MPH

[Jeff Miller]

As has been mentioned, you're being limited by rpm on the flats, not
hp. You can re-ratio the rear end, gain speed or simply slow the engine
down at cruise speed. I've found that the original (standard) 4.89 gear
in that coach is a bit short for my taste, the optional 4.63 a bit
better, and better still if you don't tow is 4.44:1. I had 4.11 in a
300hp coach, liked it okay in 4th gear (1:1) but I'm thinking it'd be a
bit tall for a 250hp coach.

I have an spreadsheet, will see if I can figure out how to post it.

- Jeff Miller
http://www.wanderlodge.net
http://www.millercoachworks.com


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Nelson Gougeon"
<1492lost@c...> wrote:
>
> Hi I am the new kid on the block and have a question to ask.Two years
> ago and many dollars I bought a 1984 bluebird 35footer with a 3208
cat
> turbo.My wife and I are just now starting to use it starts good and
> runs good however the top speed was only 62 mph on the flats.Had some
> adjustments made and can do 71mph on the flats (located in illinois)
> now.My questions are what is the hp on this model is 71 mph the top
> speed also who works on bluebirds in my area St.Louis Mo. south
central
> ill.Im not a road warrior but 71 mph still sounds a lil slow for
todays
> use.Possibly this is the best i just dont know but i can live with
this
> speed.Would appreciate any advice on this thanks. Nick Gougeon
> retired driver. p.s. sure like my bluebird