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3k RPM's at ~60 MPH?

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Just wondering but is this normal for the Scion...or any 5 speed stick for that matter (1st car with stickshift for me) but whenever I drive on the highway at speeds greater than 60 MPH my RPM's always stay higher than 3k.

For example driving at 70 MPH puts my RPM's at 3.5k..is this normal? Feels like my engine is working too hard to keep the speed :\
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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This was discussed already... But answers yes.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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short gearing.

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