Hey guys, I recently got a 1998 V6 Camaro 5-speed. I've noticed that when I upshift and push my clutch in, the RPMs hang for a quick second before dropping. I don't want to let the clutch out in the next gear at a too high RPM so I wait for it to drop, which makes my shifts slow. Is this normal? Any tips on shifting faster?

(And btw, I'm talking like about a second or maybe even a fraction of a second, it's not long but long enough to delay my shift)

 

you will see a slight delay in throttle response with the drive by wire system you have. if its not responding timely it may be its sticking at the throttle body.

 

I think DBW started in in 99 but I am not sure. If the idle air control motor is slow to respond it could cause the issue. Search youtube for cleaning IAC valve.

 

What are the rpm's at when you push in the clutch? There is a shifting technique (to those who are fast with left foot and right hand) called "power shifting", where you don't take your right foot off the gas pedal at all. I'm sure you're nowhere near that rpm level. Basically, what I'm saying is you're fine shifting without hesitating unless the rpm's are pegged and you're a sluggish shifter. Even then, the engine would be bouncing off the rev limiter if you were late to the party.

 

sounds normal if your driving the car at normal speeds not hard then they should not be to high rpms,if your waiting an allowing the rmps to go higher ?like said what are the rpms at ,2000 rpms to 2500 should be normal even 3000 . if its higher then your waiting to long to shift mabey ,remember your not driving a high performance car too,but there nice cars,mabey the clutch is sliping food for though hear I don't know much

 

Thanks guys. For daily driving I usually shift at like 2500-3100 rpm. My only concern was clutch wear- if I don't wait long enough for the revs to fall and match when shifting up I was just afraid that it's going to create unnecessary wear in the clutch when it re-engages. But I suppose it's no big deal...

 

You got it, it's no big deal. I don't care how good one might be with a clutch, you're not going to rpm match the engine speed with clutch speed while changing gears.
Best to keep your mind on more important things while driving, like the hot chick on the sidewalk, adjusting your tunes, and not dropping your burger and coke. lol