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Re: What is normal RPM at 55 MPH for a 72 Spit?

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Subject: Re: What is normal RPM at 55 MPH for a 72 Spit?
From: joe-schneider@nwu.edu (Joseph R Schneider)
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 20:57:27 -0500
Joe-
I presume my 76 has the original rear end, no overdrive
Robson and Langworth say US 72 should have 4.11 ratio with 15.9 mph/1000
RPM in 4th gear and 76 should have 3.89 diff ratio with 16.7 mph/1000 RPM
in 4th gear, smaller difference in mph/RPM than in gear ratios presumably
due to tire change from 5.2"x13 to 155x13
I think mine is at about 3100-3200 RPM at 55mph in 4th gear, this seems to
be just about as expected compared with your numbers
Joe


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76 Spitfire 1500  FM45587UC  Ilinois license plates "SPIT BOY"   VTR #11526
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