Ideal shift point article

I didn't read all of it but to make a blanket statement that is shift 1k above peak is just stupid.


Did the guy account for what the transmission gearing was?

You figure the gearing splits and shift far enough above peak to keep the engine above peak torque.

That's why an engine with a flatter HP peak is easier to drive than an engine with a sharp peak. The sharp peak can be quicker, but it's harder to drive.