Looks like the ONLY thing that defines a creampuff is the "smoother filling" (no NGR, smoother ride, ABS), but as far as power? I think 96-02's will ALL have their high & low HP deviation within 15-20 HP from the factory (all above or equal to 450).
I would guess the ONLY way to confirm this fact would be to line up a generous cross section of STOCK 96's - 02's at our next VOI ... with dyno ready .... and let the machine decide!
I would guess the ONLY way to confirm this fact would be to line up a generous cross section of STOCK 96's - 02's at our next VOI ... with dyno ready .... and let the machine decide!