if i wanted my 3rd and 4th gear to pull faster.. do i want more high or low end....h/l end have always confused me

 

Depends on how you drive, really. If you drive it around above about 3,500 most of the time (like I do) then high end is for you. But if you usually keep your rpms pretty tame, the low end is where you're going to want more oomph.

 

yes, high end low end is all about rpms..low end is i think a favorite over high end but its all on how u drive

 

and how long u want ure car, if ure driving daily over 4000 its going to obvoiusly be harder on ure engine

 

good thing to point out

 

Actually, the midrange engine speeds (~2,500 - 4,000) are the best places to drive any small displacement I4. If you start digging down too far below that, you're actually putting more wear on the engine than you think, and the reduced oil pressure can cause even more wear issues. Basically, keep it out of the mud and your engine longetivity will increase dramatically.

 

i did say above 4000

 

Well, driving 4,002 isn't going to make a difference. And I consider that conservative even, but my Civ differs a lot from his, so basically, what ever you're comfortable with, just try to keep it up.