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Feb 3, 2004

marshbuggy

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rpm vs mph chart available?

I now have a Civic VP without tach. Has anyone determined a chart/listing that describes rpm vs mph in the gears for this 5 spd? Thanks

Feb 3, 2004

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is a vp like a dx?

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Yup, like a DX, 'cept comes with radio, A/C, and something else.

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here. this only applys to the lx/dx with stock tires

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hey cool, thx for the link. i have a dx as well and although i dont "need" this chart its certainly good to know.

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can anyone help me read this chart? like what do the red highlights represent, and basically when is the best to shift. i read other threads and stuff about so and so rpm but i dont have a tach so i can only gauge it by speed, if anyone can help me out that would be great.

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hm, it's obvious from the chart....that..

the car never actually reach 117HP...the max HP of civic dx/lx....
the max only what? 101?

Apr 7, 2004

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I just want to add this graphic I made using the data in "speed.zip"

what you can see here, is that the optimal shifting point is always at redline except in third gear where it's around 6500 rpm

and this is with 185/65 R15 tires because that's what my car came with stock (canadian lx)

anyway it doesn't make much difference compared to 185/70 R14, there's about a 2mph difference max speed.

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hm, it's obvious from the chart....that..

the car never actually reach 117HP...the max HP of civic dx/lx....
the max only what? 101?

That chart has nothing to do with horsepower....WTF are you yakking about?