Rpm's

talk2dan · 07-14-2008, 03:24 PM

Is it normal to have the RPM's around 2200-2500 when on the highway doing between 60-70 MPH? And is there a way to lower that so your at 2000 or lower ?

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*Dan Whitaker* · 07-14-2008, 03:42 PM

That is normal. You don't want lower than 2200 RPM. To low and you will be putting too much of a load on the engine causing you to loose mileage.

Trebor · 07-14-2008, 04:59 PM

i have the v6 OHV, and when im doing 60 my rpms are at 2000, and when i acelerate to 70 its still less than 2500 rpms. so im asuming this is normal for you aswell

brianjwilson · 07-14-2008, 08:23 PM

That's exactly where you want that motor. It is weak below 2k rpm anyway, and wouldn't overcome the drag very well. Your mileage would probably actually drop if it run much lower.

gregrahhcb103 · 07-20-2008, 11:57 AM

I have a 1999 ford exploder sport 4X4 with new buck shot 265X75Xr16"s ever since the tires were mounted my power went strate to hell. what can i do to get some throttel response and gain some hp??????? and i would desperatly like to ditch the traction controll ive taken the module out , taken the fuse out and the relay and the front tires still bite??? am i dumb or is this a lil more extensive thn i thought?

Cobraguy · 07-21-2008, 09:05 AM

How much taller are the new tires compared to the old?

Traction control?? Front tires "bite"??? Are you trying to turn this into a part time 4X4?

07-14-2008, 03:24 PM	#1
talk2dan Wannabe Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, PA '00 sport Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 39 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Rpm's Is it normal to have the RPM's around 2200-2500 when on the highway doing between 60-70 MPH? And is there a way to lower that so your at 2000 or lower ? Vechile info 2000 Explorer Sport 4x4 with auto 4wheel sensor 4.0 SOHC K & N airflow systm Fifk 2nd gen Crankcase breather mod PCV filter Custom cat back exhaust ( 2 1/2" pipe ) Flowmaster 70 series muffler Dual in/out Magnaflow Resonator tips Indexed spark plug With Motorcraft Platinum Plugs Magnecor Wires Screamin' Deamon Coil Pack

07-14-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,964 Vehicle Specs	That is normal. You don't want lower than 2200 RPM. To low and you will be putting too much of a load on the engine causing you to loose mileage. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

07-14-2008, 08:23 PM	#4
brianjwilson Wannabe Elite Explorer 98 Ranger, 05 Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 638 Vehicle Specs	That's exactly where you want that motor. It is weak below 2k rpm anyway, and wouldn't overcome the drag very well. Your mileage would probably actually drop if it run much lower. __________________ 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew - Xcal 2, Bilstien 5100's leveled 2" 2003 VW Jetta GLI VR6 six speed, 2" drop on 18's Old Stuff; 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 locked and lifted on 33's 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 on 33's 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 on 31's

07-14-2008, 04:59 PM	#3
Trebor Wannabe Elite Explorer Bridgeport,Ct '98 Explorer 4X4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	i have the v6 OHV, and when im doing 60 my rpms are at 2000, and when i acelerate to 70 its still less than 2500 rpms. so im asuming this is normal for you aswell

07-20-2008, 11:57 AM	#5
gregrahhcb103 Wannabe Elite Explorer St.Auggie Fla 1999 sport 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	I have a 1999 ford exploder sport 4X4 with new buck shot 265X75Xr16"s ever since the tires were mounted my power went strate to hell. what can i do to get some throttel response and gain some hp??????? and i would desperatly like to ditch the traction controll ive taken the module out , taken the fuse out and the relay and the front tires still bite??? am i dumb or is this a lil more extensive thn i thought?