Torque vs. HP Revisted

[bobcowan]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Cobras don't tolerate maximum torque unless you have a live axle and slicks.

Depends on what you mean by "maxiumum", and the application. I'm making a lot of torque, across a broad range. As long as the track is dry, I'm always looking for more torque.

There's no such thing as too much power, only not enough control.

Originally Posted by Jerry Clayton

Turn 3 isn't headed for the backstrech------turn 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not at High Plains Raceway! Turn 3 opens out on to a long down hill back stretch.

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

Since you now define road course use, build for HP. You only leave from rest once there.

Not true. Every time you come out of a corner, you need all the torque you can get. You're not starting out from 0, but you're often coming from 60 and heading for 150.

Since I have a lot of torque everywhere, I don't have to shift much. I use 3rd and 4th only. Every time you shift you lose time, and have the potential to upset the car. And it gives you more things to do while you're already pretty busy.

I'v ridden in other cars that don't have as much torque, and have to work harder to keep the engine in it's power band. There's often a lot of shifting going on. That's especially difficult when pulling a steep hill.