In words of George:

this might help...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4616603

2010/2/12 Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>

> What is "Nasty" about a turbo?  Inquiring minds want to know.  Seems like
> all around the world they are getting plenty of powerful and dependable and
> economical service from turbo vehicles of various makes and models.  Not so
> many are sold here in the US because (guessing here) 'Murikans like BIG
> motors still...
>   Don Hanson
>
> On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Jake de Villiers <
> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Subaru 2.5 has 165 ft. lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top -
> no
> > nasty turbo required!  =)
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM, David Marshall
> > <mailinglist@fastforward.ca>wrote:
> >
> > > The ABA cam is already optimized for lower end power.  Even the cams
> > > from the 1.8L arn't as nice as the ABA for the low end.  No idea what
> > > the RemTec motor is setup for.
> > >
> > > You have 122 ft.lbs of
> > > toque which really isn't much to write home about compared to the wbx
> 117
> > > - only way to get much more torque is getting a turbo engine, a little
> > > more torque would come from chip tuning.
> > >
> > > David Marshall
> > > VW
> > > Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider
> > >
> > > HasenWerk
> > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca
> > >
> > > On Thu, February 11, 2010 08:20,
> > > Chris S wrote:
> > > > Folks,
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know how
> > > the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam?  Does anyone
> > > > have the
> > > specs, like lift, duration etc?
> > > >
> > > > I'm trying to analyze
> > > ways to increase torque and bottom end power of the
> > > > ABA.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Chris S.
> > > > Disclaimer: "Death
> > > and serious injury may occur"
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> >
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >
> > www.thebassspa.com
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >
>

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Chris S.
Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"