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Old 02-24-2012, 12:02 PM   #183 (permalink)
graydonengineering
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Originally Posted by tumnasgt View Post
In my opinion it's just as dumb as having a 5 speed manual that still does well over 3000rpm at 60mph, when virtually all engines these days would be able to travel fine at 60 at around 2000rpm, and then people can just change down to 4th if they need some extra power.
My truck REALY needs higher gearing. I drive in 5th at 45mph all the time. The rpm's go sky high at any speed over 55. Planning on getting taller tires when the time comes.
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