>>In my ignorance I've adopted the magic number of 62 mph as a >>zero-headwind cruise speed, with a downshift to 3rd (and drop to 50 mph) >>when I can't hold speed on a grade with less than 3/4 throttle. This >>"feels" safe for the engine, if feelings count for anything, but I'd be >>curious as to your (and other's) opinion as to where the danger zones >>start (in terms of rpm and engine load) for the wasserboxer. > >I own an 86 Vanagon syncro 160,00 on the clock. I driver to and from work, >25 miles one way. I run between 70 and 75 most days. If weather is bad or >windy (head wind) I run at 65. > This is interesting...I have an 87 syncro w/83k miles. I like to drive under the green (4k) on the tach, pushing 80mph. Tail-winds help out, though!! Does anyone have overdrive on their Vanagon (I've heard of using a Porsche 5 speed)? It'd be neat to hear what RPM you have at this speed in fifth. HE WHO LAUGHS LASTS
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