Originally Posted by
Werks
Thanks Neal for posting the B6 chart.
Looking at the charts I think that a bit of the drop off especially on the tail end at higher RPM's with our engine is due to the use of a steel bearing versus ceramic. Switching to a ceramic bearing in the B6 should provide a noticeable reduction in friction which will probably increase the overall max HP and Torque numbers further as well as increase/extend them on the back and of the curve.
Ron
So I guess Neal's got some more work to do.....Neal, is there a ceramic bearing in your shop ready to pop into a B6 and be put to work? And after that how 'bout that lightened con rod? Let's give it all the bling we can, add up the additional costs, run it against the Speed, and let the chips fall where they may.....