Re: HP and Torque Curves

[Jason Brunberg <stoopid@idirect.com>]

Stephy G wrote:
> 
> 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' ;)
	
	So what's the deal with my car, then.  I forgot to mention that I have
drilled out my airbox and added a K&N, but even before I did that, the
car revved like mad.  Does this mean that when I reinstall my
aftermarket cat and oxy sensor I'm going to get a reduction in power? 
BTW, I'll prolly be getting an aftermarket exhaust and 2.25 pipes as
well.  Comments?  It sux knobs when ya don't know nuthin.  :(


jason
87 16V (lookin for the ka-nowledge)
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