Good point... This makes me wonder: how do they de-tune these engines at the factory? is it like a different personality module in the brain? If so, it is conceivable that VW has a higher low-end torque, less HP type "brain" for the G60 engine. Cetin
At 04:12 PM 6/4/96 -0500, you wrote: > >I guess what I am getting at is that the parameters that a Transporter >operates (lower speed, high weight carrying ability) are different from, say >a GTI or Corrado (high speed, low weight carrying ability), therefore the >engine requirements are different. You will be sorely disapointed in putting >a G60 or even a 16v engine in a Vanagon...it will not have any "off the >line" power...and then at the upper end, the HP will be useless because the >frontal area of the van will prevent the same high speeds that the engine >can deliver in the sedan. > >Ric > >
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