Re: RPMs at speed...

[Ray Dowling <jgriffis@worldnet.att.net>]

Brandon Sommerville wrote:
> 
> Hey guys,
> 
> Just got a new tranny as mine bit the dust last week :(.
> 
> The old tranny turned 3500 rpms @ 140 km/h (90mph), my new one does 4000 rpm
> @ 140 km/h.  What does everyone else do?
> 
> I like it much better, I love the engine sound, and acceleration is GREAT!!!
> 
> I've got to be careful now, because I can hit 160 km/h (100 mph) without
> even realising it.  Holy speeding tickets Batman!
> 

 Trust me... More isn't always better. Mine turns 3500 RPM at 60Mph...
It redlines near 100.... Yes, this is in fifth. I think the guy I bought
it from had the gear ratios customized for racing.

   Ray    - '81 Scirocco_S
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