It isn't going to be the same comparing an 11.4:1 build with a 9.9:1 CR build. Plus a cam with .630 lift and 250 dur. 42 overlap vs a .579 lift 246 dur. 31 overlap equipped motor.
So there will be those that will pull that data out of the context of the rest of the build, custom pistons heads tb exhaust etc, and think that's all that's needed to jump up another 20hp. Not the case.
The sum of the parts and a proper tune will work, not cherry picking.
^^ THIS! ^^
And I don't really want an 11.4:1 CR build. I don't need that further 20hp for what I consider to be the various downsides. Others want big numbers, regardless. I want what should be OEM-available as standard production performance based on modern technology, but without the noise and too-stringent emissions choke-downs.
This 117" SE kit is quite the Goldilocks bolt-in answer, IMHO. I also think it's the perfect time to address the bottom end (compensator, timken, etc.) and other 110 issues while doing the kit.
My minimum general range for optimal streetable build goals would be 1.00-1.05 hp/ci and 1.10-1.15 tq/ci SAE. That would be 117-123hp and 129-135tq on a 117".
The SE kit hits the bottom of that range (depending on A/B engines and exhaust). Toss in some head work with the SE kit (like Road Dawg), and it hits the middle to top of that range.
I've never had as much success with mix-n-match "voodoo" builds, even though I know many have had great results.
This 117" SE kit would have been nice to have since the first 110" CVOs in 2007, nearly a decade ago.