Originally posted by RboYi
isnt that usually AROUND 1.5k RPM before redline? or on the dyno's ive seen it was. and on my 200sx it is around 1k i can feel a GREAT loss in Hp n torque.. maybe cuz its 19 years old. but yea.
Depends on the engine, but yeah, usually, because automakers set the gear spacing for you so that if you run to redline and shift, you're right back on top of your powerband.