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Old 03-07-2013, 06:52 AM
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I have 350 ft lbs of torque at 2200 rpms. Torque spins tires, not hp. My motor make all it's hp & tq before 5500 rpms. That makes for a great street motor. I can cruise in 5th (.68) at 1500 rpms and not have a trailer hitch jerk. Hiway speed 70 to 80 I'm about 2000 rpms.

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