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Old 11-18-2007, 08:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Redog View Post
I have 3.42's with a 400th and a 68 350.

Runs great, but since I switched to HEI the car's revving 500 RPM's too high.

With the points I was doing 2600 to 2700 at 65, now I'm at 3000 at 55
Changing to an HEI will not change the RPM/miles per hour formula. That is purely a function of gear/tire combo (and transmission or clutch slippage, as applicable). Perhaps your tach needs calibrating?

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