Re: Mine's bigger than yours :-) (Was Re: RE:torque)

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Arun Rao wrote:

>         Time to brag (also a complete non-sequitur):  the
>         20V I-5 turbos will do the same thing on an 18 degree
>         upgrade  :-)
> 
>         I forgot who pointed this out -- Linus Toy, perhaps? I'm
>         not even sure it's a particularly valid test -- has anyone
>         tried it on other cars?

Well, I can tell you that it's the same on the NA I-5's as well.  I can
park on the hill in front of my house, and pull away from the curb w/o
applying any throttle.

On level ground it's quite content to idle along in any gear w/o
stalling.  Fourth gear at 900 rpm is about right for the "expressway"
around here on my morning commute!  <grin>

Gary

Disclaimer:  All test conducted on '85 GT w/ minor engine mods.

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