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Old 02-06-2012, 01:49 PM   #20 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
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Originally Posted by tru View Post
ok around 2700 at 65mph this morning
Sounds about right. It's surprising how efficient the newer aluminum DOHC engines, like the Duratec, are at the high RPM they typically cruise. The Automatics have a taller OD but high 2ks is typical for cars with a manual, especially from those pre-Katrina years.
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