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Brian03cav · 09-05-2008, 11:05 AM

if i were to guess i'd say it has to do with the gearing. along with that the motors never really work too hard, maybe 3,000rpm max? that is just a guess i know its not very high though.

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Brian03cav EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Exton PA Posts: 35 Whitey - '03 Chevrolet Cavalier base 90 day: 37.01 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if i were to guess i'd say it has to do with the gearing. along with that the motors never really work too hard, maybe 3,000rpm max? that is just a guess i know its not very high though. __________________