Originally Posted by maxpower671
Originally Posted by roadkill2
It don't matter! You really don't care . .
"Horsepower" is one of two things. A measurement determined by testing the actual output with a Dynometer, or a term used at the Bar when trying to impress people who don't know any better . .
If you're a racer (or engine Builder) and build an engine for a specific purpose (Like Quarter Mile Drag racing, for lack of a better one) then ET is (or should be) your primary concern.
Doesn't matter whether you're racing heads up or Brackets, it's ET or the potential to get to that ET that you're concerned with . .
And, based upon both experience of yourself, or those who are relatively successful at the type of racing you're doing, ascertaining the build and it's potential results should be, literally, empirical . . .
The "Fine Tuning" for good results and engine longevity belong to the user . . . and still have little to do with the spoken word "Horsepower" . . .
Jus' sayin'
x2! very true. build an efficient, reliable engine for your application and let the HP number fall where it falls
i think differently ... no self respecting car nut is gonna be ok with saying... well its 300hp but it runs consistent.... lol I'll take the ponies and tune it to be consistent :wink: