C6 RPMs at 55, 60, 65mph
#16
I accidentally overlooked the first calculator that allowed for selecting transmission type. I used the one below that for my numbers. I re-did my numbers with the selection of automatic transmission and got the same results you posted...which make it look even worse.
#17
I want to update this topic with new info. Someone in here suggested my 29 year old factory tachometer might be off. So I hooked up my timing light (w/RPM display) and took the truck for test drive. It revealed my factory tachometer was running high.
.................Factory Tach.................Timing Light
At 55mph = ~2350 rpm ........................ 2260
At 60mph = ~2700 rpm ........................ 2470
At 65mph = ~2950 rpm ........................ 2690
The numbers using the timing light are much closer to the previously mentioned online RPM calculator.
I'm starting to feel I don't have much to worry about, the rpms
are normal-ish.
.................Factory Tach.................Timing Light
At 55mph = ~2350 rpm ........................ 2260
At 60mph = ~2700 rpm ........................ 2470
At 65mph = ~2950 rpm ........................ 2690
The numbers using the timing light are much closer to the previously mentioned online RPM calculator.
I'm starting to feel I don't have much to worry about, the rpms
are normal-ish.
#18
#19
1988 F250 XLT Lariat, reg cab, long bed, 460 w/ C6 4x4
3.55 gears
235/85R16 tires
I'm looking for input, opinions, on my rpms at highway speeds.
Are these results normal / typical or not?
At 55mph = ~2350 rpm
At 60mph = ~2700 rpm
At 65mph = ~2950 rpm
Thanks in advance.
3.55 gears
235/85R16 tires
I'm looking for input, opinions, on my rpms at highway speeds.
Are these results normal / typical or not?
At 55mph = ~2350 rpm
At 60mph = ~2700 rpm
At 65mph = ~2950 rpm
Thanks in advance.
I also have c6 3spd with over drive
#20
There is no lockup in a C6. And you're responding to a post that is almost 5 years old since the last post.
#21
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