In *general* I think torque is better for learning, as you'll find yourself
in the power band more often and easier to cover from mistakes. However,
ultimate horsepower is the way I would drive it, simply geared low enough
and hopefully getting all shifts correct.

If I get my way, I'll have both for '09 :-)

Brian

On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM, Greg & Anne <gvav27@...> wrote:

> I decided to do my top end over the winter and discovered that I need to
> do
> piston, cylinder and head (don't ask why).
>
> I've ruled out a stock conversion as an option. My builder says he can
> build
> the motor to maximize torque or to maximize HP. I like the idea of
> maximizing
> torque because of the flexibility in driving, especially for Solo but I
> also
> think that top end HP is going to win races and I can shift to keep the
> motor in
> the power band. My question is what is the consensus on the list, torque or
> HP?
>
> Greg Vincent
> 27 F125
>
>
>


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