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Old 05-27-2005, 10:07 PM
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At 65 mph with the 700R4 in 4th overdrive, the engine turns at 2300 rpm. With the Turbo 400, the engine turned about 3200 rpm at the same mph. (3.55 rear gears) The 700R4 gave me 4-5 more miles per gallon on the highway!

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- 467 Cubic Inch EFI Pontiac, Megasquirt II v.3.O ECU, 700R4, 3.55 gears -

Best 1/4-mile ET: 12.79 @ 107.36 MPH - Best Fuel Economy: 18.47 MPG

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