[Steve03GT]

I'm still amazed at everyone's fixation on peak Hpvs. Tq -- with regard to our engines, not diesels, et al. To me, I look at the Tq under the curve (basically the average)thru a given rpm range to determine which car should be quicker thru the 1/4 mile (top-end speed is another issue and trap speeds --an indication of Hp-- don't win races), assuming competing vehicle variables being equal. My point is not one of contention, but hopefully of edification, to the forum members who buy performance parts based on dyno Hp numbers. Even with advertised Hp no.s, there's peak Hp gains and Hp gains at a given rpm, which the mfr's., most times, fail to delineate. And then there's the old, "You may see up to a "x" Hp gain," with this part; again, buyers beware!
Since obviously the PT's aren't exactly built for top speeds, I'm discussing short-distance acceleration modifications and what the more important info to be gleaned from a dyno-curve is, IMHO, of course.
There's at least 3 types of racing: bench,dyno-curve Hp, and dragstrip; again, IMHO, there's only 1 of the 3 that's a true measure of a car's performance.