cvjoint
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It scares me to see similar tq/hp numbers at almost 2k rpms higher. I feel good not having to rev this motor beyond 7k rpms. My shift light is set 500 rpm's lower than that. I'd love to see this on a Civic/CRX - it would be fast. Too bad our 6GA are so heavy, though I've lightened up a bit. Thanks!
Your optimal shift point is between 6000 and 6300 rpm depending on the gear you are in (assuming you have the stock transmission). If you shift higher than than you will actually be putting out slower times. That frank motor requires 500rpm higher shift point. Even higher shift points can be achieved up to 7500rpm with no loss in speed but more importantly with no GAIN in speed.
Given that the two dyno's are comparable you optimized your power curve 500rpm lower and gained some extra speed on top of that. Even if your peak torque numbers are the same in real life(due to dyno differences) he would still have to shift 500rpm higher than you to just keep up.