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Old 10-16-2007, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Manarius View Post

My friend has a 1996 VR6 Jetta and I believe he puts down about 190 at the crank - what would that be at the wheels?

And, is my car faster than his? I know it makes more hp - that's for sure. I guess off the line, it's probably not weighing nearly two tons and all...

190 CHP ought to net him about 130 WHP in a AWD application, maybe 140 WHP in a FWD or RWD application..

As to whose car is fastest...depends on condition, and gear ratios....
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