04 Rocko Taco

Hey guys, new to my '84 Runner 22R with a 5spd. Of course no Tach, so I am wondering what kind of speeds you guys are shifting at, I'm assuming stock gearing (I dont think anything was ever done to this 4Runner. So I am curious at what speeds you guys shift through the gears on the highway or road driving, so as not to be over revving....Right now, I am sort of shifting ever 15mph or so.

1st - 0-15ish
2nd - 15-30ish
3rd - 30-45ish
4th - 45-60ish
(I usually dont get past here, but I know 5th gear will get on up to about 75)
5th - 60+

jagger_snitt

That looks about right.
I've been 95mph, but I thought she was going to blow up.
5th gear 75-85mph is the sweet spot,with the 4.10s.

sdstud212001

I watch the tach more and I like to shift at 2500-3000 for max mpg's

04 Rocko Taco

Well, I dont have a Tach in my cluster....wanna help me out on what speeds you are hitting at 2500-3000 rpms in each gear? Thats what I was looking for, someone who has a tach to tell me what speeds are in the "safe zone" for each gear.

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Those speeds seem about right. I'll use 3rd up to 65 on uphills on the highway.

You can work out the RPMs for each gear:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4LoCalc.shtml#FindRPM

Ratio information:
- http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...ansmission.htm

AxleIke

3rd up to 60-65, usually runs me 4000-4500 on the tach.

These babies don't hit the power band until after 3300-3500. Rev it up!

AxleIke

If you keep it in those RPM's, you will have a DOG. Gotta rev it to get the power outta these trucks.

04 Rocko Taco

Thanks Roger!! Good info, as always!

Ike, thanks a ton! i'll do some figuring on Rogers links, and make sure no dog status in my 4Runner. Thanks guys!

sdstud212001

ha ha ha 22-re and power? Yeah right. But it's bomb proof!

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Just drive it like you stole it...you ain't going to hurt it.