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Re: best speed for best gas mileage
Clive Smith · Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:04:05 +0100 · Mailing-list archive
>The engine speed at which the maximum torque occurs is not relevant. Slower = better mileage. That's it. WRONG. Even though it may not...
Diesel Vanagons and Diesel engines.
Martin Jagersand · Mon, 25 May 1998 13:48:02 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...In most vehicles, 2500-3500 rpm is the rpm range the engine typically works in. The 2.1 WBX has its torque peak (117ft...
Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
Ari Ollikainen · Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:32:02 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...102" Engine: MBE 600 2.7 liter turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel Horsepower: 154 @ 3,800 rpm Torque: 243 lb-ft. @ 1,600 - 2,400...
Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
Jim Akiba · Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:24:01 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...post cooling system function when the engine is off(not that useful with vans, but great for drag cars on track night in the...
Re: Red light rev(the Jolly guy from Rhode Island)
David Beierl · Thu, 31 Jan 2002 21:48:02 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
At 06:14 PM 1/31/2002, gary hradek wrote: > Might not this deliberate design choice by VW be >to prevent drag on the...
On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
Frank Grunthaner · Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST · Mailing-list archive
...primary torque load on the wheels is just the requirement to overcome drag. Acceleration -- makes the hot air engine develop more torque. Sustained high...
Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
Alistair Bell · Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:34:49 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...primary torque load on the wheels is just the requirement to overcome drag. Acceleration -- makes the hot air engine develop more torque. Sustained high...
Re: Why solid lifters: Performance...Why hydraulic lifters - Performance limits
Stan Wilder · Wed, 14 May 2003 09:03:53 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...torque before I looked at turning higher RPMS, of course those often only happen as result of a cam shaft change. If your engine...
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Engine Drag Torque Control
Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
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