Personally I'm beginning to think that while low rpm spool and subsequent
torque may feel good, it puts a lot of stress on gearbox and engine.
Better for the longevity of the mechanicals to actually keep the revs higher.
Driving hard I'm not punching it until I'm well into the upper 2k rpm range.
Rather than smaller wheels with ball bearings, I'm starting to think that
for my style of driving, I'd prefer the larger wheels of something like a
GTB2060, I'm not wanting a dragster, the fastest off the line, but a response
when the vehicle is already at speed. Cruising on the highway in the mid 2ks,
I want the power to pass, to have hp available with the turbo already spooled up.
My engine response with the 17/22 is at its best in the 3k-4k rpm range.
Just thinking out loud,,,,,,,,,,,, FWIW.