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Old 07-03-2017, 10:55 AM   #3
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our (Freightliner Columbia MBE 450/1650 hp/tq) is equipped w/ the 12 speed Meritor ZF Freedom Line SmartShift and a 3.21 rear...and at 70 MPH we turn just under 1500 RPM.

at 65mph we're turning 1300 RPM

Although I havent recorded the RPMs at 55mph I know its a sweet spot for MPG (13.3-ish from Atlanta to Destin) - at 70mph we consistently achieve 9.9 mpg (hand calculated and reportedly better than most).

I'd love to be able to run 75 at 1300
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