Re: HP and Torque Curves

[Stephy G <gillS1@zianet.com>]

Kevin McGrath wrote:
> 
> This is for the 16Vers out there. I have an '87 16V and when I'm driving
> and hit 6000PRPMs I feel a very noticable drop in power. I used to think
> something was actually wrong with the car, but I think it is just the
> way it is stock.
> 
Yes

> Is this normal to hit a "brick wall" at ~6000RMPS? 

Oh my yes!

>Also is this where a
> nice exhaust would help me out? I have a techtonics racing downpipe but
> its connected to a cheap Midas/Monroe or whatever muffler. Is there a
> remidy for this and is it normal or is there something wrong?

>From the write-ups I've read in EC, apparently, the only 'fixes' are a
K&N filter to help the Rocco breath (runs out of 'air' at 6000), and a
hot cam (coupled with a good exhaust).  Hopefully, once I install the
2.0 bottom end and the above mentioned items, baby won't run out of
'air' but catch a 'second wind' ;)
> 
> Thanks

Steph
http://www.zianet.com/gills1/
> 
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