 1996 ST 1.8L RPM @ 80MPH Question, 5 SPEED |
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 Jun 4, 2014 - 9:08 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
Hello: Just wondering what should be the RPM for the ST Hatchback with 1.8L engine at say 70MPH and 80MPH in 5th gear. I drove the first time on highway and was hitting 4000 @80 to 85PMH. Is this normal? I have not bled the clutch yet or changed the oil in the transmission (that is next).
Please let me know. Thanks |
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Jun 4, 2014 - 9:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ehh, I'm trying to remember what mine was like and that sounds about right. You have to remember these cars have a high final ratio and relatively small wheel diameter.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 4, 2014 - 9:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thanks Box; I certainly feels differerent in this car. My other vehicle is Frontier Nismo 4.0 with 6 speed manual and it drives very different so coming off of that to this one obviously feels different.
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Jun 4, 2014 - 10:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Every car is different. The 4th gen F-body with the 6-speed is only churning some 1500 rpm's at 70 mph.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 4, 2014 - 12:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thank You again. I just wanted to confirm from you all experts
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