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Old 08-07-2012, 11:05 AM   #131 (permalink)
D.O.G.
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Originally Posted by MGB=MPG View Post
that torque curve is very flat, gets a plateau and hold it pretty even..
i think you could be OK to economy cruise at 1600-1700 RPM , but with a strong head wind or a Hill it would be downshift time.
I suspect you're right, I think 1680rpm is a bit too far down the torque curve, especially when you consider my normal commute has me climbing 600m on the way home.
But, having said that, because the 3.54 is already in the car (and those things are heavy), I'll give it a try at first.
At least I know third gear handles that climb OK and I can still change to the 3.9 after a month or two.

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