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American vs. European Engine Questions
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I'm not a mechanic or even mechanically inclined, so please forgive the novice nature of this question.I've noticed that American cars engines are larger than their European counterparts, but have…Continue
Tags: engine, design, questions, European, Engines
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jaylen B. Jul 8, 2011.
F**N VW!!!
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I've got a…Continue
Tags: POS, Westfalia, van, Volkswagen
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jaylen B. Apr 16, 2011.
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Jaylen B. replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"A Harley has enough torque to rip a house off of it's foundation, but most people that aren;t racing the bike never go far enough to figure out how to make that much power actually hook up to the rear wheel."
Sasha replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"Yeee-up.
Works on bikes too. Harley is 50% larger in cubic inches, but 50% LESS in HP than a BMW bike. But it is loaded with low end torque."
Jim replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"In the American market, bigger is better. Even with all the economic and environmental incentives for efficiency, a lot of us still think "More liters is more better!". A large segment of the population wants the biggest engine they can…"
Jimmy replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"A large reason for much of this is cylinder head design. A lot of American V8s were or are still single cam push rod engines. Push rod engines make a lot less power from the factory, but can be pushed to large power numbers with modification.…"
JelloShot replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"THERE'S NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT!!!"
Jamie replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"It seems that the American market gets "old" engines designs for longer. They are cheaper to make and can handle the lower octane fuel. VWs in the US start with the 2.0L I4, not the small efficient 1.2L TFSI. TDI engines weren't…"
William C replied to VDubStep's discussion American vs. European Engine Questions"I think you have roughly the right idea. I believe the American car you are thinking of is the Pontiac 6.0L monster with less than 200hp or any of the engines available in cars like the Taurus, Escape, Malibu, and whatever Dodge is making…"
VDubStep posted a discussionAmerican vs. European Engine Questions
I'm not a mechanic or even mechanically inclined, so please forgive the novice nature of this question.I've noticed that American cars engines are larger than their European counterparts, but have lower HP. Smaller European engines rev higher and American ones seem to have more torque...so my question is, is the American design method done for the sake of reliabiliy?.…See More
VDubStep commented on Les's blog post This is How You Stop the President's Limo"I'm willing to bet that Cadillac is working on an incredible apology now.. and that Ford is preparing to unveil their new Speed bump proof presidential SUV as we speak."
Jaylen B. replied to VDubStep's discussion F**N VW!!!"Looks like Sasha is giving you some good advice. Drop some money into a good tool set and learn something man! Even if it's just the simple stuff, that will be one less thing you have to pay someone else to do."
Chris Arthur replied to VDubStep's discussion F**N VW!!!"You seem to be very passionate about this van..I'll not judge you though, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all."
Sasha replied to VDubStep's discussion F**N VW!!!"Here ya go.... (but my prediction is even with a book, you will end up wishing you had just paid for the rebuilt)
http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Volkswagen-air-Cooled-Engine-models/dp/0895862255 ; $15
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Jimmy replied to VDubStep's discussion F**N VW!!!"I agree with Jessica, you're better off with another brand. Look into Honda or Acura, you'll thank me later."
Jessica replied to VDubStep's discussion F**N VW!!!"Maybe you should just buy an easier car to maintain. It sounds like VWs are just outside of your particular skill set."
VDubStep posted a discussionF**N VW!!!
I've got a confession to make. I love old Vws. I can't help it there is just something about the design of their cars that attract me. But, unlike others with this sad addiction, I am not mechanically inclined. Since childhood I have been attracted to one VW product in particular, the Westfalia vans. I had…See More
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- At 5:19am on February 15, 2013, linda jackson said…
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How is everything with you, I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something very vital to disclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site.Could you please get back to me on:(lindajackson85@yahoo.com.hk ) for the full details.
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