The SA engine has 10-1 compression ratio along with a slightly larger
bore? The Eurovan has 8.5-1 IIRC. The torque is high at least.

Mark

Kenneth Wilford wrote:
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> However this engine is an in-line.  The one thing that I can't understand is
> that this is a 2.5l engine rated at 109 hp!  What is up with this?  The 2.6l
> Inline 5 from SA is rated considerably higher.  I am wondering why this
> engine isn't capable of 130hp?  Anyone know?
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