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Old 02-22-2003, 06:05 PM
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Can anyone give me an idea of what gear is in my 73 rear,It turns 3300 rpm at 70 MPH, The tire size is:225/70R/15 and it is automatic


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Old 02-22-2003, 06:25 PM
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Need to know what size tire is on the back. With 215/70/15 tires I used to turn 3000RPMs @ 70mph with my 3.36s.

Could be worse...right now I am taching 3000RPMs @ 58mph with my 4.11s.
Old 02-22-2003, 06:43 PM
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Shane something else you need is overdrive. With 4.11s and overdrive I am at 2200 at 60 and 2500 at 70.
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The rear tire size is:225/70R/15

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