Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1 View Post
Dave, it all depends on where you're gonna operate the motor MOST OF THE TIME. On a typical hot street motor where you'll use a cam that makes power from 3000 to 6500 and use maybe a 2800 to 3000 stall converter (yeah, I know you're a 3-pedal kinda guy ), the motor will make more torque with a high-rise, dual-plane such as the RPM or Stealth. It makes little sense to use a single-plane that makes a little more power starting at 6000, but less torque 3000 to 6000, if your rev limit is 6500.

Now, if you're building a race motor and using a cam that makes power 5000 to 8500 with a 5000 stall converter, then it makes little sense to use a HRDP that starts to choke off at 6000.

It's all about using components that will maximize area under curve for the intended purpose.

As you're well aware, that's why we bang on these kids about the COMBINATION.
Yup, the combination......and I hate comprimise, too which makes the combination even more difficult!!!! My intended use would be some serious Saturday night action, a bit of bracket and or grudge racing, then a big for sale sign so I can get on to other projects!!!!!

I like clean and crisp throttle response right up to 7,000 rpm....which would seem to be the "max effort" shift point on your last Dyno Sim..... It's a 4340 lightweight (44 pound) crank with 4340 H-beam rods....have to weight to get the blueprint sheet to get actual rod and piston weights I guess. The 'maro will be light....have to get some suspension nailed under it to set it up on the scales and get some front/rear weights, but by my calculations based on weight removal, it will be in the 2700 pound range.....which for an old 3 pedal guy like me spells out aluminum flywheel and "close" gear ratios in the trans with 4th being 1:1 and fifth probably a .72 overdrive..... Rear end ratio is "adjustable"....a few center sections around with ratios from 3.70's with a Detroit Locker to 6.50's on a lightweight spool!!!!

Daily driver and streetability aren't really a significant issue for the car....Bullet fast with slot car like handling is!!!!! Heck, maybe one of these chebbie guys will come by with a great big check and I won't have to worry about it at all, and can just move on to, well, that "other project" we've been talking about!!!!!!!