1.5T With a CVT, it's said to not apply high torque at the low end. At what RPM is no longer considered "low end"?

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Basically I'm asking if not from a dead stop, what RPM is safe to WOT? We cruise at like 1500 RPM so once we hit 1500-2000, we're good to go WOT without damaging the CVT long term? Specifically I'm using the Ktuner 21psi map with quick adjustments.
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From my observation on ots tunes, Hondata and KTuner tunes are conservative in terms of tuning boost at RPM ranging from 550 - 2750 RPM and start ramping up 3000 RPM and up.

I assume low RPM range should be 550 - 2750 RPM, Mid RPM 3000 - 4500 RPM, and high RPM 5000 - 6500 RPM (redline).

This is my own understanding and I would love to know the answer to this question as well.
 

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When they talk about too much low end torque and the CVT, it's not about when you can and can't floor it. You're welcome to floor it from a standing start as long as you aren't brake launching it. But honestly, I think the CVT works better from a rolling start.

When tuners design tunes for the CVT, I believe they generally keep torque somewhat lower at the 3500 rpm torque peak (compared to a manual) as a way to protect the CVT.

You also can use boost by gear and lower the psi in "1st" as another safegaurd for the CVT.
 

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With a CVT, it's said to not apply high torque at the low end. At what RPM is no longer considered "low end"?

3500rpm+
 


 


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