(I want) more torque from a NG motor

[Huw Powell]

> 85 4kq (JT engine, 2.2L 115hp *126 ft lb*) vrs. 88 80q (NG engine 2.3L 130hp *140 ft lb*)
>
> It has taken me a couple of years to figure this out but I just don't enjoy
> driving my 80q as much as my 4kq. I think my biggest dislike with the 80q is
> the motor. First, let me say that I drive like a little old lady and around
> town work the motor in the 2-3000 rpm range. The JT was perfectly happy
> running on 87 octane and pulled great at 2500 (just what the specs show). The
> NG barely runs on 91 octane, doesn't start moving till 3500 and is addicted
> to Toulene.

some random thoughts on this... first you will note that I added torque
specs to the header line.

My 90Q is a torquey little brat, for what it is.  great pull in low
gears from 1500-3000, then it gets into the "power" range.