<VV> rpm question

[James Davis]

Assuming 25" diameter tires, a true 50 mph (Corvair speedos are notoriously
optimistic) would be 4,258 rpm or about 851 rpm per 10 mph after the 2,400
rpm speed when converter is out of torque multiplication.
Jim Davis

On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:41 PM, JUDY HOOK via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> I finally got my '63 ragtop running right.  It is equipped with a "64 110"
> with headers/ a pg/ and 3:27 diff.  All I can say is WOW!!!!  The headers
> turned an already fun car to drive into one that is now unreal!  It's a
> blast to drive!!!!
>
> Now, my rpm question is this:   Since I don't have a tach installed yet,
> when I start out from a standing stop having  manually shifted into low to
> get going, approximately how many rpms am I turning when I wind it out to
> 50 mph?
>
> It's revving pretty good about that speed and I'm just curious as I don't
> want to push my luck.  I'd love to shift at 55 if there's room.  Thoughts
> and opinions appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Randy (Cap'n) Hook
>
> Hopewell, PA
>
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