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Also, check the hp figures for both cars at the wheels... They are about equal...
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how many horsies does the older VR6's have? like maybe a 99, i thikn that's what my friend has. we raced once at the "track" and he stayed right next to my front door, quick cars.
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Originally posted by Viss1: OK, since nobody else said it, "Why is the VR6 only putting out 200HP now, when the smaller Duratec had 200HP back in '99?"  With the 12 valve VR6 already at a torque advantage to the Duratec, I would look out for a substantial increase on the 24 valve engine, shamelessly leaving all but the best 2.5 Duratecs in the dust... 
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Originally posted by cliffjohnson:
how many horsies does the older VR6's have? like maybe a 99, i thikn that's what my friend has. we raced once at the "track" and he stayed right next to my front door, quick cars. Don't quote me but I think it is around the 178 mark... Their real advantage is a fairly flat torque curve. They seem to have torque at every RPM... Some believe the new 201 rating is a lower-than-actual rating. I would like to see someone's dyno on a stock VR6 24 valve...
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Originally posted by cliffjohnson:
how many horsies does the older VR6's have? like maybe a 99 172, iirc.
blake
02 acura RSX type S, arctic blue pearl/ebony
- OEM fogs, S2k shift knob, 35% formula one tint, injen SRI
62 chevy C10 fleetside pickup, tan
- stock I-6, 3-on-the-tree, currently immobile in my garage
former owner of:
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The WRX isnt all its cracked up to be, I know I owned one.
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99 Maxima SE, MTX, Apexi WS, Clear Corners, Short Ram Intake, Red/Clear Tails
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With the 12 valve VR6 already at a torque advantage to the Duratec, I would look out for a substantial increase on the 24 valve engine, shamelessly leaving all but the best 2.5 Duratecs in the dust... [[Frown]]
12V VR6 typically makes 145FWHP & about 155 tourque stock at the wheels. typical mods get them up to 155-160 HP max. Very similar to stock duratec. The engine in a light (2800 lb) GTi makes it equal to an SVT or faster but in a Jetta (3020 lbs) it a bit slower. Adding 30 HP and probably little or no torque, the gti will quite quick, the Jetta will equal to slightly faster than SVT. Be forewarned.
1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM
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From VW.com on the Jetta GLI
Technical
Brakes
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Emissions
OBD II
Engine
2.8L 200 hp, 195 lb-ft torque, 6 cylinder VR6,
15-degree V, gas
Steering
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering
Suspension
Front and rear gas shock absorbers
Independent front McPherson struts, stabilizer
bar
Independent track correcting torsion beam rear
axle with integrated stabilizer bar
Sport suspension
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
That's a SVT killer if there ever was one.
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