Date:         Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:02:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
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The '91 Westy I had for 3 years ran for hours at freeway speeds. In my case
that was 75 at about 42-4300 rpm with 225/70R14 tires, with the auto tranny.
Was getting anywhere from 17.5 to 21 mpg, depending on road grades and
winds. I like the auto for convenience and as has been said, easy enough to
drop down into "2" for hills, maintaining 50 mph or so. It had S&S headers,
put on by PO, and I think that helped that vehicle. I miss it.

Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy TIICO
...this cruises at 4200 rpm at 80+ mph easily (225/60-16's)
pics at link below.

http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare

(snip)
As far as RPM's though, I have never seen another vehicle which cruises on
the highway over 4000 RPM in top gear. (snip)
Andrew Fox

On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Jeff Ensing wrote:

 > I second that emotion! I have both and would rather drive the auto any
day! Yes, even at 80mph on the highway. What's the big deal with 4000rpm how
many of these engines do you see with lower end problems?
 >


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