ith an lsvtec setup if you base your numbers off of torque alone, you will make significantly more power then straight ls. so you make 300wheel torque in each setup you will make like 350 in the ls but be near if not over 400+ in the ls/vtec. your motor will make more whp with the same stress on the cylinder walls as the straight ls making less whp. correct me if im wrong but im pretty sure this is how it works.