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Re: Overdrive rpms 200 80

posted by  someone claiming to be Michael on  Sun Jun 17 11:17 CST 2001 [RELATED]

What's the rear end ratio in your car? If you have something like a 3.73, that may be why you're seeing higher RPM.

"it seems at freeway speed im turning around 3500 or so."

How fast is "freeway speed?"

At 80mph in 5th, my car does 3000rpm (M47, B230F, 3.31 rear end).

I believe the O/D in an M46 has a taller ratio than the 5th gear in an M47. However, the lower power output of the B21 will require higher RPM.





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