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Originally Posted by motordavid
C'mon Matt: it's because of thousands of miles of 70-80+ mph interstates, quieter running at cruise speed, and the push to return better highway mpg. Would I want to ride around in the Vette with a 4.10 rear end, in 4th gear instead of 6th? I wish our X had an OD or lower numerical axle...4 grand rpms at 80 in the X isn't my idea of engine maintenance.
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+1. Took a long distance trip, NYC to Charlotte, NC to Orlando, FL and back to NYC last summer. The engine even begins to get loud at those rpms too. You feel like you're killing the engine.