As far as the power goes, you can't be afraid to bounce the RPMs off the rev limiter at 7000 if you really have to scoot. It makes most of its power above 3500-4000 RPM. When passing vehicles in a spirited matter as I am apt to do (shaddup Freedom) I've been known to drop two gears to get the revs up into the sweet spot. Ya know, if'n I'm in a real hurry...
