RE: GLX and Vento difference

[" Marc A. Brown" <Mad_One@email.msn.com>]

The European Vento VR6 has the 2.8 liter outputting 174 hp and 173 lb-ft of 
torque, thanks to slightly different chip programming (vs. 190 hp 180 lb-ft 
of torque from the 2.9 liter VR6 found in European Corrado, where the 
European throttle body comes from).  There is no speed governor, so it will 
stretch to a top speed of about 140 mph.  It also rides on better tires and 
a stiffer suspension.

- -----Original Message-----
From:	Patrick Sherman [SMTP:psherman@bigfoot.com]
Sent:	Thursday, January 08, 1998 12:09 AM
To:	'jettaglx@igtc.com'
Subject:	RE: GLX and  Vento difference

You are right.. Simple Badgeless mod..


(\X/)Patrick Sherman			psherman@bigfoot.com(\X/)
97 Vento VR6 / Tornado Red / 10K
"Zzzzzzzz"

On Wednesday, January 07, 1998 3:31 PM, Dave Rizzolo 
[SMTP:dv8studio@ids.net] wrote:
> At 07:24 AM 1/7/98 -0700, you wrote:
>
>
> They are basically the same car. The Vento VR6 is the European version of
> the American Jetta GLX. From my understanding, the Euro-spec cars have 
more
> horse power (~190?). You can by the Euro throttle body to replace the
> American t-body but I don't think that will get you to 190hp. Anyone know
> of any other spec differences?
>
> PS - I think Patrick has just changed the logo on his car from GLX to
> Vento. You can buy these from New Dimensions.
>
> Dave R.
> 98 Jetta GLX
> 280 degree Competition Cam
> Weiand dual-plane manifold with a Holley 600
> Headman headers and Sonic Turbo mufflers
> Stage 2 shift kit and cooler
> 350 small block transplant in the works
>
> >What is the difference between the Jetta GLX and a Vento VR6 ?
> >
> >Bryan Billings
> >
>