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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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I was wondering what rpm some of yalls sc4s run at when doing between 65-85? Reason im asking is i dont think my torgue converter is lockin up when im cruising cause im running between 2500 and 3500 when crusing in those speeds with OD on.
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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nope thats right.
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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really? thats kinda high i think. most v8s that ive drivin run about 2 when cruising steady around 70, but you def know more about this car than me.

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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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OD off @ those speeds = 4500-5000 rpm cruising...lol
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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ya i know. i just found that odd cause thats fairly high for that speed.
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Its just the gearing. Pop in a 3.73 or a 3.26.... Then you will be getting a lot better gas mileage!
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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also keep in mind our v8 is only a 4.0 liter. they make 6's bigger than that, so its not like a 5.7 liter that cruises at 2k rpm ya know...
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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ya i understand the 4.0L thing. Pheonix do you know where i can get a set of 3.73s for a non outrageous price?
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