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Ron Finney · 07-02-2010, 01:59 PM

Typically, its the high HP cars that are shifting on the stop so they don't spin the tires when they come off the stop. If you are on the stop for 2 seconds then you may want to shift on time while on the stop. However, As Bob said, there are several of us who still shift on RPM and do not have any problem with consistency......I even still shift by hand. It really comes down to your combination......some guys have issues with their engines climbing RPM while on the stop and others don't. It really doesn't matter if your engine climbs RPM while on the stop as long as it does it the same every time. If your car only runs low 10's you would probably be OK shifting on RPM after it comes off the stop.

If you aren't going on the stop until 1.0.....I would switch that to .1 or .2 that will give you more MPH on the big end.

Good Luck!

07-02-2010, 01:59 PM	#9
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Shifting on the Stop?? Typically, its the high HP cars that are shifting on the stop so they don't spin the tires when they come off the stop. If you are on the stop for 2 seconds then you may want to shift on time while on the stop. However, As Bob said, there are several of us who still shift on RPM and do not have any problem with consistency......I even still shift by hand. It really comes down to your combination......some guys have issues with their engines climbing RPM while on the stop and others don't. It really doesn't matter if your engine climbs RPM while on the stop as long as it does it the same every time. If your car only runs low 10's you would probably be OK shifting on RPM after it comes off the stop. If you aren't going on the stop until 1.0.....I would switch that to .1 or .2 that will give you more MPH on the big end. Good Luck! __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C Last edited by Ron Finney; 07-02-2010 at 02:08 PM.