on 5/16/2008 10:55 PM Gordon McGrew said the following:
> On Thu, 15 May 2008 04:17:24 -0500, "Enrico Fermi" <noone@nowhere.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> On the topic of my 2003 Civic Si engine spinning too fast at 80mph: Is it
>> possible and affordable to put a 6 speed in that little car? I'd be happier
>> if its revs were closer to 2000 at 80 mph. Anyone have a referral for that
>> project?
>>
>
> I think it would be unable to maintain 80 mph at 2000 rpm. If it did,
> you might find that you wreck the engine pretty quick.
>
>

It depends upon where the vehicle will be operated.
On the DelMarVa peninsula you can probably ride from one end to the
other in 5th gear on a 5 speed bicycle, except after stops. :-)



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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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