6spd tranny?

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

Michael Abatzis wrote:
> 
> i'm going with marc on this one. 16v makes more torque at all rpms, but the
> torque curve is peaky, from 4k-6.5k.  8v makes less torque, but it's more
> evenly spread out. don't worry scott, your car is still faster ;)
> -michael
> 92 vr6 gti-gobs of torque everywhere
> 
> >From: "Scott F. Williams" <sfwilliams@comcast.net>
> 
> >No, you're missing my point entirely. The 16v makes more torque at *all*
> >rpm
> >points. The rush of hp at the top simply makes the bottom feel softer than
> >the 8v. Additionally, the difference in vehicle weight and often times
> >gearing affects the way the 8v and 16v cars behave.
> >
> >Check the dyno sheets for stock motors (a fair means of comparison) and
> >you'll see what I'm saying.
> >--
> >Scott F. Williams


Scott, he got your point- his was different. I agree the 16v, while
having MORE everywhere always has a narrower band over the range than
the lower powered but wider (flatter?) torque of the 8v.

TBerk