I'd have to agree with Brian. At first you will find yourself
dropping out of the powerband, but after a while you will want the
extra hp.

-Vernon


On Nov 27, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Brian Garfield wrote:

> 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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>
>
>

Vernon Head
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