torque = power alot of ppl dont realise that BUT you can make a car quick with relativly little torque compared to bhp ala civic type r it only makes 145 lb ft (which is decent for a 2l) but it keeps making good torque at silly revs due to vtec which is variable valve timing the key ingrediant is gear ratios my car is similar 1/4 mile to a stock ctr (slightly quuicker in my experiance lol) my engine revs to 6800 and does 70 mph in 2nd compared to the civic which has 8200 rpm!!! and only does about 55!! ctr 2nd gear multiplies the tiorque FAR more than a vr 2nd gear does but the vr is quick bec