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When the engine is cold, I shift at 3000 rpm and don't wind it up over that. After my engine has warmed up, I shift at 4000 rpm and I'll let it wind up. These engines don't like to be lugged. Most of the time driving in town, I drive in 3rd gear. This puts me at 40-45 mph @ 4000rpm. On 35 mph roads, I drive in 2nd gear at about the same rpm. It took some getting used to because I thought I was revving it too much but I find that this is ideal for cruising in the "sweet spot" in the power band. The car is much more responsive. This is a 1980 SC
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