Canada truck, Speedometer off...rpm too?

Canada truck, Speedometer off...rpm too?

04-28-2004, 11:16 PM

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DHayden

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Canada truck, Speedometer off...rpm too?

My truck came from Canada (sold new in Canada) and I bought it through a wholesaler in WA state. They changed the odometer, MPH over to US. I noticed a while back that I was passing people when I had the cruise set at the speed limit and found it somewhat strange (nobody drives the speed limit

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Anyway I checked the speed with my GPS and with the speedo reading 70mph I am actually going 75.4mph. I was wonder how I can change this and if the rpm guage is effected also. As it is my truck doesnt seem to like it much above 2200-2300 rpm but really starts dropping off at 2400-2500rpm. Infact I have never taken it above 2500rpm because it just doesnt feel good.

With cruise set at 75mph (actual speed around 81) the rpm reads just under 2100 rpm. Does that sound close for what you guys are running? Any input is much appreciated.

Oh yeah, I have the 3.54 gears

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