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11-12-2009, 01:52 PM | #1 |
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Engine RPM?
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I have a 1997 BA Astina Series 3. Is it normal that the engine stays at 3000 rpm at 5th gear while cruising on freeway at 100km/h? The engine noise makes me feel like I need to move up to 6th gear, which I don't have. Anything I need to do here? Thanks! |
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11-12-2009, 02:10 PM | #2 | |
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nope. Normal! There is so prob's with running these engines @ this rev range in 5th
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11-12-2009, 02:15 PM | #3 |
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oK. Thanks!
Just need to get used to it then. |
11-12-2009, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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if it makes you feel better,
My MX5 does 3k rpm @ 100kph My 323 BF does about the same My wife's PT Cruiser (hurse) does just under 3k @ 100kph & it's a 2.0L There all 5 Speeds Some imported autos with 4 speed O/Drive do lower revs. My import Rola did approx 2600rpm @ 100 but these control the torque-convertor electrically. no need to worry
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11-12-2009, 02:38 PM | #5 |
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i see. thank you very much!
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11-12-2009, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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11-12-2009, 05:13 PM | #7 |
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the rev (power band) range is only starting at 3k
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11-12-2009, 05:21 PM | #8 |
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haha. my car sits at 3200 at 100.
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11-12-2009, 05:51 PM | #9 |
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Mines 3k @ 100 in 5th
I always wish i had a sixth to drop into on the freeways but then i'd be dangerous(er) |
11-12-2009, 06:56 PM | #10 |
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3,000rpm @100kph is normal.
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12-12-2009, 05:29 AM | #11 |
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what final drive ratio you got??????
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12-12-2009, 06:03 AM | #12 |
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lol my bg sits at 3500 to 3600 at 100kphin 5th
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12-12-2009, 09:39 PM | #13 |
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2JZ Supra @ 100km/h @ 3000 RPM @ 5th gear.
My golf is another story.. 4 speed auto @ 100kmh @ 4000 RPM ... chews fuel.
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21-12-2009, 10:56 PM | #14 |
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I almost bought a 1965 Mazda 1000 wagon for my first car
took it for a test drive and after getting into 4th gear(column shift) and maxing out the revs at 100kph I started looking for a 5th, there wasn't one Don't think I could live with an engine screaming it's tits off at 6000rpm at 100kph so I bought a 1972 6cyl(2V head, Toploader gearbox) Goss special TC Cortina it did 2700rpm/60mph and valve bounced at 5200rpm/105mph
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21-12-2009, 11:31 PM | #15 |
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standard. i might be thinkin 110
the old bg SOHC i had was good 4 110 at 6500 rpm 2nd gear. then wouldn't go anymore. :P
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