6bt cruising rpm ?
ricogomez
Posted 2014-03-08 10:07 AM (#2143)
Subject: 6bt cruising rpm ?


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what will be the best rpm range for maximum fuel economy and torque ?

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Rico
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B. Sitton
Posted 2014-03-08 10:36 AM (#2144 - in reply to #2143)
Subject: Re: 6bt cruising rpm ?


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The torque should peak at 1,750 RPM. You want your cruising speed slightly above that RPM. So between 1,750 and 2,000 should be a good target.
Bill
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BigRabbitMan
Posted 2014-03-08 11:07 AM (#2145 - in reply to #2143)
Subject: Re: 6bt cruising rpm ?



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... which means that you either use a six speed tranny or do something to change the gear ratio between the driveshaft and the ground.
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