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kblake · 03-14-2005, 02:25 AM

Ah, my bad-I didn't have your setup memorized. The top end power difference between my plot and yours is negligible, especially in light of the fact that you were running 1 more PSI of boost than I am.

You are holding a fair bit more power on top than the stock Gen 2, showing the benefits of the larger intake cam and better intake manifold. Nonetheless, both Gen 2's have more area under the torque curve, despite your slight top end advantage. Both Gen 2's are running conservative street tunes, designed to last for at least 100k miles.

We all know that what wins a race is more "the nut behind the wheel" than which car has more power. If you were beating those other cars, it is likely that it's because you are a better driver than the guys driving those other cars.

03-14-2005, 02:25 AM	#51 (permalink)
kblake MR2 Parts Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 812 Thanks: 14 Thanked 48 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Ah, my bad-I didn't have your setup memorized. The top end power difference between my plot and yours is negligible, especially in light of the fact that you were running 1 more PSI of boost than I am. You are holding a fair bit more power on top than the stock Gen 2, showing the benefits of the larger intake cam and better intake manifold. Nonetheless, both Gen 2's have more area under the torque curve, despite your slight top end advantage. Both Gen 2's are running conservative street tunes, designed to last for at least 100k miles. We all know that what wins a race is more "the nut behind the wheel" than which car has more power. If you were beating those other cars, it is likely that it's because you are a better driver than the guys driving those other cars.