Well - if you build the motor right, you might be able to see 8500 rpms. However, in IT, it just ain't happening with stock valve springs and cams. FYI, my buddy has routinely turned upwards of 9000 rpms on his MB motor!!
However, Mark's right (I can't believe I'm saying this - I must be tired). In relatively stock configuration, the 16v motors don't make much power over about 6500 rpms - in fact, I set my shift lite at that rpm b/c that's about where the torque begins to fade. Revving the motor any higher merely stresses the components. I only redline the car when I MUST - like having to drag race someone into a turn. BTW, I still have my stock 7200 rpm rev limter which keeps me from lunching motors. --- Mark Radelow <[email protected]> wrote: > There is no reason to completely remove it. No matter what you do > no 16v > motor is going to make power above 8500rpm...Let alone reach that > rpm > without self destructing. I know you can use a chip on the Moronic > cars but > I think you have to go aftermarket on the earlier cars. MSD makes > something > you can probably use. ===== Matthew __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.com _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
