Posted by Bossmav (IP: 158.252.23.40) on May 27, 2000 at 05:15:27:
In Reply to: yeah, it's seen as high as 9000... posted by green integra (mike) on May 27, 2000 at 03:19:29:
: but I haven't taken it up that high in a LONG time. I had
: the computer chipped a while back to extend the ignition
: cutoff from 8100 (stock) to 9000. I had stiffer inner
: valvesprings put in when I had the head off. The cams
: I have now make peak power at about 8000 (vs. 7600 stock),
: so it really isn't necessary to go over 8500.
: since the engine is small, and doesn't make a huge amount
: of torque, you need the rpms to get power out of it.
: the high rev range combined with short gearing and a
: 4.40 final drive make the car move pretty good for what
: it has under the hood (1.8L or 109ci).