speed as I drive. Read this yesterday so paid attention last night and quickly noticed that I just pay attention to how "happy" the engine feels, I call it the sweet spot. Anyway - since I paid attention I noticed that on the interstate I will be in 6th at 68mph or above yet often found myself cruising in 5th at that speed as well. Seems like I typically cruise somewhere between 2800 and 3200 rpm just because that's when she feels happy.
Of course, just like my 68 911 of days past, the faster she goes the happier her song.
I think I remember reading this in the manual somewhere, that 48mph is the lowest that the 6th gear can be shifted to. So I guess at 70mph it shouldn't do any harm to the engine.
I've found I get slightly better gas mileage if I stay out of 6th gear until 70 or so. The car drives fine if I'm in 6th around 55 or so, but it requires me to hold the gas pedal down a little more (IE, the engine is lugging ever so slightly).
Like a few other people have mentioned, these cars just really prefer to be at 3000 rpms or above.
Hurdi, now youve got me scared to let my engine idle. Thats all its done lately in my shop. I do hope to at least drive my car again if the weather ever drys up.
Strange I see other posters quoting differant speeds at 3000 revs. Mine is right on 80mph at 3000 revs. I have 18 inch wheels which probably make the differance. I take it you all have 17 inch wheels? correct?
Ot for a second......So ahhhhh....K'ster you a leo? Cop car picture before now the avatar is full of blow......missing the hookers though. Hope you are not posting while protecting the innocent...
The 911 is an extension of one's self. If you choose to falsely believe that she is just an expression of metal and plastic, then you have lost the true concept of Ferdinand Porsche.
Firstly, hows the weather there in fantasy land?
secondly, to the best of my knowledge, ferdinand porsche's goal was to build a car that offered higher level performance that could be used daily due to is usability, efficiency, and reliability. I don't seem to recall any bull**** about an extension of one's self. In fact, I think he would be disgusted by the worship some of the people place on these pieces of metal. He thought they should be used and enjoyed as cars, not as some metaphysical part of one's personality.
Thirdly, telling someone that their belief that a car is an expression of steel and plastic is false is so incredibly asinine its hard for me to address.
Might be time to take a look at yourself and your priorities.
Oh I see now...its not other cars that are extensions of one's self
but just 911s.
What about the true concept of Harley Earl or Zora Arkus-Duntov? they don't count right?
delusion is a helluva drug
Well, if this threads going OT, I may as well contribute to the unavoidable train wreck.
To me, its more of an art work, or interesting sculpture. Still thinking of moving my car in the house once I finish cleaning and detailing the chasis parts and underbody.
Everything must be clean, of course.
No, people personifying pieces of metal drives me crazy. Metaphors are fine, and sure I like movies and good stand up comics. Then again, they usually aren't talking about rpms and the engine's attitude about them
wow, so you've got nothing of substance (aside from parking your car in your house,
) so you're gonna try to attack NJ? Pretty weak. Where are you from again?
The train has begun to derail...
Aside from that, one thing I have noticed is the attitude and the way newbies entering into the sports car/exotic/modified car hobby think of their rides.
One thing people should ask themselves is do you own the car or does the car own you?
It's a simple question but very valid question in the world of the car hobby.
+1....I'm in love with my car. I think some owners treat their car like a piece of hummel porcelain. Ridiculous. There is saying from duh hood......I only beats yuh cuz I loves yuh.
PS.....I think Snookie is hot since she lost the weight
My Porsche is nothing more than a toy.....its purpose is to give me satisfaction/fun.......I get both driving it......cleaning it......modding it.....repairing it (as long as it is simple cheap stuff).....
The moment it stops serving its purpose......out it goes......
And finally, I do not think cruising at 65MPH in 6th gear will cause any problems........
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Nice boob diversion.
Haha. It's wonderful here, thank you.
Yes, I'm a newbie and I suppose at some point the honeymoon might wear off and it will become "just a car", but I sure as heck hope not!
Steve, dont sweat it. Cars have always meant more to those that do their own cleaning, detailing, maintanence, etc. VS. those that just drop their car off at the local "Soapy Suds Scratch Shop" for detailing then to the local "Please Break it off in My Azz Porsche Dealer" for an oil change.
As passionate as you seem to be about your 996, why dont you buy the Bentley manual, join Renntech, read as much as possible, then do some of your own maint? You will really appreciate your car more.
I will be pulling my trans shortly to inspect the clutch for wear, RMS, IMSB, and a good cleaning. I dont know all the history on my car, so its the only way to find out. 56K miles BTW.
