Re: [T3] Questions about engine size and improving torque

[sg <stevegmailbox-vwstuff@yahoo.com>]

 I understand
> increasing torque
> will improve the quickness and I can increase torque
> by increasing displacement.  Does it matter if the
>displacement increase comes from a stroker crank or
>larger P&Cs with an engine of this relatively small
> size?

When people want torque, they go for stroke. 
Compression is also a source of 'free' power.  Also,
people tend to stay with stock size pistons to keep
the cylinder cooling reasonable for street driven
cars.



> The 1678 and 1775 may need an increase in fuel
> pressure and the 1800 may
> need an increase in fuel pressure and larger
> injectors.  

I wouldn't think the stock FI would be able to handle
that.  You might want to consider swapping out the
brain for a programmable unit you could adjust to your
needs and use the existing FI setup (injectors, pumps, etc).

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