with that thinking why does a big block have to hit any given number? Why do slant 6 guys try to go faster than other slant 6 guys? Why aren't we just buying used GM based stuff off of Racing Junk and calling it good?
With the dollar amounts we're talking here for a max effort n/a vs a comparable hp p/a setup...it's a matter of common sense. There's ways to hit that number that are much cheaper and easier. That's why I ask...why is this the goal?
I mean if the guy has trucks full of money that he can throw away just to prove a point and says he made 900 hp n/a with X engine, more power to him and good luck have fun. But if he's on a budget (like most of us) and is under the assumption that he can hit that number within a tight budget, a reality check is approaching.
