Being that I am getting confused and maybe others are too> Lets simplify this.
Lets say I run pump out to this valve (I have one)...
Notice it has P IN, P OUT, Tank, and not shown on this side but it has a Gauge port.
It is 500 PSI min 2000 Max.
Lets omit any cylinders, directional valves, subplates, manifolds, cartridge valves, filters, orifices, and any hoses except one from Pump to P and T on the relief to Tank. Lets say the hoses are 3/4".
We will plug the remaining P port with a pipe plug. Now we have NO question about anything except the Pump and this relief valve and 2 hoses......no return filter...just put the oil back in the tank...no restriction except the hose ID's, which are irrelevent for the example.
We lower the setting of the valve to 500 PSI and read that on the NEW gauge. Engine is running @ 1200 RPM as read on a Tach. All is well.
We turn the knob until we see 750 PSI....all is well.
We turn the knob until we see 1000 PSI...engine senses the load, but we see 1000PSI.
We turn the knob toward 1300 PSI, belts squeel, pump stops as seen by being able to read the words on the stopped belts.
Case closed.
Belts cannot deliver any more HP and will self-destruct if not shut-down or Relief lowered....and quickly !!!!
Engine is more than happy to destroy the belts and never misses a beat.
Enter the chain or a 3.00 ratio truck rear-end or a Motorcycle belt sprocket drive.