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1.8 16v Mod Options



John,
    keep in mind that while a larger intake/bigger cams will shift your peak torque higher up the
scale, they will also raise your torque across the board. its just that the gains are more relevant
at the higher rpm.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Erickson" <ranahan@charter.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 9:41 PM
Subject: 1.8 16v Mod Options


> I have a 1.8 with a real strong bottom end. I don't want to mess with it. I
> know a 50mm intake manifold would absolutely kill what little torque I
> have. What about the Euro intake cam by itself? Would that be worthwhile?
> Are there any cam sets out there that would be OK and not kill my torque? I
> know they would have to be fairly mild, but that's OK. I'm just trying to
> get some ideas.
>
> TIA
>
> John
> Long Beach
>
>
>
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