Re: dynoed a 2008cc motor

[Tyler Zachau <Pennyz@mail.ieway.com>]

At 10:18 AM 4/21/00 -0400, 16v Jason wrote:
>Hang on, though-- you did a lot more than just put on a 2.25" 
>exhaust.  Downpipes can create huge power gains, and knocking off the A/C 
>compressor and the PS pump will give you quite a few extra HP just from 
>reducing drag on the belts.  I read a while back (don't know where, so I 
>shouldn't even be quoting), but an A/C Compressor (turned OFF) can rob 
>2-5hp at the power peak.  Ditto the P/S pump.  So my bet is you gained 5hp 
>total by lopping those off, and probably 12 from the downpipe and exhaust 
>combo.  Putting a 2.25" cat-back exhaust on a car with 2.125" header tubing 
>does squat.
>
>Jason

So if taking off the PS and AC frees up all the power and mabye a lil
engine space, what's it like driving a 16v Roc without PS? Any difference
in steering response at all? Just curious...
Tyler


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