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).
Ahhhh...but I did not say higher rpms "always" equal more power. I simply state that higher USEABLE rpm is more desireable because it allows for the advantage of higher stall speeds and more gear ratio to accelerate the vehicle.
That's my point, you didn't say it. with ya, on the useable rpm it makes good sense.
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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
