Upcoming 1028 recovery from NC to NY

[pooka]

Hey guys, I 'm planning a M1028 recovery on 5/20 from a fellow member in Richmond ,NC to Albany NY. I plan yo drve it back. The truck has a 700R4 trans in it, and I would like some opinions on my top cruising speed for extended stints? Tires are stock size. Thanks guys, JMC

 

[jwaller]

60-65 with a 700. should be nice and comfy.

 

[pooka]

jwaller, thanks for the reply...any other opinions???

 

[wmhguthrie]

60-65 with a 700. should be nice and comfy.

Really? That fast?

I just got a M1028 and haven't driven it much yet but it doesn't seem like it wants to go much more than 45. But what do I know. It'll be nice if she'll go that fast.

Re. the drive from NC to NY, how did it go? What was your cruising speed?

 

[chupa]

I just got my M1028 from a gentleman in Ohio. The truck is FACTORY-FRESH! I can cruise at 55-60 mph.

 

[91W350]

Really? That fast?

I just got a M1028 and haven't driven it much yet but it doesn't seem like it wants to go much more than 45. But what do I know. It'll be nice if she'll go that fast.

Re. the drive from NC to NY, how did it go? What was your cruising speed?

You are right on the money, his truck has been upgraded with a 700R4. That would mean overdrive. Glen

 

[pooka]

65 was comfortable, thats about what I came up at. Every now and again, I'll push it a little over 70, but not much. The 4th gear really does help....

 

[91W350]

I just got my M1028 from a gentleman in Ohio. The truck is FACTORY-FRESH! I can cruise at 55-60 mph.

You can, just how long it will remain factory fresh will have a direct relationship with how many miles you put on at 60. That is leaning on a 6.2 with 4.56 gears. They will do it, but unlike a Cummins that will live running on the governor for years, the 6.2 will unload. What is safe? Who really knows for sure, 2,000 to 2,200 rpm seems to be about the upper limit of long life.

2200 on a 32" tire with a 4.56 gear and stock transmission/transfer case is 45 mph. I run mine 48 to 50, probably too fast. Glen

Gear/rpm/tire/ and other calculators. http://www.ramblerman.com/blazer/gearcalc.htm

 

[merace19]

Find some larger rear tires and put them on. then you can hit 70mph no problem. Used tires will work. Not like you going to leave that way, just long enough to make trip.

35's will get 2189rpm at 71mph, He has a 700r which has .7 overdrive.
http://www.race-cars.net/calculators...alculator.html

 

[91W350]

Yep! A set of 49s will give you 70 mph at 2189 rpm. Just toss em on and roll, no problem.

 

[merace19]

35's will get 2189rpm at 71mph, He has a 700r which has .7 overdrive.
http://www.race-cars.net/calculators/mph_calculator.html