pkmh
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Hi all,
I have not investigated the actual specifics noted on the Healey's speed in each gear and in what rpm readings, accordingly.
However, I have had two Healeys so far. Before Hurricane Sandy claimed my first one, I do remember driving my her up to as much as 80 or even 90mph and the rpm gauge read at about 4000 as a close estimate. That is from memory or best I can recall. Does this make sense so far?
Well, as a more empirical note, today, I am driving on the highway performing for a real first time, a high speed testing of my rebalanced wheels in my second Healey. Results...Driving on level ground, in overdrive, my speedometer is reading 45mph and my tach at 3000rpm. If I were to try to drive up to 65/70mph, I "feel" I would be nearing the red line. I believe the Healey is suppose to reach about 110mph.
Anyone else have the same results or what should the rpm read at if say traveling at 45mph and in 5th gear?
Would one agree this is a low mph vs high rpm?
Thoughts, possibilities???
Thanks,
Paul
I have not investigated the actual specifics noted on the Healey's speed in each gear and in what rpm readings, accordingly.
However, I have had two Healeys so far. Before Hurricane Sandy claimed my first one, I do remember driving my her up to as much as 80 or even 90mph and the rpm gauge read at about 4000 as a close estimate. That is from memory or best I can recall. Does this make sense so far?
Well, as a more empirical note, today, I am driving on the highway performing for a real first time, a high speed testing of my rebalanced wheels in my second Healey. Results...Driving on level ground, in overdrive, my speedometer is reading 45mph and my tach at 3000rpm. If I were to try to drive up to 65/70mph, I "feel" I would be nearing the red line. I believe the Healey is suppose to reach about 110mph.
Anyone else have the same results or what should the rpm read at if say traveling at 45mph and in 5th gear?
Would one agree this is a low mph vs high rpm?
Thoughts, possibilities???
Thanks,
Paul