Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 21:11:37 +0100 From: "DAVE LEE RALPHSON" <davenopsam.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Saab automatics and RPM
at 80mph i,m at 3200 91 9000se 4sp auto regards dave Bob Landry <Bob_Landrynopsamoot.com> wrote in message news:37a01729.1599347nopsam.jps.net... > This is a question about Saab automatics transmissions in general and '92s > specifically. Many people say that the older 3-speed autos are undesirable due > to their inability to sustain high speeds without high RPM levels. > > What RPMs do owners see at 75 mph or higher? I know with our '85 900T 5-speed, > we consistently run 3200 RPM at 75, and 3500 or a little higher at 85 in 5th, > both of which are acceptable. Is the automatic going to run much higher than > this? > Bob Landry > Landlocked in Utah, dreamin' of the Islands... > ICQ# 760113