low end power
As far as internal mods are concerned....Stroking the engine and getting a lower rod ratio will improve low-end torque. A bigger bore adds more meat all over the powerband. Getting a 4-2-1 header, and a long AEM/INJEN/IceMan style intake will help in the 2000-4000 RPM range, which is our *low-end* area. Other than that most of the stuff designed for our engines has the goal of extending the torque (and hence more horsepower) into the upper RPM range...like the 5000-8000+ range.
So as you can see, the only real way to add power down low, is to either add more displacement to the engine or go with a turbo or supercharger....personally I think a turbo that spools up at about 2000-3000 RPM would be better than a supercharger.
But my next project will probably be a turboed 2.1L B18B....the displacement and rod ratio of the thing would make it like a VW motor.....tons of meat down low.
So as you can see, the only real way to add power down low, is to either add more displacement to the engine or go with a turbo or supercharger....personally I think a turbo that spools up at about 2000-3000 RPM would be better than a supercharger.
But my next project will probably be a turboed 2.1L B18B....the displacement and rod ratio of the thing would make it like a VW motor.....tons of meat down low.
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