Re: HP and Torque Curves

["I.Mannix" <mannix@privatei.com>]

>>
>> > Is this normal to hit a "brick wall" at ~6000RMPS?
>>
>> Oh my yes!
>>
>> >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)

FWIW, my exgirlfriend had a GTI 2.0 16v, and it most assuredly did NOT run
into a wall at 6k - it'd run into the revlimiter pretty easily.  It was
stock.  Very stock.  Very fast.  I'd not say there is something wrong with
the original posters car knowing what I do, but the 2.0 does not run into a
wall at 6k - Darrel?  What'd your 16v do?  Maybe a clogged cat?  Dunno, but
I've never driven a 16v, 1.8 or 2, that ran into a wall at 6k.  FWIW.


Mannix






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