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Volksaddikt Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:52 am

I'm looking into swapping out my 1600EFI for an 1835 or 1914. It might be a dumb question but how much power can a stock transaxle take?? I have a 68 square with a stock trans and engine and would like to know what everyone else knows before I jump into a new motor. Thanks all.

vwfye Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:37 am

it really depends on your driving style. i drive a 2332cc car and a 1904cc car with bone stock transmissions in them. no issues. but, i don't hammer the throttle without preloading the transmission firsts and i don't rev to the moon either.

Volksaddikt Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:05 pm

Thats good to hear. I'm planning on hauling a puck trailer so looking for some more power to make sure that isn't going to be a problem.

Icy Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:25 pm

A stock 1600 will haul that with no problem. Why the massive change?

vwfye Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:40 pm

heck, a puck can be hauled with a 1200cc

Volksaddikt Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:18 pm

The power is for fun. I just want to be able to haul a loaded down trailer no sweat :D



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