Re: The VW/Audi 1.8T is extremely over-engineered

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Re: The VW/Audi 1.8T is extremely over-engineered Posted by Lou (more from Lou) on Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:18:59

In Reply to: The VW/Audi 1.8T is extremely over-engineered, Jeff, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 17:38:24 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Jeff: You are very correct on the basic engine.The Saab four cylinder engine has more bearing surface area than a small block Chevy.When it comes to over engineering other critical drive line components however, the cost and weight/space penalty for those items makes it a lot tougher to justify. Going with CV joints and drive axles that could withstand 350 HP when the car is projected to be sold with 250 means paying for a lot of capability that will never be used or needed. Same goes for transmission components. The engine in a Saab could probably produce 350 hp and be reliable and streetable, but to upgrade the rest of the car would take a lot more engineering.
If my wish list were to come true, the next 9-5 would have about 325 hp, all wheel drive,an electro-hydraulic shifted gearbox, be a little more posh inside than the current car,have XM radio,nicer leather faster windows, and still get almost thirty mpg on the highway.
Anyone else with me on this?

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2002 9-5 AERO Performance Upgrades, Abery, Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:44:30
- Re: 2000 9-5 AERO Best Spark Plugs & Wires, Chris, Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:06:35
- Easy to get (a lot) more power with ECU upgrade..., AdamB , Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:50:20
  - Drive train counts too, Lou, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:06:13
    - It's always a trade off, AdamB , Wed, 13 Feb 2002 13:05:32
      - Re: It's always a trade off, Lou, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 14:22:45
        The VW/Audi 1.8T is extremely over-engineered, Jeff, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 17:38:24
        VW does not build that way., Coolknight, Fri, 15 Feb 2002 07:25:27
        The engine is build for the bhp..., VIKINGMAN, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:35:26
        The pistons in the 9000 B234R differ.............., zeke, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:54:35
        Gearbox(s), Lou, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:16:11
        Re: Gearbox(s), VIKINGMAN, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 16:34:30
        Re: The VW/Audi 1.8T is extremely over-engineered, Lou, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:18:59 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 2002 9-5 AERO Performance Upgrades, zeke, Tue, 12 Feb 2002 18:29:32
  - Re: 2002 9-5 AERO Performance Upgrades, BrooksG, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 09:14:54
    - Re: 2002 9-5 AERO Performance Upgrades, zeke, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:15:04
    - Re: Aero torque limited, John Davies, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 11:13:52
      - Re: Aero torque limited, Douglas, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:12:25
        Re: Aero torque limited, Lou, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:46:49
        Re: Aero torque limited, Douglas, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 17:01:04
        Re: Aero torque limited, Lou, Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:27:22
        Re: Aero torque limited, Renato, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 04:28:40
        Torque limiting, Lou, Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:21:03
        Re: Torque limiting, Renato, Fri, 15 Feb 2002 05:39:27
        Re: Torque limiting, Lou, Fri, 15 Feb 2002 19:59:05
        Re: Torque limiting Maptun, Richard, Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:13:28

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