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h422694 · 07-21-2016, 09:40 AM

I just returned from a High Performance Driving Class in Nevada. They had Z51 & Z06 vehicles in both auto and manual, all '15's & 16's. Cars were stock except for radios and heavier oil and air temps were 106-107. Training was a rotation between classroom and track, approx. 40-50 min sessions each. During the 2 day class none of the autos overheated. The reason given by the instructors is that they recommend the cars be shifted at the peak HP curve, approx. 5500RPM, since you really do not gain anything over that shift point. We also ran a cool down lap at the end of each session at 40-50mph in 4th gear.
We also ran air conditioning at max.

07-21-2016, 09:40 AM	#28
h422694 Drives: '16 Z06 7 Spd, 2024 High Country HD Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 442	I just returned from a High Performance Driving Class in Nevada. They had Z51 & Z06 vehicles in both auto and manual, all '15's & 16's. Cars were stock except for radios and heavier oil and air temps were 106-107. Training was a rotation between classroom and track, approx. 40-50 min sessions each. During the 2 day class none of the autos overheated. The reason given by the instructors is that they recommend the cars be shifted at the peak HP curve, approx. 5500RPM, since you really do not gain anything over that shift point. We also ran a cool down lap at the end of each session at 40-50mph in 4th gear. We also ran air conditioning at max. Last edited by h422694; 07-21-2016 at 02:28 PM.