[Rower4VT]

I really don't think retarding the valves (open later) would move peak torque down lower in the rpm range....it may reduce pumping losses and provide for a larger throttle opening for the same power. Advancing the cams moves peak torque lower...in fact I think I moved mine below 2000rpm by advancing the cam 9-degrees...this was probably too much. If I cut that advance in half and make a cam key that allows for a 4-5 degrre advance I think it would be much more optimal....boosting low end torque, but moving peak torque closer to cruising rpm range, not below it. Too much advance most likely hurts pumping losses too much at cruise rpms.