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Why Overdrive? 120-130 1967

posted by  Phil S. on  Mon Apr 11 06:03 CST 2005
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Jeff,

I drove our 122S for many, many years without OD. A healthy motor has no problems with sustained freeway speeds (roughly 4500 rpm at 70 mph with the low wagon gearing), and it's not unduly loud. Sounds like you have a good one.

OD would drop that to around 3600 rpm, which definitely feels more relaxed. Once you do it, you'll like it... but solid floors and basic repairs should take precedence, I agree.






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