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Originally Posted by ConnClark
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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Yep and I will glad for it since the clutch turns much of the kinetic energy into heat and powder.
I rather not replace a $500-$1500 clutch job (depending on who and when) in 150k when I can replace it after 300k.