RPM Question

[gi_phil]

Hi,

I am running 33" tires with 4.56 gears and an NP435. On the freeway I am running the 302 motor 55@3200 rpms is this normal?

Thanks for you help

 

[Explorer]

Right on the money. http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html

 

[broncnaz]

At 55 mph you should only be turning about 2500 RPM. At 3200 RPM you would be going 70 mph. Maybe your speedo is wrong.

 

[Explorer]

Correct! Don't know what I punched in the first time. Thats why I posted the link. Sorry.

 

[Apogee]

At 55 mph you should only be turning about 2500 RPM. At 3200 RPM you would be going 70 mph. Maybe your speedo is wrong.

...or tach...or both if it's like mine %)