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Old 02-04-2011, 07:18 PM   #17
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Re: K&N air filter and assorted carb jets SOLD! ADMIN PLZ DE

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Originally Posted by Quimrider
I think they must have tweaked the newer 500's for better economy by changing the cams, lowering the compression and using smaller carbs, I routinely get upper 50's on my '06. If I could keep my hand out of the throttle I probably could crack 60mpg.
Just for comparison:What is the r.p.m. at 60 m.p.h. and the red line of the 500.My 454 red lines at 11000 r.p.m. and revs at 6000 r.p.m at 60 m.p.h.
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