16v model year differences [GEARING]

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I'd say that's pretty close for guessing. I have a FF and with a  2.0 turbo
pulled 5600 rpm in 5th. I think that's 138mph or so (old speedo just bounces at
100mph max). But yes, the torque is manadatory to pull thru wide gears. I now
have a .71 5th and am hoping for another 5mph or so, but really have it for
cruising at 75-85 around 3k/rpm, without the need to downshift for good
accelartion.
If anyone needs a .76 5th gearset, lemme know (make offer).
gary

Allyn wrote:

> > 30 km/h more from a FN?  Perhaps with a turbocharged VR6.
>
> agreed, one of the few ways to get an ff/fn to get to redline in 5th...
> well... you'd have to have 2 engines!!!
> i shudder at the thought. :)
>
> > Putting a FF or FN in your stock 1.8 16V will not increase top speed my 30
> > km/h.
>
> correct, if anything, the only way to hit top speed will be in 4th, as 5th
> puts you out of the powerband (low) with those wider trannies.
> Al
>
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