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Old 08-07-2006, 11:35 PM
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Default Are my RPM's off?
I have a 2001 GT, is it normal for me to be going 70 mph and have my RPM's at around 2400 in 5th gear? I have 245/45/17's and I used this calculator and its supposed to be 2007rpm according to it... I'm pretty sure I have stock gears too. So is this right??

http://www.tchracing.com/tech/gearca...selectedgear=5
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:37 PM
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it seems off....im usually at 2003 at 70 mph
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:39 PM
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it seems off....im usually at 2003 at 70 mph
2003 exactly? My gauge isn't that accurate. j/k
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:43 PM
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well its barrrrrely over the 2k mark...and i did it on that calculator with my size tires and it says 2003...lol
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:47 PM
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It looks like you have 3.90's in http://www.tchracing.com/tech/gearca...selectedgear=5
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:57 PM
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I have stock 3 27s at 85 mph i am at 2500 rpms right around there i drive around 1950 on the highway daily and i run around 68-70 mph
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Old 08-09-2006, 12:47 AM
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you deffinetly have gears
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