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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 03:25 PM
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me approximately what kind of RPMs I should be getting when running at 65mph and then at 80mph. Its an 01 EX with 45,000 miles. Seems like its running higher than normal but can't really remember. Thanks for any help.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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unless you changed your gearing, it would be exactly the same as the day the car left the dealership
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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He is right, unless you changed gear ratios, your clutch is slipping/torque convertor is screwed up, or changed tire size drastically it isn't any different.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ED9man
He is right, unless you changed gear ratios, your clutch is slipping/torque convertor is screwed up, or changed tire size drastically it isn't any different.

unless it was super severe clutch slipping , clutch slipping is out of the question.

Did you change tire size at all? Is the transmission stock?
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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or he wouldn't be asking this if it was manual! ... turn on thinking caps.. it's most likley an automatic if he was asking this question!!!!!
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Running925
or he wouldn't be asking this if it was manual! ... turn on thinking caps.. it's most likley an automatic if he was asking this question!!!!!

Whys that?

It is all determinate on how he shifts.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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get like the biggest rim size that will fit on your car. you will definately have lower RPM's on the freeway. but acceleration will suffer alot
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Just get a tach.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Get a Tach, they sell small 2" tachs for 25.00 at parts stores....Also is ur car an auto or manual?
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