Re: V-8s -- reliable as a freakin' rock!

Posted by patgreen On 2013/4/11 14:35:47

At 71 mph the engine is doing 3000 rpm with the standard rear end. Around here 75 seems normal in a 55 zone, although my car (like yours) probably reads noticeably higher than actual speed.

Easiest way to check is with your gps....

Anyhow, I'm not comfortable for the car at much over 70....and the mileage goes south in a hurry. Logged 120 miles on the freeway yesterday, which took a half tank....

I'd love a lower rpm rear end, but Mike Dulinski says he has never seen one.....