[Spridgets] calling all engines 100 hp+

[Dean Hedin]

I think what has been proven is that longer intakes increase lower and
mid range torque, and hence drivability, at the sacrifice of high end peak
horsepower.

That's what I..umm...insist.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
> I agree with your premise, but I also insist that the "longer intake
> is better" approach ONLY applies to attempting to get peak HP at any
> cost. The usual cost is driveablity, since you are sacrificing low-
> and mid-range torque to move the powerband up since peak hp is
> achieved when the powerband peaks at higher rpm. This isn't anything
> that has to be researched, this is what has been repeatedly proven.