Re: To 16V or not to 16V, that is the question

[Vw16valve@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-03-23 21:56:49 EST, you write:

<< Pro's-
 Lots more upper end power.
 Higher rev's potential. (7200 redline)
 less to modify to get more potential HP.
 Never have to worry about the self machinning tranny syndrome.
 if your a do-it-yourself mechanic, its a very cost effective purchase!
 
 Cons-
 low end sucks bu-ku weener.
 Less performance part options.
 performance parts are a bit more costly.
 more moving parts. Possible mechanical nightmare if you dont take care of it

 well.
 more difficult to work on, from a mechanics standpoint. 
 The most common problems with the 16V are a bit tough to diagnose.
 Maybe just a little more to maintain than the 8V but I think its not much 
 more.  >>

I agree with all but a few points (but facts and opinions are what makes this
list fun, right?):
1) "low end sucks bu-ku weener" assumes that weener has trouble keeping motor
between peak torque at 4,250 rpm and redline at   2)  7,250 rpm.  That's a
pretty broad range, and having both an 8v and a 16v, I can live without the
2,000 rpm "grunt"...that's what I like about 5.0 mustangs.  

Jim

  
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