towing rpm
I have a 2004 dodge CTD with 3.73 rear end when i tow my 5ver in tow haul mode my rpm,s are runnibf 2500 rpm at 60 62 mph, sound about right? truck is a 4speed auto
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wcjeep wrote:Mote wrote:
My old Dodge with the Cummins won't even turn 2400 rpm. The govenor limits it to 2200rpm which is around 55mph with overdrive locked out. At that rpm it sure is loud.
I can run overdrive when pulling the camper most of the time when on the highway. I do have to be carefull pulling hills thou as the torque of the engine is to much for the trans to handle and it will slip.
To the OP, I would rather have 2500rpm vs 1750rpm. The truck can do either. However, the Cummins can be subject to power pulses when bogged down. The pulses can be bad for anything down line. At 2500rpm, the engine is not bogged down. The 3rd gen common rail can easily run this rpm all day. Marine applications with unlimited water run max rpm all day.
For the guy with the 96' CTD, look into the spring upgrade for rpms. Go with the 3k kit. Your 96' will easily hit 3k rpm. It will feel like adding 40hp. This was one of better mods I did to my 96'. Also recommend a steering brace for the front end.
Add 215 Bosch injectors to the list. At least 1mpg better mileage.
