Lets not forget, Jim Scortino, and W7 both stated, HP is HP, with the same HP if optimized it should run the Same ET. Its Physics, right.!
Rehr/Morrison says no, I say no!
I think you might wanna reread my posts.
Two 500hp engines......engine one peaks at 5000 and is down 50hp by 5500. Engine two makes 500hp at 6000 and is down 50 hp by 7000.
I'll take engine two.
Great point!! And, I respect your opinion as well as the example you've provided. The point of higher rpms = more power, VERY debatable. Doesn't WORK for every scenario and WEIGHT is the determining factor. Lesser vehicle weight that the crank moves (in shorter stroke motors), more vehicle speed is gained as rpm increases. Now, if engine #1's TORQUE peak starts early in the rpm scale and peaks in the upper midrange, keeping an average of ABOVE 500+ ft/lbs of torque, geared CORRECTLY it may offset the smallblocks' topend charge. (Hint: 440 Six Pack).
Last edited by HYPER8oSoNic; 07/26/1112:35 PM.
"Stupidity is Ignorance on Steroids" "Yeah, it's hopped to over 160" (quote by Kowalski in the movie Vanishing Point 1970 - Cupid Productions)
And, I respect your opinion as well as 
the example you've provided. The point of higher rpms = more power, VERY debatable. Doesn't WORK for every scenario and WEIGHT is the determining factor. Lesser vehicle weight that the crank moves (in shorter stroke motors), more vehicle speed is gained as rpm increases. Now, if engine #1's TORQUE
