quench vs no quench?

Alright. Ive been pondering on Mads assertions, sifted through the information,and have formed some conclusions.
-If/when you consider his world,he makes a strong case.If you need to build an engine to a certain set of parameters to be competitive in a certain class,and you have the empirical evidence to show that a target hp will do it; then its easier to visualize on a hp curve,the target to build to.Why is that? Because the hp curve amplifies the torque curve in the target area, making visualization easier.So you build the engine using parts and machining techniques that have been empirically proven to work in the past, putting your own spin on the package.Then when you put it on the dyno and the resulting curve matches your target,then youre ready to drop it into the chassis and go racing/tuning/maybe winning.
-Backing up to the dyno for a moment, which generates the the hp graph from the measured torque numbers; you can compare the graphs to similarly built engines and see how the curves have been pulled up in the target areas.However its easier to interpret the results on the hp curve.Why is that? Because of the way in which the equation works.As the rpm in the equation rises the torque gets amplified and the resulting hp curve rises and focuses, making visualization so much easier.Whereas the torque curve is falling.
-So while my previous post stands,Im willing to accept Mads point,despite his rather abrasive way of making it.
-Now, for us streeters; hp at mega rpm is not one of our targets. The bulk of our driving is spent at much more mundane rpms and getting through the lower rpms is a constant obstacle.This requires different parameters in the build.We need to accelerate 3200 plus pounds in a hurry through usually 1 or 2 gears.Thats it.
-Oh wait; it has to idle well,tip-in well,have a strong area under the curve,get reasonable gas-mileage, start cold, start hot,start every time,last a few years,maybe drive through the seasons,not break the budget, yadayada....
-No we are not looking at the amplifying part of the curve.We are instead looking to fill out the curve from when the tc stalls to some sane rpm in the sub-7000 range.We are looking to pump up the torque curve. Now, visualization is better on the torque curve.
-Different curves for different folks.Valid arguments for both.IMHO.
-Now,to Mad I say;you and I travel in very different circles and we will never be drinking buddies.One thing we have in common though is the pursuit of truth.Im sorry that I initially did not have a very good opinion of you.Soldier on.