Re: 6-speed trans or p&p 16v head?

[Ben Beacock <bbeacock@golden.net>]

A question... what kind of 6-speed?   if its got straight cut gears,   you'll
increase reliability and decrease friction , while making it possible to shift
without clutching.
That would be a key thing for me before getting power.  But if its just an
extra gear, i'd go for the power.

I think i've watched too many rally shows..  my eyes are set on some nice
cromoly rollcage tubing right now...

Ben Beacock

"Scott F. Williams" wrote:

> Friends, Rocconians, and countrymen, lend me your ears if not your
> money...
>
> Given the choice to pick from a 6-speed transmission or a ported and
> polished 16v head (on top of a 2.0l motor), which would you choose?
>
> I realize that the 6-speed might be more expensive by a good shot.
> However, I see the 6-speed as being more practical. How so? Well, first
> of all it'll make my car more less high strung, will increase fuel
> efficiency, and (if gear ratios are chosen correctly) will also make the
> car faster because it'll be in the power band more often.
>
> The heavily modified head's benefit is more power ergo more speed. The
> question is, which pays off more in the end. Assuming that I can hoof
> the bill for the tranny, I think that this is the better way to go.
> Comments?
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> Hotrod Rabbit GTI
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