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my70stang

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so just installed a 2 5/8" tach behind the steering wheel and im only getting up to around 3000 rpms before i have to swith gears, is this normal for an 1989 5.0?

i see people posting up to 6000 rpms and i was just curious
 

golf4283

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It all depends on how hard you're slamming the gas. Put the pedal to the floor and it should rev up nice and high for you. just go normal on it and it's like any other car wherein it shifts for smooth driving.
 
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Make sure that the tach isn't set to read a 4 cyl
 

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Cobra ssc said:
Make sure that the tach isn't set to read a 4 cyl
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My thoughts exactly.
 

my70stang

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yea i didnt think it was on 4 cyl but i couldve switched on the installation, but no it wasnt that
 

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what does it sound like?
 

my70stang

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the cars running and sounds great, theres no doubt about that
 
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