Michael Sullivan wrote: > > 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 > ******************************************** > work: http://www.openmarket.com > vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon > scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning > ******************************************** 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 |
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