Originally Posted by
velociabstract
I haven't done the calculations with my car but it would also depend on the comparison between the stock redline to after gear change rpm torque average compared to the higher redline rpm to new higher gear change rpm torque average. Being the same would mean the higher redline would be advantageous.
Les
I meant to address this point earlier, but this damn phone keyboard kept miffing up my words, got distracted.
Anyway, higher shift points in and of themselves aren't necessarily bad. If set properly, they'll set the stage for your next gear to fall well within your tq&hp range, meaning you go faster (less time spent revving through the entire range).
I pulled off a similar feat in my 300-SRT, 12.3 @ 110 with just a base tune, 3200 stall, intake and DRs, 12.52 on street tires. The shift points gave me an edge over similar setups on factory shifts.
Sorry if I'm carrying on here, but I just wanted to clarify the things I've stated earlier.