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Old May 25, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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i was planning on getting rid of my 302,but found out i have a 3.00 rear and with the od trans 1600 rpm's 65mph.and am getting 17 mpg.i have my f250 for pulling so i guess i'll just leave her ,being my daily driver. depending on what you want to do with it,should determine what to put in there.good luck.
mine does the same thing..... low cruising rpm, but a slight headwind can leave her struggling to maintain the speed limit too.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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From: patricia ab canada
me too a head wind or a slight hill slows me down.
 
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