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Old 10-06-2005, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by svxfiles
If the trans came from a 1996 2.5 Legacy, then it should be a 4.44 ratio trans, and his 72 mph at 3000 rpm is correct.
If the trans is a 4.111, and the rpm is 3000 at 72, rather than 77 mph, there is some problem, like its not locking up the torque converter?
My 4.111 geared Legacy turns 70 (acutally 63) mph @ 3000 RPM. (70 on the gauge, 63 for the 10% allowed for small wheels)

And as I recall, on Legacy 4EAT's, the speedo is a cable, not a gear. I may be mistaken however.
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