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Old 11-28-2007, 03:22 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SVOboy
RPM difference!?!?

Anyway, what's the lowest speed you can go in 5th with the new transmission?
RPM difference @ 65 km/h

Gear ... Old FD 4.39 ... New FD 3.52

5......2080....1650
4......2500....2003
3......3495....2783
2......5175....4118

new lowest speed in 5th: 60-65 km/h
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