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rokitmonster
post Apr 1 2008, 08:03 PM
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ok guys i got one for ya. i jus bought my 93' GT sl non-turbo and i was wondering what the average RPM's should be at 60mph. mine runs around 2700 RPM's. That seems awful high to me. is this a problem? and if so, what could it be?
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post Apr 1 2008, 08:45 PM
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Yeah. Thats right.
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post Apr 1 2008, 08:46 PM
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it really does suck. you gotta run about 3500 to get up to cruising speeds (80) bye bye gas.
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post Apr 1 2008, 09:19 PM
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keep it under 3400 RPMs and you can get decent MPG
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post Apr 1 2008, 09:38 PM
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so its normal to run that high at 60mph?
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post Apr 1 2008, 09:56 PM
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post Apr 22 2008, 08:31 AM
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Mine runs at 1800rpm at 60mph in 6th gear.
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post Apr 22 2008, 09:35 AM
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He only has 5 gears.

All non turbos are 5speed or 4 speed autos.
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post Apr 22 2008, 09:54 AM
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Ah, my error. Just done a re run. Its running at about 2000rpm just under. Bearing in mind mine is a tt.
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post Apr 22 2008, 10:25 AM
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In 5th gear that is.
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