Dangerous lack of torque

[Joey Ramone]

neil1jnr said:

I once had a GT 190 too and I agree the lack of torque was a nightmare. During an engine rebuild I opted for different cams that helped with the torque DIP (yes a dip in torque) just before the cam change at 6200rpm.

Whoohoo! Vindication!

[MC Bodge]

Joey Ramone said:

neil1jnr said:

I once had a GT 190 too and I agree the lack of torque was a nightmare. During an engine rebuild I opted for different cams that helped with the torque DIP (yes a dip in torque) just before the cam change at 6200rpm.

Whoohoo! Vindication!

Well, there are possibly two of you, or you have two Pistonheads accounts...

[FussyFez]

I own a car with a very similar engine.

I actually enjoy the lack of low down torque (to a point..), it gives the car a split personality. Comfy lethargic family car, or 8000rpm screamer when I want it.

There are times when I want more low down torque, but all it takes is a (very satisfying) gear change to access the true potential.


Truth be told, I am very seriously considering turboing my car, given the excellent gains available, it would make the car much more flexible 'in gear' with a conservative low boost, but properly sorted setup. I have read about people using the setup I'm looking at having use able boost by 2,500rpm It would also give me a ~80% power increase at the top end. Win win.

I can appreciate the OP's dislike for the peaky engine characteristics, but can't say I feel the same way. I love my engine (more so for how well it responds to booooost, admittedly) .

[Horse Pop]

Heh. OP, this is what always ensues if somebody complains a car is "dangerously" slow. There is a precedent