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Old 10-10-2012, 01:56 PM   #12 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Really, when up shifting you want to shift as quickly as possible. This captures the kinetic energy stored in the fly wheel and moving parts of the engine and transfers it to forward motion. Otherwise if you let the rpms drop to match the gear your shifting up into you allow all this energy to be dissipated and get nothing in return.
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