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06-10-2013, 07:16 PM | #1 |
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Ideal cruise R. P. M.
What do you consider the ideal r.p.m. at cruise? Engine is an 8ba with 4 in. crank, .040 over, max 1 cam,. Car is a roadster that weighs about 2700 lbs. with full fuel, 2 people and luggage. Planning a long trip that will involve several 500 mile days at interstate speeds. Thanks in advance
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06-10-2013, 07:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ideal cruise R. P. M.
I recommend an Over Drive in every street car. My 40 with a 276 has a T-5 and 3:50 rear gears. At 60mph with a GPS I'm turning 2000 RPM. I've taken a lot of long trips with this car. Walt
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06-10-2013, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: Ideal cruise R. P. M.
With a 3.70 rear axle and OD trans, at 2500 rpm I'm running 73 mph. 20+ mpg. 276 with Winfield SU1A cam and Holley 390 cfm 4 barrel.
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06-10-2013, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Ideal cruise R. P. M.
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