460 Ford RPM's

[loulong]

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Originally Posted by Forest Grump Max torque is at 2400 to 2800 rpm. I am talking about 16% grades not 1% and that is in a hairpin turn. I enter the curve at about 10 mph and try to come out at 15 mph. I am between 2400 to 2800 rpms at that speed and slope. When I am in 3rd and get down to below 45 I go into 2nd and then again aim for the torque sweet spot between 25 and 40 depending upon slope. Its not going to go up those grades any faster. Coming down is another story.

Sorry Forest, I had a finger check on my previous post. I meant to say 16% grade. I just held the shift key too long.

I see your point, but you didn't make it clear that you were creeping thru an uphill turn in first gear either.

[Forest Grump]

For 16% grades I have to be in first. I can accelerate in straight always but not enough to shift into 2nd.