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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: detroitdiesel on March 22, 2009, 06:01:01 pm

Title: how much power out of a 1.6N/A with some mods??
Post by: detroitdiesel on March 22, 2009, 06:01:01 pm

I am planning on buying a 1981 rabbit diesel, with a 1.6 N/A diesel engine, and was wondering a few things. First, what kind of hp/tq could i expect to see out of the engine with the pump turned up all the way, and a turbo attached to it pushing 10-12 PSI?? Also, what is the max boost that can be used on these engines stock, and with head studs?

Thanks for the help,
Jordan P.

Title: how much power out of a 1.6N/A with some mods??
Post by: burn_your_money on March 23, 2009, 04:49:27 am

With the turbo running 10 psi you will basically be running what a stock TD has. Depending on how well the pump is tuned, and the rest of the engine is modded I'd say anywhere from 50-90 HP reliably. Not sure about TQ