How is the cruising in 5th? Based on my calculations from a previous post cruising in 5th at 70 MPH will give you about 3550 RPM. Does the 2.1L WBX have enough grunt to pull a Westy at that speed and that RPM? Would I have to down shift on every slightest incline?
Thanks, Chris '85 Westy. |
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