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Old 10-21-2002, 11:57 PM
dirtjumpwill dirtjumpwill is offline
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Default diesel performance?

*raises hand*Me. I have a 1.6/9TD. If you've got the money, to get a lot of performance your best bet is the 1.9TDI conversion, but the 1.6s can be made to keep up with the 150hp 1.8t. Mine's at 148.2hp and 210.2 lb/ft at last dyno, I doubt it'll get any higher.

I've never seen someone with a propane kit, though I assume it can be done to the 1.6. Not sure how much hp it would add tho.

An exhaust wouldn't be too loud. I've got a Supersprint on mine, it's a little louder than stock, but it kinda adds more noise in the "quiter spots" in the engine's running, so it's a little smoother. Obviously your results may vary due to type of exhaust.

[ October 21, 2002: Message edited by: dirtjumpwill ]
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