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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Chris Hues on 14 August 2011, 13:24

Title: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
Post by: Chris Hues on 14 August 2011, 13:24

Hi there,

Noticed as I'm flying along down dual carriageways and A roads that the rev can go quite high, which I know is quite normal for the 16vs.

Just curious as to whether this will effect the fuel economy of the car?
Is there an way to lower the revs but keep most of the power and hopefully raise the MPG?

Cheers,
Chris

Title: Re: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
Post by: Seanl on 14 August 2011, 13:39

Different ratio gearbox. Longer 5th gear will give better economy and lower revs

Title: Re: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
Post by: Chris Hues on 14 August 2011, 13:40

Thanks Sean, much appreciated! I shall look into it!

Anything else? Anyone? :)

Title: Re: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
Post by: Wayne on 14 August 2011, 16:45

You can switch to a different 5th gear but not easy to do.