2001 Pontiac Trans Am RMP RANGES

2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM
157,600 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LTKNT
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I was wondering what the normal RPM ranges are for the following speeds: 45, 55 and 65

My mechanic is saying that at 65, the rpm should be at 2300. I think that this is too high.
May 22, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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My experience on rpms at 40mph it should be at 2K rpm. Old school way at 5mph should be at 1K rpm
May 22, 2010 at 10:17 PM
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