1979 Spider 2000
Just got my project car on the road. Up until now I have just driven it around the cul-de-sac. I drove it 32 miles to work today.
When running at 60 mph in 5th gear the tachometer reads just over 3000 rpm's.
Is this normal?
I am totally new to these cars. I normaly drive a 94 Camry and it runs at around 2200 rpms at 60 mph.
Thanks for any comments,
John B
RPM's at speed
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barnesjtsl
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- Your car is a: 1979 Spider
- Location: Hillsboro, OR
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launieg
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- Your car is a: 1981 spider 2000
- Location: Duncan, BC, Canada
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mbouse
Re: RPM's at speed
roughly, yup.
in fifth gear
60mph= ~3000rpm
80mph= ~4000rpm
90mph= ~4500rpm
that way you can gauge what that rinky dink 85 mph speedo meter SHOULD be reading after you peg the needle. or, replace the speedometer!!
i haven't had the nerve to top end my two litre with a 140mph speedo installed.... something about those little tires and stock brakes on michigan roads surrounded with bovine torpedos lurking in the shadows. i lose my nerve at 90+
in fifth gear
60mph= ~3000rpm
80mph= ~4000rpm
90mph= ~4500rpm
that way you can gauge what that rinky dink 85 mph speedo meter SHOULD be reading after you peg the needle. or, replace the speedometer!!
i haven't had the nerve to top end my two litre with a 140mph speedo installed.... something about those little tires and stock brakes on michigan roads surrounded with bovine torpedos lurking in the shadows. i lose my nerve at 90+