70!?!?! I had my '90 Auto Carat set at 80 mph cruise all the way across Wyoming and Nebraska. No problems (except gas mileage went WAY down) <g> Scott Scott Semyan wrote: > >> ...doing about 70... > > I assume you mean MPH? If this is the case, I am surprised you didn't blow > the entire engine. My tach would probably be in the Red at 70mph. My average > speed on the highway is 60mph (at which time I am doing 4K RPM). Driving too > fast is a sure way to decrease engine life... > > Scott Semyan > '85 Westie |
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