where can i find or calculate the optimal shift points for the 2.4 5 speed to obtain the best possible acceleration?

 

400 rpm before the limiter of course..

 

no, from what ive read coming close to redlining it will not give u the best acceleration.

 

i believe the 2.2 and 2.4 both make peak HP at 6200RPMs, or atleast thats where HP drops dramatically...so there ya go

 

2.2 L61
Horsepower: 135 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 142 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

2.4 LE5
Horsepower: 173 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 163 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

As far as when you should shift, it's really up to you but most people I talk to say even though your power starts to drop off (you're going pass your peak) you may still have a advantage to keep revving because when you shift quickly into the next gear you should drop down right into or around your powerband.

 

Fine, you can get that one this time lol