perfect rpm's

[bmyslis]

i'm a brand new used boxster owner. i have a '97 boxster with 13,500 miles on it. what is the optimal range to run the rpm's at.

i've been told that boxster's like to run at between 3,000-4000 rpm. it sounds high to me.

thanks for the input.

bruce

[Pablito]

In my opinion that's true for normal cruising, however the fun starts north of the 4,500 rpm's when the changeover starts....then you'll feel those ponies pull you away from the pack...fun fun fun!!!

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by bmyslis

i'm a brand new used boxster owner. i have a '97 boxster with 13,500 miles on it. what is the optimal range to run the rpm's at.

i've been told that boxster's like to run at between 3,000-4000 rpm. it sounds high to me.

thanks for the input.

bruce

On that engine, that is about right for normal driving.

The S can be happier down low.

More torque.

[Adam]

I believe the red-line on 2.5L's is 6,800rpm. As mentioned earlier, the cam switch is at about 5,000 rpm so far maximum accleration you would want to stay in between these two parameters. If you are just cruising on the highway just stick it in 5th unless you need to downshift to pass or something.

[Porschekid]

While were talking about perfect RPM's... What do you think the perfect launch RPM's on a 986 would be? Mine is the 2.7 but I'm assuming they'd all be pretty close.

[Adam]

I launch my S the following way. Hold revs at right around 3k rpm. Little less than that if the surface isn't high traction or I'll get to much wheel spin. I then basically let out the clutch very fast, almost like a dump and floor the gas. This usually results in slight wheel spin and a fairly quick launch without bog. A harder launch can be had by holding the revs higher say around 4-5k rpm and feathering the clutch out more slowly but this will result in more clutch wear so I stick to the first method. Since you're dealing with slightly less hp/Tq your launch method will differ slightly but this should give you a starting point.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by Porschekid

While were talking about perfect RPM's... What do you think the perfect launch RPM's on a 986 would be? Mine is the 2.7 but I'm assuming they'd all be pretty close.

You talking about lauch in as in Maximum acceleration or just around town driving?

[Porschekid]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

You talking about lauch in as in Maximum acceleration or just around town driving?

Acceleration. I've yet to race anyone in my box, but if a cocky s2k owner started revving at me I may hafta give er a go...