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Old 06-05-2015, 03:40 PM   #104
8cd
 
Drives: '05 WRX STi 444AWHP 430AWTQ 3280lb
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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro View Post
Just did this mock up using GM's engine dyno chart and the Voodoo dyno chart that someone took a picture of. Numbers aren't perfect and are an estimate in some areas but should be pretty close.

While the initial numbers of the Voodoo look pretty good, it's the area under the curve that tell the whole story and it looks like the LS7 is a much more stout engine with the power. A lot less spiky and more predictable too..

Power in the usable RPM range is actually what matters in racing. If the Voodoo powered car spends 99% of track time above 5,500rpm and the LS7 powered car spends 99% of track time above 4,500rpm, the area under the curve may be in favor of the Voodoo.
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