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B230FT Power band? Soft under 2500rpm 700 1988

posted by  Erwin on  Wed Apr 9 10:40 CST 2003
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This is the first 740 turbo I've owned or driven. Runs very well with only a slight hesitation about 3k when trying to accelerate hard, say for merging.

My question is, the engine is pretty "soft" under about 2500rpm and I'm wondering if they (B230FT) need to be revved out for better than average acceleration? Or am I down on power? Seems like I'm having to go 3/4 throttle shifting about 3k to get away from a light with traffic 'till I'm into third. Between 3k and 4500 power is good. Around 5k power starts to fade. I don't make a habit of running over 4k, btw.

Cruisiing at 55-70 in OD there's adequate reserve for roll-on passing. So, is this engine known as a "torquer" or is she a "revver?"

Does this sound reasonable?
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Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 183,000 miles, '95 855t For Sale






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New B230FT Power band? Soft under 2500rpm [700][1988]
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