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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Default Torque or horsepower?

Which one should you shift onto when racing in a track with a lot of curves?
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Default Re: Torque or horsepower?

You want to maximize your power curve. Tight gearing can be optimal even if it puts the shift point after the torque curve.
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