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redpoint5 · 08-16-2012, 08:18 AM

What RPM are you at when traveling 70mph? I've considered swapping in an RSX final drive, but I believe that will only drop my RPM by 8%. I'd still be doing 2700 RPM at 70, which still might be worth the hassle. I'm on the fence.

08-16-2012, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
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