2002 Maxima SE 6 Spd -RPM while shifting question

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bertrand68@gmail.com - 01 May 2006 20:28 GMT

I have searched this group and Maxima.org forums for a definitive
answer...

I've been driving manual shift cars since I learned to drive, but this
is my 1st "performance" 6 speed...

I notice that when I'm shifting up, the RPM seems to "hang / pause"
between shifts. All the research I've been able to do indicates this
is a normal function of the modern engine "RPM matching" to ease the
load on the clutch / synchros and get the best performance & emissions
out of the car.

Is this normal, does anyone else notice this behaviour? Do all high
performance manual transmissions do this?

Thanks in advance,

BR

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codifus@optonline.net - 02 May 2006 01:01 GMT

This is absolutely normal in modern manual tranny vehicles. The
explanation goes soemthing like this: the ECU keeps the revs up to burn
the uburnt hydrocarbons for better emissions. You get a cleaner tail
pipe, and a rev matching nightmare:)

CD

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bertrand68@gmail.com - 02 May 2006 15:36 GMT

Thanks,

Anyone know if it can be turned off?
When I'm not granny-shifting my way to work <save $$$> I "occasionally"
like to drive my Max the way it should be ;-) I find the "RPM hang" too
slow for more aggressive shifting...

Cheers,

BR

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Wiikinki - 02 May 2006 10:03 GMT

How about shiftin down, do u get decent engine brakin deceleration

Why: One thing that increases energy consumption is accel/decel of (rotatin) masses.

This greenpee featurin started in the 80's - noECU/carburettors already. First thing to do was ripoff... (I never figured out that nissan 'wisdom' of squirting more gas just to be greener.

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