Re: 6-speed trans or p&p 16v head?

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Head is better.   Nuff said. ;-)

jim

"Scott F. Williams" wrote:

> Friends, Rocconians, and countrymen, lend me your ears if not your
> money...
>
> Given the choice to pick from a 6-speed transmission or a ported and
> polished 16v head (on top of a 2.0l motor), which would you choose?
>
> I realize that the 6-speed might be more expensive by a good shot.
> However, I see the 6-speed as being more practical. How so? Well, first
> of all it'll make my car more less high strung, will increase fuel
> efficiency, and (if gear ratios are chosen correctly) will also make the
> car faster because it'll be in the power band more often.
>
> The heavily modified head's benefit is more power ergo more speed. The
> question is, which pays off more in the end. Assuming that I can hoof
> the bill for the tranny, I think that this is the better way to go.
> Comments?
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