top mph in each gear?
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Um, NO.
The numbers in the article are based on actual recorded speed at the rpm. Speedometer error, tachometer error, different tire diameters, etc, all have an effect on the speed recorded. My car tops out just over 100 mph at 8k rpm just like R&T measured.
Originally Posted by AWD-RWD racer
not sure, but i though my 3rd was around 108ish. oh well guess i have a mission for the trip home today :P
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Also keep in mind ppl may change the rev limiter on their PFC etc, which will affect max rpm.
If you search, you'll find the individual gear ratios for the tranny, and you can use them to calculate max theoretical speed in gear based on tire & wheel size, rpm, etc etc.
~Ramy
If you search, you'll find the individual gear ratios for the tranny, and you can use them to calculate max theoretical speed in gear based on tire & wheel size, rpm, etc etc.
~Ramy
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hmm... I've gotten it to 144 in 4th, but I could only get to 152 in 5th. I'm sure you could +/- a few mph, but I wonder why the speedo would read faster in 4th and slower in 5th than the times listed in the article? I'd figure I'd be higher or lower in both departments.
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airtemp 65 deg
barometric pressure 29.38
relative humidity 55%
elevation above reference 0
headwind or tailwind 0
roadgrade 0
all this comes in to play so not saying you didnt run faster than that.
barometric pressure 29.38
relative humidity 55%
elevation above reference 0
headwind or tailwind 0
roadgrade 0
all this comes in to play so not saying you didnt run faster than that.
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The manual list the gear ratios and you could find your tire static radius.
The rest is simple math. It would be a learning experience.
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At 7,500rpms in each gear. US Automatics have a 3.90 Final Drive, US Manuals have a 4.10, JDM have a 4.30.
F/D 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
3.90 39mph 68mph 98mph 137mph 191mph
4.10 37mph 65mph 94mph 131mph 182mph
4.30 36mph 62mph 89mph 124mph 173mph
F/D (Final Drive)
F/D 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
3.90 39mph 68mph 98mph 137mph 191mph
4.10 37mph 65mph 94mph 131mph 182mph
4.30 36mph 62mph 89mph 124mph 173mph
F/D (Final Drive)
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what did you use to get those numbers??
i have a program.(CT) its pretty dead on.
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Originally Posted by XxMerlinxX
Why is that? I was under the impression that rotaries handled higher revs much better than piston engines do.
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