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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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what should the rpms be?

at 65 what should the rpms be on a 7.3 2002? thanks
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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gotta know the rear end ratio before anyone can answer this. mine runs about 2100 rpm with 4:10 gears 6 spd trans
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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i just installed 4.56 with an auto tranny i have 37in tires with atrue speed and with a handheld gps iam right on the money with my speedo. at 65 iam runnig about 2100 rpms
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Here's a link you might want to look at. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ghlight=70+mph
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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thanks alot i was trying to find that link. i think iam ok thanks again for all the help
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Yep, sounds like your in line with most with those gears.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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Here's a thread from last week that might help. I had wondered the same thing.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=482323
 
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