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Old 06-06-2007, 05:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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When i race i usually red line it but would it be better if i didnt??
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Old 06-06-2007, 06:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Its all about keeping in your power band. Power generally droppes off at the redline plus the fact that you are killing your engine. Find out your Torque curve (a rolling road would be perfect) and your best acceleration will be in the peak part of the torque curve so in my car that is from 2500-5500 revs.
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Old 07-06-2007, 11:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Waynne, did I see you post the word 'torque'?

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Old 08-06-2007, 08:10 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Sorry - I forgot the disclaimer
Torque*
*This term is patented, trademarked and copyright of HDIfun and was kindly used in my previous post with his permission.

Hope that clears things up my friend!
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Old 09-06-2007, 12:14 AM   #5 (permalink)
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You're a tough act to follow Mr Waynne -
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