2800 RPMs at 65 MPH... normal?

[jhstatts]

I am performing a tune-up on my 60 this week, but wanted to ask this question anyway.

Is 2800 RPMs at 65 MPH pretty normal for a FJ60 (stock 2F)? I am running 31 in. tires.

 

[Jman]

That's about what I get--maybe a little higher on the rpms at 65, closer to 3,000? I usually keep it at 60, so I might be wrong, don't have it memorized, but that sounds about right.

Anyway, if you or the p.o didn't regear the speedo cable gears, it doesn't matter what size tires you have, it always will register 65 mph at 2800 rpm--the speedo counts revolutions of the driveshaft, which isn't affected by tire size. You could put 37s on there and it would still read 65 at 2800 rpm!

I once had a theory that Toyota picked the FJ number to match it's cruising speed--FJ40 cruises best at 40, FJ60 at 60, FJ80 at 80, and so on. Gotta feel for thos FJ25 owners.

 

[jhstatts]

Thanks, J-man! I am actually closer to 3000... maybe 2900.

Hey, I did say I am new to all this. This site makes me paranoid.

 

[Corbet]

Mine reads the same, 2900 ish at 65MPH

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

2100 RPM at 65MPH.

That and 26 MPG too.



TB

 

[Jman]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170626#msg170626 date=1086627064]
2100 RPM at 65MPH.

That and 26 MPG too.



TB
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700 rpm and 65, and 35 mpg, too---if I'm driving down a steep enough hill.

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

700 rpm and 65, and 35 mpg, too---if I'm driving down a steep enough hill

Alright alright, I'll stop teasing you gasser guys about my diesel!



TB

 

[BigSur]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170638#msg170638 date=1086627481]
Alright alright, I'll stop teasing you gasser guys about my diesel!



TB
[/quote]

I want a diesel!!!!

 

[jhstatts]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170638#msg170638 date=1086627481]
Alright alright, I'll stop teasing you gasser guys about my diesel!



TB
[/quote]

Please! Heh.

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Did I mention the H55 five speed transmission?




TB :

 

[kevin g]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170671#msg170671 date=1086629880]
Did I mention the H55 five speed transmission?




TB :
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[BigSur]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170671#msg170671 date=1086629880]
Did I mention the H55 five speed transmission?




TB :
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I second that...

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Or the factory rear full floater with disks?




TB

 

[BigSur]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170691#msg170691 date=1086631559]
Or the factory rear full floater with disks?




TB
[/quote]

Just spare us the agony and tell us everything you have!!

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Im sorry guys, Im just having fun with you. Here are the specs of my rig. Not everything has been installed yet, but soon. Im working on her now.

TB

1987 Toyota HJ-60 Landcruiser
1994 4.2 liter 1HZ diesel with a Safari Systems turbo soon.
ATS Propane injection
Dual optimas
ARB compressor
Ready aire compressor
H-55 five speed tranny
Standard t-case
Old man emu full suspension with spring over conversion
Front end: 5.29 gears w/ARB four runner vented disks w/ four piston calipers trussed w/high steer and hydrolic assist
Rear end: 5.29 gears w/ARB four runner vented disks w/ four piston calipers, trussed, full floater
ARB front bumper with 24 volt M10,000 pound winch with synthetic rope and IPF lights
Kaymar rear bumper tire carrier gas carrier
4x4 connection side bars
Hannibal roof rack, tend and awning
ARB snorkle
Opposite Locke 50 gallon fuel tank
Cobra CB
Custom Alpine stereo with XM satalite radio
Recaro seats
Tinted windows
17x9 trail ready bead locked rims with 37" goodyear MTR's

 

[BigSur]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170706#msg170706 date=1086633034]
Im sorry guys, Im just having fun with you. Here are the specs of my rig. Not everything has been installed yet, but soon. Im working on her now.

TB

1987 Toyota HJ-60 Landcruiser
1994 4.2 liter 1HZ diesel with a Safari Systems turbo soon.
ATS Propane injection
Dual optimas
ARB compressor
Ready aire compressor
H-55 five speed tranny
Standard t-case
Old man emu full suspension with spring over conversion
Front end: 5.29 gears w/ARB four runner vented disks w/ four piston calipers trussed w/high steer and hydrolic assist
Rear end: 5.29 gears w/ARB four runner vented disks w/ four piston calipers, trussed, full floater
ARB front bumper with 24 volt M10,000 pound winch with synthetic rope and IPF lights
Kaymar rear bumper tire carrier gas carrier
4x4 connection side bars
Hannibal roof rack, tend and awning
ARB snorkle
Opposite Locke 50 gallon fuel tank
Cobra CB
Custom Alpine stereo with XM satalite radio
Recaro seats
Tinted windows
17x9 trail ready bead locked rims with 37" goodyear MTR's

[/quote]

A DUH!!!!!! Holy crap that sounds smoking saweet. You have any pics?

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

The frame off restoration is in its final stages. I have a few OLD pics. As soon as I get some new ones I'll post them.

Thanks for the praise.

TB

 

[Jman]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17637;start=msg170724#msg170724 date=1086634667]
The frame off restoration is in its final stages. I have a few OLD pics. As soon as I get some new ones I'll post them.

Thanks for the praise.

TB
[/quote]

So, actually, right now, to be truthful, you're getting 0 mph at 0 rpm, and 0 mpg!

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

So, actually, right now, to be truthful, you're getting 0 mph at 0 rpm, and 0 mpg!

HA! You're absolutely right!

Good one.

Hell, Im going backwards!


TB

 

[Cascade Cruiser]

I'm new to this forum, been here a couple weeks. It seems like the prevailing theme is HZJ60 guy bragging about his cruiser and the pile of parts he's gonna put on. hahaha, actually this forum is great, definitely a gold mine for information. I think I'm just a little jealous of the almighty hzj60. I wish I had an extra $20k to put into my 60. hope you don't take offense hzj60 guy, if I ever see a diesel with 37 in beadlocks driving around Kirkland I'll give you a honk.

CC