Re: Neuspeed supercharger THE FACTS!!!!

[Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>]

So, Dave, what were the values for torque and HP before and after. You
just quoted the difference, so we have no basis to determine % change.
Dan

Dave Ewing wrote:
> 
> Ok all, I got the new VW Power (winter 2002) here and they did a write up on
> the Nuespeed supercharger kit.  They list the torque gain at 25 to 35 lb-ft
> accross the board (max is at 3500 rpm) and 36.2hp at 5700 rpm max of 42.3hp
> at 6280 rpm (nice cruising rpm!?).  So the claim of 50% is out the window
> unless there are other mods.  They have a chart that compares to the stock
> 1.8T which, to me, still falls quite a bit short of the 1.8T power and
> torque.  The most iritating part of this article is that in a column next to
> this article Les Bidrawn says (quote) "The Nuespeed supercharger is one of
> the best things to happen to VW tuning since a company called Okrasa bolted
> dual carbs and ported heads to a 36hp Bug, effectively doubling it's
> output".  What a Crock!!!  Nothing about the Callaway setups, Drake,
> Oettinger, etc.  Anyway, FWIW!!
> 
> Dave
> 
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