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Old 01-23-2004, 03:10 AM
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Default 5th Gear RPM on 99+ b16a trans

I know this has been cover but I can't seem to find it. anyways.. what RPMs are you guys at when in 5th at 75mph, 80mph, and 90mph on a regular b16a trans
Old 01-23-2004, 09:55 AM
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not sure about 75 but i know VTEC x-over is right at 100 MPH which would be 5500 or is it 5200 for the Si's? so i would say about 4400 at 75? i know in my old 91 hatch with jdm b16a swap i was in vtec at 80 mph 5200 rpms
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at 75 mph im at about 4500 rpm's...85 mph im at about 5200...its pretty damn short geared
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by callmefry16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at 75 mph im at about 4500 rpm's...85 mph im at about 5200...its pretty damn short geared</TD></TR></TABLE> what size tires and rims are you using??
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http://www.f-body.org/gears
if you know the gear ratios this link will answer your question.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LSVTECoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> what size tires and rims are you using??</TD></TR></TABLE>

Doesn't matter. Your vehicle speed that's indicated on your spedometer can care less how fast you're actually going.
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I don't know whats up with my trans I think it has R internals but at like 80mph in 5th IM at like 6200. I can't cruise anywhere in this thing and Im boosted too I need some longer gears
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Here's a shot showing 3900 RPM @ 72mph

~4100 RPM @ 75mph
~4300 RPM @ 80mph
~4900 RPM @ 90mph

This is on 205/50-15 tires.
Old 02-02-2004, 06:22 AM
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This is a '95 B16A3 tranny:

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72 mph at 4k, 205/50-15.
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