mine is the 2.2 I usually shift at 3k unless a ricer is trying to show me that the $300.00 wing in the back gave him an extra 10 hp then I redline it!

 

Heck Yeah!! Balls to the walls! That's the only way to drive in My opinion!! I deliver Pizza's in mine 2 nights a week! Pays the car payment and it Sure as heck doesn't get shifted before 6 grand!

 

The SS loves to go WFO ! , And i've grown quite fond of it myself !

 

im sorta in that same boat. from a v6 to a 4 banger was kinda lame.
but in the truck id try to keep it at 2 for gas reasons lol.

but for the hhr. i still keep it at 2 and half when taking off. but yes around 4 i hear that whistle i love it

but it still couldnt beat the sound of my truck hhaha.
its more of a beast!

 

Driving a 2.4 auto and being easy on the go pedal, it will shift around 2000 rpm. Being heavy on the go pedal, it will shift at ~6000-6500 rpm.

 

My shift points can vary because of traffic conditions but mostly they're 3000,3000,2600 and 2400 rpm.If traffic is denser I drop the points to 2500,2500,2200,2000.

 

I tend to be fairly conservative with my 2.2. I usually shift at about 2500rpm, but is really just getting a feel for it more than anything. Even the 2.2 is capable of moving fairly well, but it does need to be wound up more than a V8 does. Traffic patterns also have a lot to do with those shift points.

 

if i'm in that mood , i shift from 1 - I at 5-6500.....then it sometimes makes me ill because it shifts too soon when in I....maybe when i get a chance to put in the B&M thing it will be better....i'm testing the stage 2 Jet module currently.....OuCH ! my neck!

 

3grand ish for me.