On Fri, 25 Jul 2003, Kenneth Wilford wrote: > 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? Maybe it's tuned differently in the van application. I don't know if VW does this, but it's not uncommon for other car manufacturers to tune van engines for more low-end torque at the expense of horsepower at the top end. Vans also tend to have more restrictive intake and exhaust systems than passenger cars, due to lack of space.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si |
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