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Originally Posted by Lazarus
I think the discussing needs to be quantified between standard and automatic transmission.
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I agree -- without full control in an automatic, one would expect to get to the desired speed at a high load / lowest RPM possible -- or relatively quickly. Depending on the engine. I'd need to see the BSFC, but mine is about half of where max torque is made (5200/2 = 2600) 2500-3000 seems to be the best operating range.
Of course tests are required to confirm.
So how about a slap-shift auto? On the TSX I can force upshifts in the 2300 RPM range and keep the accelerator mashed (not fully, but 75% or so). I almost always drive with the manu-matic -- prevents the unexpected downshift until it computes that it absolutely has to based on speed.
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