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  • nderwater

    Aug. 21, 2011 7:57 p.m. nderwater Dork

    In my '99, 80 mph on the interstate is spinning the engine at 4,000 rpm in 5th. Not so good for gas mileage, but awesome for keeping the turbo spooled for passing power :)

  • 92CelicaHalfTrac

    Aug. 21, 2011 9:46 p.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork

    ^Ditto, but '04 and 6th gear.

  • Keith

    Aug. 21, 2011 10:02 p.m. Keith SuperDork

    http://flyinmiata.com/tech/gearing.php

    1999 with stock 15" tires: 4151 rpm at 80
    2004 MSM with stock 17" tires: 3962 rpm at 80
    1994 with stock 15" wheels: 3947 rpm at 80

    1994 Targa Miata: 2002 rpm at 80

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