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What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Default What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

does 3-3500 sound about right? i haven't taken it on the interstate much but i guess im used to newer cars and 3500 seems kinda high.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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@ 75 mph, I'm a little over 3K. This is the 1st 4 banger I have owned but from other I4 that I have drove, higher RPMs is the way they work.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Does it feel like its Slipping? loosing power etc

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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Hmmm, my 2001 Accord runs at more like 2200 at 70 mph.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Default Re: What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

Originally Posted by shipo
Hmmm, my 2001 Accord runs at more like 2200 at 70 mph.
Yes and you also drive a V6.

Higher RPMs are normal with 4 bangers.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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my 91 at 75 is like 3200 ish
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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89 wagovan, stock L3 trans 3k at 65 mph. 3,400 at 75.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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my da9 at 70 im t 4800 rpm.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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Default Re: What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

Originally Posted by Knightrider03m
Yes and you also drive a V6.

Higher RPMs are normal with 4 bangers.
Agreed, but the OP didn't specify I4 or V6 or for that matter Autmatic vs. Manual.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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All Depends what gear your in...
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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Default Re: What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

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All Depends what gear your in...
Well, kinda-sorta; the safe assumption is that the OP meant top gear (i.e. 4th for automatics and 5th for manuals). With that assumption in place, it all depends upon which engine and transmission combination the OPs car has in place.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Default Re: What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

Originally Posted by shipo
Agreed, but the OP didn't specify I4 or V6 or for that matter Autmatic vs. Manual.
sorry for the lack of info, but i figured people could see that im bone stock and that would imply that im running a 4 banger. also its an auto.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Default Re: What kinda RPMs should i be running at 70+mph?

Originally Posted by shipo
Agreed, but the OP didn't specify I4 or V6 or for that matter Autmatic vs. Manual.
I'm going on based on his sig which is a 90 Accord which didn't come with a V6. A vs M would be the differences between a few hundred RPMs
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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i was a little over 3k
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