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Offline Chris Hues

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Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
« 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
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Offline Seanl

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Re: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
« Reply #1 on: 14 August 2011, 13:39 »
Different ratio gearbox. Longer 5th gear will give better economy and lower revs
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Offline Chris Hues

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Re: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
« Reply #2 on: 14 August 2011, 13:40 »
Thanks Sean, much appreciated! I shall look into it!

Anything else? Anyone? :)
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Lowering Revs on GTi 16v
« Reply #3 on: 14 August 2011, 16:45 »
You can switch to a different 5th gear but not easy to do.
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