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Old 08-28-2014, 02:11 PM   #14
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Re: Freeway Speed in a 3 Speed

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i run a 3.27 gear and a 700r4, i don't have a tach but it feels like i'm idling at 55 mph
just ran these numbers through a rpm/gear calulator with 3.27 gear, .70 4th gear and 28 inch tires
truk is idling at 55 mph, truk runs 1511 rpm; at 70 mph it is 1940 rpm and at 100 mph it is 2747 rpm
no wonder i get 20 mph cruising at 80 mph
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