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Re: 20V Vs 10V
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- Subject: Re: 20V Vs 10V
- From: glen.powell@smc.com
- Date: 20 Sep 1995 07:27:54 -0400
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The problem with the 20V is that "all those horsepower" come at
a rather high RPM and are peaky. The old 10-valver has much
lower peak HP but has a much broader, more generous turque
curve, basically more torque at usable RPM. Since it's torque
that accelerate the car the ol' 10V setups can hold their own
pretty well. Now add forced induction to the flow capabilities of
the 20V to overcome the lack of midrange and things are
VERY different!
-glen