With the stroker I didn't see a major difference in E.T. between the two gears. I did feel a major difference in driveability. Although I found that as well with a cam change. The stroker doesn't need those 4: 10 gears for around town whatsoever.
I usually set my shift light to go off at 58 to 62 but it also depends on where the other person is. If it's a Ford in the other lane pulling on me f that damn blue light!
At that point I depend on the rev limiter to do its job... At 72...pop.pop.pop... SHIFT!!