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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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My setup runs 32 psi and drops to 22-26 psi.
When is the right time to shift gear? When it reaches the 32 psi or later?
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Best way is just experiment, each engine can be different.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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You need to be changing gear where max torque is in the rev range
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