Originally Posted by Wired 24/7

If you don't go above 3k often I dont know why increasing horsepower is even a priority for you. I must go WOT at least 3x on my 15 minute daily commute... getting on the freeway, passing people on the freeway, etc.

If you need more torque in your daily driving, just shift at higher RPMs. Problem solved. If you're sitting in traffic, torque does you no good anyway, but if you WANT it, it's there waiting for you at 4000rpm...

Like I said, when you do any real driving you will have some more power. If you just drive your car at 2500rpm all the time, what difference does losing a few HP make ? Not a very noticeable one IMO