RE: 8&16v graph question

["Neal Tovsen" <sixteen.volt@gte.net>]

The 8v transmissions have wider-spaced ratios, and the 8v is (IIRC) about
200lbs lighter. Though the close-ratio transmission on the 16v is better
once you're moving, the first gear (or two?) on the 8v are deeper, giving
you better mechanical advantage to convert torque into forward motion.
Wheels also make a difference. The stock 16v teardrops seem to be made of
pig iron! My friend's 8v is always at least equal to my 16v off the line, if
not ahead. Especially in 1st gear. Once I get towards the middle/top of 2nd
gear, though, it's all over...(both stock engines)

I would also guess that these are European-spec motors. In the US, the 16v
makes about 124hp, and the 8v drops to somewhere in the mid 90's. I would
guess that the curves are pretty much the same, though.

Neal

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Nathan Malone
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 4:00 PM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: 8&16v graph question
>
>
> Ok, If the 16v's have more torque than the 8v's
> stock. Hmm.... Then why do I consistantly make
> 16v's look like raped apes off the line? acording
> to this graph, I should be having a harder time
> off the line than I am. I have a Mk1 with a 84 1.8
> 8v (JH) so the eng. is larger than stock but
> should that make this much of a diff? And also the
> 8v in this graph is pushing 112hp,..?? I thought
> the stock 8v solid lifter engine pushed around
> 90hp. Am I out in space here or is something not
> adding up?
>
> curious,
> Nathan
>
>
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