Originally Posted by Kong 
I hate to ask it but is anyone making power out at 8500 or higher? Most of the dyno graphs I've seen indicate that peak hp and torque are well below 8500 (peak hp~@8k)
(peak tq~@7k). I haven't taken my ve to the drag strip, so I don't know if taking it out higher would net quicker times. I'm just asking if spending time where your not making power is beneficial, especially with consideration to the possibility of valve float.
A stockish ve makes peak power @ 7200rpm or there about. Revving higher makes you stay in ypur powerband when racing (shifting).
With mods, even if you peak @ 7500rpm, revving to 8500 or even 9000 would help you to stay in that powerband when you shift.
Also depends on the shape of your graph as well - how much power you making @ rpms above your peak vs power you make @ rpm before your peak.
Peace
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