Is this normal with your 240sx?

[slickster1013]

i have a 93 240sx coupe, i was driving it on the interstate yesterday, and in fifth gear, at 70 MPH i'm at 3k rpms...that seems a little high to me, is it the same with everyone else?

[Ni2s4s0aSnX]

My Sentra is in 5th gear at 50mph at around 2500rpm.

[Alfador]

I've got a 90 FB and it hits 3 around 70-80. Given that the SOHC is slightly weaker you're should possibly be a tiny bit less. But it mostly depends on outside factors. Humitidy, temp, gradient, and driving surface all all play a roll in exactly what speed it well rev to a given point.

[1WheelWonder]

I do 70mph at 3grand too.

[xekushnr]

every 240sx with the same engine and the same transmission/rear end is going to be at 3k at 70. gear ratios are not something that changes from car to car, unless they offered more than 1 gear option, which they didnt.

[slickster1013]

ok, i was just wondering if it was normal, i just thought it would be more like 2500, but seems like everyone is the same

[0wn3r]

auto or stick?

[ddgsxr504]

every 240sx with the same engine and the same transmission/rear end is going to be at 3k at 70. gear ratios are not something that changes from car to car, unless they offered more than 1 gear option, which they didnt.

Actually if your car came with the VLSD option the rear gearing is a little different but not enough to notice, it only changes the rpms by like 200-300 in final drive.

[Blown240sx]

Sounds about right.

My SR runs 3K at about 80 so you should be right on with that 70.

Be glad you run only 3 at 70 cause its good for the gas milage.

[slickster1013]

Yes it is a stick, glad to hear everyone else is the same as me.