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Originally Posted by CSG Mike
Here's the thing.
If you're at 2k-5k, you're not looking to go fast; if you want to go fast, you'll be in that 5k-7k range. When you floor it, the automatic downshifts, because there's more power up top, right?
So do you want a powerband where the power is when you don't really need it, or a powerband where the power is there only when you want it?
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Hah Mike - I have to say that's a pretty wobbly argument... you're saying that a flat torque curve on a street car is not desirable? Why do v8's, v10's and v12's exist? Why do all the major auto manufacturers design turbo systems that are optimized for wide flat torque curves instead of peak power? It's better in 90% of driving situations. It's certainly *fun* to downshift and wring out a peaky motor, but when I'm not being a hooligan I certainly prefer a motor that gives me power to pass without downshifting. Heck at the track in that tight hairpin, or at the local AutoX I'd prefer to stay in a higher gear if I can
