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      07-13-2011, 08:32 AM   #7
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There is one additional consideration, the mechnical gearing / accelleration
advantage of running in a lower gear. (eg your car will accellerate much faster
in 1st gear vs. 6th gear)

With all high reving N/A motors, I am aware of, this you will be close to or at
readline before the torque to the wheels will exceed the next higher gear or
at redline. To max. acceleration with an S54 you will need to shift at the
highest RPM you are comfortable with. As mentioned earlier higher "piston
speeds" put significant stress on the motor.

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