| Subject: | Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel |
| From: | Steven Denis |
| Date: | Thu, 17 Jan 2002 08:19:56 EST |
In a message dated 1/17/02 1:27:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, FrankGRUN@AOL.COM writes: << That derives from a 28% reduction in available torque, and an additional 28% reduction in hp because of the lower engine speed. >> Err.....ever look at actual torque curve?....1800-4200 RPM only varies about 5 lb/ft Torque moves you down the road..horsepower is the rate of delivery.. You have almost EXACTLY the same torque at the flywheel at any given road speed with either tranny... Really..again..if you HAVEN"T tried it, DO try it...
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