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Forum: MDT Discussions 04-15-2015, 07:55 PM
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Posted By Mntom
Something that would put you about 1550 RPMs for...

Something that would put you about 1550 RPMs for the speed you want to run would be perfect!
Forum: MDT Discussions 04-08-2015, 07:47 PM
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Posted By Mntom
I would look for gears to keep the RPMs about...

I would look for gears to keep the RPMs about 1500+ on your engine. My 5.9 will pull good above that and does quite well at 1600rpm. I get up to 14.5 mpg towing my fiver at that rpm.
Forum: MDT Discussions 04-08-2015, 10:10 AM
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Posted By Mntom
What I have found is that with the lower RPMs...

What I have found is that with the lower RPMs comes better economy. You don't want to be low enough to be lugging it either. Get it to where you run the lowest rpm and be able to pick up speed easily...
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