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1.6ltr/1.7ltr engines.



A 1.7L is a 1.6L block w/ a 1.8L crank so it is a 1.6L stroked to a
1.7L. So this would be why it peaks power at a lower RPM and also why
the torque is greater.
Don't ask the theory, I just know what happens.

Rhett


On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 10:01:31 -0800 (PST), Neptuno <neptunonc@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ok so I digress....It seems that my information is only partially right
> the 1.6 does make more HP, but it is 78hp @ 5500 rpm.74hp on the 1.7. @5000 rpm
> Also it seems that the torque on the 1.7 is a bit better 90 @ 3000 while the 1.6 is 83 @ 3200
> 
> Oh well.....still one would think that the greater displacement would yield a different result
> Go figure.
> El Tony
> 
> 
> 
> Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> Hmmmm...
> I have no idea! Head appears to be the same, cam, exhaust manifold, downpipe, exhaust system...all
> the same.
> It's just got more displacement.
> Beats the hell out of me.
> Dan
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Neptuno"
> To: "Scirocco-L"
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 2:02 AM
> Subject: 1.6ltr/1.7ltr engines.
> 
> > So here is something that has baffled me for a while now. How come a 1.6 8v engine generates more
> power than an 1.7 8v? I figure that it has to do with exahust restrictions and the like. Any other
> reasons? and also how to bring up the 1.7 to a similar power band?
> >
> > It just doesnt make sence that with the extra displacement the hp is so notably different.
> >
> > thanks,
> > El Tony
> >
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