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Old 10-31-2005, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
Folks here with these cars have mentioned how fast the engines turn at high speeds. True - I got it up to 50 and it was turning about 2500. My Suburban only turns 2000 rpm @ 70 mph. That would take some getting used to.
Yes, these engines do spin faster than some modern cars. But the engines are so smooth, the only way you know it's happening is by looking at the tachometer...
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