TURBO I6 or V8?

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Originally Posted by Deadman

correct me if I am wrong someone - but doesn't the turbo I6 from Ford have full torque on tap from like 2500rpm through to 5000ish or so, whereas the V8 takes a while to hit peak torque around the 4000ish mark?

Those figures are very vague cause I can't memorize all the figures - but I was pretty sure the turbo motor hit peak torque much sooner than the V8 and held it up there much longer (once again - correct me if I am wrong please) :

Yeh your probably right, but from what i saw from them going at it at the qtr mile, the F6 stuttered to 40 then when zoom, where the v8 showed the grunt up front, but then was left behind. Also, i assume the Ts have a quite large exhaust housing. Doesnt this sacrifice low down torque for higher top end power?? Im just under the impression that the later boost comes on, the later you postpone the power in the rev range?? Could someone elaborate on that?