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Old 01-25-2012, 04:18 PM   #11
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2,000 RPM- 2,200 RPM or about 65 MPH for my 3.55
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Old 01-29-2012, 04:56 PM   #12
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Honestly I would say that 0 RPM would give you the best mileage
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My 2.3 loves higher rpm's. It shifts smoother at around 3500 RPMs
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Old 01-29-2012, 08:51 PM   #14
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Honestly I would say that 0 RPM would give you the best mileage

Agree, the lowest rpm will give the best mileage
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