Michael Sullivan wrote:
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> Dear List,
>
> What is the "redline" of the VW 1.9L TDI? 5000rpm? 5200rpm?
>
> I need this information in order to estimate whether or not I will
> need to change the gearing when I install the TDI in my Syncro next
> year. Note: I'm planning on having the trans rebuilt anyway, might as
> well optimize it to match the new motor.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michael J. Sullivan
> Director of Catalog Design
> Open Market, Inc.
>
> '87 GL Syncro Westfalia
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My 1.9 tdi 96 Passat shows redline on the tach at about 4650 rpms. It
has plenty of torque- you may want to study the horsepower/ torque
curves to decide what ratio would work best- It depends if you want to
cruise th autobahn or climb hills and rocks? Joel