Re: Highway speeds/engine rpm/ gearing and other stuff

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/9/14 11:48:48

I am guessing rpm below 1250 to 1500 rpm is lugging the engine.

To a large degree that's a function of piston stroke. The prewar senior Eights with their 5-inch stroke accelerate smoothly and easily in high gear from as low as 5-10 mph which is far less than 1000 rpm.