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> From: WillTier@aol.com
> To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> Subject: Re: 2100RPM at 70, not 2150
> Date: Tuesday, April 29, 1997 02:21 PM
>
> In a message dated 97-04-29 12:36:36 EDT, you write:
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> << My 5 speed, 3.90 w/ 215/75/15's runs
> 70 mph @ 2450 rpm >>
>
>
> Now there is a different one. most were 2250
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>
The tach is a hair above 2400 rpm, so maybe
2425 to be exact... If it helps any, 3rd gear @ 72 mph =
4800-4900 rpm (1/8th mile)... 80 MPH in 5th = 2800 rpm...
Which equals 15.00 mpg... (Vegas to San Diego, 5 hours, 1 coffee
stop, 1 gas stop, 2 pee stops... :P)
..Sam '95 SLT
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