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Subject:Re: Gearing/rpm
From:Richard Green
Date:Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:57:43 -0500

It is about the same as my 87. Gas milage too. No ac on my syncro, but I
plan on putting it on from a parts van I have
I drive where I think the engine seems happy. I have done some 70 mph
freeway driving, put I feel better at a little slower pace.

Richard in Texas

Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette wrote:

>Hey
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>My tach reads about 4000 RPM at 70 MPH.  Does this seem about right?  It's
>an 87 Synchro.
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>Cruising at 4000 RPM (or more) doesn't seem like the best idea, but at least
>here in Southern CA, 70 MPH is about the freeway minimum.
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>Raymond
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