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Old 11-04-2016, 09:22 PM   #17
Dick Steinkamp
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Default Re: How fast in 2nd gear?

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Originally Posted by James Rogers View Post
Like SteveB31, I shift at about 20 to second and 35 to third. I can run 60 all day long comfortably. I have done it this way for over 10,000 miles. If a car is built right, these speeds are easy to attain.

The manual says 5-8 in low and 12-15 in second. What is attained by much higher speeds in the lower gears than those recommended by Ford? Better acceleration?
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