Thread: Anyone running 4.11's?

Originally Posted by rangieman

Id like to know why some think 2500 rpm at 100 k is too much

For the same reason that some people don't think its a problem, personal preference.
I spend my time at work in vehicles that are low geared and rarely do I see under 25-2600rpm, and it irritates me.
So when I get in my car, I like to cruise quietly at the legal speed limit
And you know plenty of Land Rover transmissions have 1:1 top gear, driven a few of those
My original reply was a little short, granted, but my ones at work tend to be

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Originally Posted by Fluids

Isn't that around Td5 Defender rpm's for 100km/hr ... or maybe as high as 2650-2750rpm ??

I know I'm doing 2840rpm or so at 130
2150 or so for 100 ... very relaxed.

I think std D2 rpm with std tyres is around 2300 ... 2500 aint that much more ... It should pull away very well when the boot's applied with the torque converter locked up !

Best torque on a std tune engine is 1800 - 2200rpm

Just checked mine at 100 k standard 29 " tyres 2400 rpm so 2500 at a 100 is not far off the mark
Yes the Tdi and Td5 Deefer`s revs would be higher on standard gearing they also dont have a tacho fitted standard . So unless someone that has retro fitted a tacho to a earlier deefer can chime in
I have owned a Tdi and Td5 Deefer with standard gearing and they both sat on a 100 k plus no probs and both with roof racks still returned 100k to 10 ltr`s consistently
Can the doubters fess up what their gripe is

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

For the same reason that some people don't think its a problem, personal preference.
I spend my time at work in vehicles that are low geared and rarely do I see under 25-2600rpm, and it irritates me.
So when I get in my car, I like to cruise quietly at the legal speed limit
And you know plenty of Land Rover transmissions have 1:1 top gear, driven a few of those
My original reply was a little short, granted, but my ones at work tend to be

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Come on mate you drive those noisey tojo junkers which would be noisier than a D2 at the same revs

Depends which way the wind blows
And the new V8s aren't that bad.

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Yeah but they ain't that good either! Lol

What about changing to defender xfer case? What's that make ur highway revs? That's an alternative to diff gears.

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

I spend my time at work in vehicles that are low geared and rarely do I see under 25-2600rpm, and it irritates me.


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Get a job like mine. 1600 RPM at 100 kph

The work utes make me appreciate my D2 on the days I'm annoyed with it :P
Besides, I get to go places like this...
Best job ever

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