07-03-2006, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by qwe
6th gear is basically to keep rpm's low at higher speed which will save gas... besically with 5 speed you can go lets say 120mph at 5500rpm, but with 6th gear you will do 120mph at lets say 3500rpm which will save gas...
6 speed usually has shorter throws, but 5speed has longer throws which means you will be in power band longer before switcing gears... i hope it made sence
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Exactly what I said. |
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