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Old 10-20-18, 08:59 PM
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hey I recently got an Fb and one of the few things a have a problem with is the gear ratio it just seems super short I mean I know they are meant for racing and all but I would expect to be able to go 70 and not be at 3500 rpm but this could just be a me thing anyone have any suggestions that could make this an easy fix
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Nothing to be "fixed".Those numbers you post are about right. Non SE FB has 3.909 final drive gearset. 5th gear,80mph=4k rpm.
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Yep, mines at 4k @ 80 mph in 5th gear. This isn't a piston engine.
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fuel economy is actually better between 3500-4000 than it is between 3000-3500. its not a piston engine.

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
fuel economy is actually better between 3500-4000 than it is between 3000-3500. its not a piston engine.
So true. I get 24 mpg at 80 and it drops if I have to go slower.
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