04-25-2011, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Time Machines Motorsports LLC- Superformance Dealer
Posts: 4,489
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Originally Posted by deckofficer
This winter I swapped out the Muncie M21 for the TKO 600. I wanted the tall gearing of the 0.64 because the current engine was built for torque down low, 516 lb/ft @ 2800, this pushing a car that weighs 1790 lbs. The picture says I'm geared tall enough for my taste. Last 1200 mile roundtrip netted 24.6, 30.2, 15.9, 28.2 mpg.
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You shouldn't push those speed while the engine is not yet up to temp. The water gauge is on the low side for that load. |