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Originally Posted by serialk11r
I think it might be interesting to try going up that hill a bit faster if your engine has more torque at a higher speed, the maximum load BSFC might improve quite a bit and you might see better results despite going faster.
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I'd like to get a running start, but the speed limit changes from 25 to 55 at the bottom of the hill. I can just get to 55 MPH in 4th gear near the bottom. I would need to use 3rd gear to hit the hill any faster.
As it is, I approach the bottom of the hill in 5th at about 12 lbs MAP at 30 to 35 MPH, shift down to 4th, hold about 12 lbs MAP until 55 MPH, then maintain 55 MPH in 4th until near the top, then shift to 5th. There is a transition from a low grade to a steeper grade about the point where I reach 55 MPH.