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Old 09-27-2010, 03:23 AM
01_ranger_4x4 01_ranger_4x4 is offline
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Default Re: What RPM does yours run?

mine runs around 2700 at 70, the SOHC loves RPMs, dont be afraid to let it breath a little.
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Old 09-28-2010, 05:14 PM
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Default Re: What RPM does yours run?

Here are some RPMs for ya...... My little 3 cyl. GEO Metro turns 3800 rpm @ 75
in 5th gear!
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Old 09-28-2010, 05:20 PM
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at 75 my 2.3L runs at about 2700 rpms
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Old 10-05-2010, 11:52 AM
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is it bad to pass 3000rpms on the high way??? with a older engine like mine? i dont do it but ya.
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Old 10-05-2010, 01:29 PM
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Im a 3000rpm at about 72mph. Ive got a 3.0 with 4.10 gears so mpg sucks!
my truck has the same set up, with 4x4. i get around 20 mpg so i aint complaining bout it, but at 55 i run around 2600 with the 5 speed auto with overdrive
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Old 10-05-2010, 05:19 PM
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I'd love to know what mine are but no tach sorry I want to get a tach so bad lol
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:42 PM
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Default Re: What RPM does yours run?

Freeway at 70 I'm at like 2300 rpm....3.73s with an auto....19-20 mpg
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:47 PM
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is it bad to pass 3000rpms on the high way??? with a older engine like mine? i dont do it but ya.
It depends on the engine design. Each has it's sweet spot, meaning some engines are more efficient at a higher RPM than others.

For my 2.5L the recommended shift points are 10, 21, 33, and 40 mph for best fuel economy. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the RPMs of the engine is at those speeds since I'm without a tach. I do have a manual though. If you have an automatic, the shift points will probably be different due difference in transmission gearing.
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:51 PM
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It depends on the engine design. Each has it's sweet spot, meaning some engines are more efficient at a higher RPM than others.

For my 2.5L the recommended shift points are 10, 21, 33, and 40 mph for best fuel economy. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the RPMs of the engine is at those speeds since I'm without a tach. I do have a manual though. If you have an automatic, the shift points will probably be different due difference in transmission gearing.
for my 3.0L i shift at 20 30 45 then when done accelerating put it in 5th
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:53 PM
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Default Re: What RPM does yours run?

These trucks (I've owned 4) have always seemed to run at higher RPMs. No biggy.
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:06 PM
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My truck runs about 2250 RPM at 75 MPH and it has that weak ass 3.0
I'm curious to see what it'll run when I get the 4.0 installed.
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:10 PM
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ya got a manual but thanks sandman.
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:40 PM
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my truck tops out at 90..but at 80 im running about 3000 all stock with a 4:10 rear end and a 4.o sohc 4x4
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Old 10-08-2010, 09:05 PM
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2200 at 70 3.0 3:73 with 33in tires
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Old 10-08-2010, 11:19 PM
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My 2.9 turns about 2000 @ 55 mph in 5th.
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