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Originally Posted by gtahvit
Hmmm,
Shooting from the hip:
Scenario
Same tranny, final drive gear ratios, single gear (no shifting), HT Redline = 6000, HR Redline = 9000.
If you had a drag race to 6000 RPM, the HT engine would get to that RPM faster/quicker than the HR. Eventually the HR motor would get to the same speed at the same RPM but would be a few car lengths behind the HT equipped car.
Assuming that the HT redline is 6000 and the HR redline is 9000. Eventually, the HR car will pass the HT car with an overall higher top speed as he increases his RPM from 6000 to 9000 RPM.
So, all things being equal, The HT will have better acceleration and the HR will have a higher top speed.
If I'm all gooned up, please re-educate me.  |
Thats a completely wrong theory if you ask me, sorry. A engine with a higher rev limit is usually smaller displacement with smaller pistons, rods, cranks, etc. Leading to faster revs. Thats why the lower redline cars have more torque because they need to get farther with less rpms. Sorry to bring Honda up, but if you think a v8 can rev faster than the little 2.0 in the s2000, then...lol...you are just wrong. Thats why it is best to balance the two.