With some spec classes (like NASA American Iron) they mandate a hp/weight and hp/torque ratio - maximum. So it becomes a racers dilemma if they want to trade high end speed (say < 10mph on at most two long straights but typically just one) for mid range torque (acceleration they can use throughout the track) and many do. I suppose for other applications like drag or autocross the calculus for which intake to run may change.
And of course most dyno addicts only care about HP numbers...so there's them. ;-)
Also, its important to understand (not you but in general) that putting the GT intake on does not "add power" but rather releases it. It's already there. Kinda the same thing with the CJ intake, but I won't go there. There's a flame thread about that elsewhere. :burn:
That makes sense darreng, thanks for clearing up the rules some. Now are these cars Boss' or GT's to begin with, and are the rules different as far as rev limit for the boss and GT?
As far as the power is already there, of course it is. As with any combustion engine, make it more efficient and it performs better(in a certain range).
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