at which RPM should i shift my MT to increase synchro life?

Not sure if it depends on the car, but at what RPM
should I engage the clutch on my manual transmission
if I want to ensure minimal synchro wear?

 

The same RPM as you would need to save tires.. 0 RPM..

 

When starting out, I try to stay just above idle (around 1,000 RPM) with
my Chevy pickup until the clutch is fully engaged. Then throttle up
normally. This is obviously assuming I'm not pulling out into heavy
traffic where I need more hustle. This will minimize wear on the
clutch. When changing gears, you want to try to match the RPM required
for the next gear before engaging the clutch. Hard to do exactly all
the time, but with experience with the vehicle and practice you can come
pretty close.


Matt

 

Clutch wear through use is down to 'clutch slipping'.. a little bit of
practice and you will soon be engaging the clutch like a professional..
applying too little revs will either end in a stall or extensive clutch
slipping to maintain takeoff.. applyng too many will result in tire squeal
takeoffs and synchro breakage.. there is no hard and fast rule here as it
depends whether the takeoff is up or downhill or just on the level..
practice is the key..