Curious about different RPM ranges on 1987 Supra.

tangsuto · 07-20-2009, 01:06 AM

Howdy,

I am a new member and have lurked around on this site since considering purchasing a new (to me) 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo.

Forgive me if I haven't utilized the search function fully in order to find the answer to this question.

I was wondering for those of you who also have a 1987 Supra Turbo, what RPM's do you hit when going about 80 MPH on the highway in 5th gear?

My vehicle hits about 3k RPM at this speed in 5th gear. I just purchased my car and am just trying to figure out what is normal and what isn't.

Thanks for the help in advanced. Glad to officially be a part of the forum.

87mk111 · 07-23-2009, 12:48 PM

I'm probably at 3100 or 3200 at 80mph, but i have 4.11 gearing.

mikeoc1 · 07-24-2009, 03:08 AM

mine is a little higher than 3k rpm, according to my axle code i have 4.30 gears. Remember most of your power is above 4000 on these cars.

tangsuto · 07-24-2009, 06:43 AM

This is helpful. I guess I was worried because the RPM range is a little high compared to "normal" cars. Haha.

wsharp23 · 07-24-2009, 01:45 PM

my 96 celica is at ~3400 at 65 mph... it needs a sixth gear

07-20-2009, 01:06 AM	#1
tangsuto Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 14	Curious about different RPM ranges on 1987 Supra. Howdy, I am a new member and have lurked around on this site since considering purchasing a new (to me) 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo. Forgive me if I haven't utilized the search function fully in order to find the answer to this question. I was wondering for those of you who also have a 1987 Supra Turbo, what RPM's do you hit when going about 80 MPH on the highway in 5th gear? My vehicle hits about 3k RPM at this speed in 5th gear. I just purchased my car and am just trying to figure out what is normal and what isn't. Thanks for the help in advanced. Glad to officially be a part of the forum.

07-23-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
87mk111 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: akron, ohio Posts: 226	I'm probably at 3100 or 3200 at 80mph, but i have 4.11 gearing. __________________ 87 N/A 5spd BHG, soon to be gte with r154

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07-24-2009, 03:08 AM	#3
mikeoc1 Stock Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tn Posts: 20	mine is a little higher than 3k rpm, according to my axle code i have 4.30 gears. Remember most of your power is above 4000 on these cars.

07-24-2009, 06:43 AM	#4
tangsuto Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 14	This is helpful. I guess I was worried because the RPM range is a little high compared to "normal" cars. Haha.

07-24-2009, 01:45 PM	#5
wsharp23 Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grover Beach, CA Posts: 9	my 96 celica is at ~3400 at 65 mph... it needs a sixth gear