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Normally I shift at 1100-1150rpm into the next gear , the same threw all gears till I'm settled in at 1000rpm in 5th at 30 mph which takes 6-10 seconds and about 100ft. of road.
But if i want to zip off I let the rpm hit 1300 then I shift fast and do the same with all the gears, using either way I go from 1st to 5th in about 100ft

So yup Frank I do raise the RPM for only a second or 2, the gears are spaced that tight but get me to cruising speed fast.
Admittedly I do shift somewhat like a speed demon but drive more like a snail in a rush , using my diesels low rpm torque.