NOW Raton Pass...

[davidkerryedwards]

i wasn't keeping a close eye on speed over Raton and I wasn't towing anything
but I think I
held 30mph or so until the last steep half mile when it dropped down to the
lower 20's. I
believe it was in 2nd gear. I've been on a couple of hills where 1st gear was
necessary.
One wonders under those circumstances what is going to happen if the hill gets
steeper.
Climbing out of Palo Duro canyon was like that. Ist gear and 1900rpms. It
wouldn't pull
any more than that but my primary filter was partially plugged so that wasn't a
reliable
test. There's always reverse!
What's the steepest challange that has been met by a Bird with a 3208NA?

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
>
> I have always used the Raton Pass as my "dyno test" Our 88 FC is able
> to maintain 32mph while towing a 4400 lb. Toyota Tacoma. The Bird was
> empty as we had just bought our baby and were driving it home. I have
> never driven an NA FC but there is a big difference in power from a 250
> Turbo to the 300 Turbo.
>
> Bruce
> 1988 FC35
>