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Tach is broke, need an RPM answer from you T-5 guys!

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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Tach is broke, need an RPM answer from you T-5 guys!

My tach is way off, it idles at 1500RPM and I believe it is around 2000RPM higher when driving than it should be. Just to make sure, until I get my autogage installed, what RPM are you T-5 guys running when cruising in 5th at 75MPH??? Mine says I'm doing 4,500RPM which I think is probably 2,000 off...what is it???
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Car: 92 rs camaro
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depends on what your rear end gears are. i have 3.42, at 75 im doin 2 grand in 5th
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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I have the stock 3.08 open gears.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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If you're 5th gear ratio is .75 (my guess) you're spinning at 2238rpms

If you're .63 (also possible) you're sitting at 1880 rpms.

this is also assuming you're running 215/65/r15's

-chillen
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Here's all the specs to clear up any confusion:

1992 Camaro RS L03 T-5 with stock 3.08 open gears, and running on stock 16x8 rims wrapped in 245/50/16 Sumitomo HTR+ tires.

So what RPM should I be running at?
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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A few RPM off of 1750
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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i have the same problem with mine, when im cruisn in 5th it sais im doin like 4,500 rpms how do i fix this
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Originally posted by rs coastie
how do i fix this
Get a new tach.
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