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ehannn21 · 08-24-2016, 10:18 AM

Okay guys i got my car tuned on a dyno yesterday and the numbers seem a bit high.

My mods are Borla S-type Catback, Kooks 1-7/8" Headers, and Cold Air Inductions CAI. And obviously the Dyno Tune.

My Hp was 459 and my Tq was 427. That was a lot higher than i was expecting, because everyone else with similar mods was in the 410 to 420 range.

So what im really asking is if my numbers could be wrong? could they be right? I dont know a lot about cars so this is all new to me. Any insight is appreciated!

wrtowman · 08-24-2016, 10:23 AM

They are wrong. Sorry.

Do you know what gear they used? Should have been 4th.

ZYBORG · 08-24-2016, 10:25 AM

Dynos are a tuning tool. Dyno "numbers" are not representative of the car's performance.

ehannn21 · 08-24-2016, 10:42 AM

yeah it was 4th gear. and so should i just disregard everyones dyno numbers? if they dont mean anything then why does everyone post them?

Scotty D2014 · 08-24-2016, 10:53 AM

Those numbers do look high for the mods!!!

blakjak55 · 08-24-2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ehannn21

yeah it was 4th gear. and so should i just disregard everyones dyno numbers? if they dont mean anything then why does everyone post them?

Well, they do mean something. They're representative of what improvements in capability that the modifications gave to the car. People like to be able to put measurements on things and dyno's absolutely do that. You now know what your money got you in terms of available power levels and a measureable performance increase. The car is now capable of performing better as long as the driver can use it.

Unreal · 08-24-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ehannn21

yeah it was 4th gear. and so should i just disregard everyones dyno numbers? if they dont mean anything then why does everyone post them?

Yes

Because people want to do an internet dick measuring contest, that doesn't mean anything because there is no standard ruler and everyones ruler is different.

camarosspower · 08-24-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ehannn21

Okay guys i got my car tuned on a dyno yesterday and the numbers seem a bit high.

My mods are Borla S-type Catback, Kooks 1-7/8" Headers, and Cold Air Inductions CAI. And obviously the Dyno Tune.

My Hp was 459 and my Tq was 427. That was a lot higher than i was expecting, because everyone else with similar mods was in the 410 to 420 range.

So what im really asking is if my numbers could be wrong? could they be right? I dont know a lot about cars so this is all new to me. Any insight is appreciated!

What was the baseline numbers? That would explain everything.

rontammy0 · 08-24-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

Yes

Because people want to do an internet dick measuring contest, that doesn't mean anything because there is no standard ruler and everyones ruler is different.

Thats pretty good.....that explains why my numbers are lower when I get out of the pool.

ehannn21 · 08-24-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

Yes

Because people want to do an internet dick measuring contest, that doesn't mean anything because there is no standard ruler and everyones ruler is different.

This is a great response haha thank you.

ehannn21 · 08-24-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

What was the baseline numbers? That would explain everything.

Thats my fault. i didnt get numbers from a baseline run. like i said, im new to this and didnt even think to ask for it

Gearheaded · 08-24-2016, 11:45 AM

Take it to the 1/4 and see what it traps. That'll give you a good idea of how you boss against other bolt on cars.

If it traps more than 110-111, you're doing good.

fif_gen_powa · 08-24-2016, 11:48 AM

Take it to the track, trap speed at your current d.a. nevers lies like dyno numbers can

2010reddevil · 08-24-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearheaded

Take it to the 1/4 and see what it traps. That'll give you a good idea of how you boss against other bolt on cars.

If it traps more than 110-111, you're doing good.

So if 110-111 is good, then what about my 115? How does that compare with me being a cheap ass and using budget parts, used parts and a canned tune?

08-24-2016, 10:18 AM	#1
ehannn21 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 VR Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 35 View My Garage	Dyno came back with surprising results Okay guys i got my car tuned on a dyno yesterday and the numbers seem a bit high. My mods are Borla S-type Catback, Kooks 1-7/8" Headers, and Cold Air Inductions CAI. And obviously the Dyno Tune. My Hp was 459 and my Tq was 427. That was a lot higher than i was expecting, because everyone else with similar mods was in the 410 to 420 range. So what im really asking is if my numbers could be wrong? could they be right? I dont know a lot about cars so this is all new to me. Any insight is appreciated! Attached Images Last edited by ehannn21; 08-24-2016 at 01:33 PM.

08-24-2016, 10:23 AM	#2
wrtowman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Warner Robins Ga Posts: 778	They are wrong. Sorry. Do you know what gear they used? Should have been 4th. __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS A6 - Vengeance Racing built/tuned. 590RWHP/560RWTQ, ADM LSA Conversion, 2.5 Grip-Tec, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, FIC1000, VRPD2 Cam and LS3 Conversion with all the internal goodies, American Racing 1 7/8 Headers, no cats, SW Retro Cat Back, ADM Intake, AFCO HX, Varimax Pump, Rotofab Reservoir, B&M Transmission Cooler, VMAX TB, Elite Engineering CC, BMR LCAs, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, DSS 1000hp axles, ZL1 Bumper and Sideskirts, Night Owl Halos, Matte Black 20" Rohana RC-22 with 20x10-275s/20x11-315s, R1 Concept Premier Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hawk Ceramic Pads.

08-24-2016, 10:25 AM	#3
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Dynos are a tuning tool. Dyno "numbers" are not representative of the car's performance. __________________

08-24-2016, 11:45 AM	#12
Gearheaded Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 369	Take it to the 1/4 and see what it traps. That'll give you a good idea of how you boss against other bolt on cars. If it traps more than 110-111, you're doing good. __________________ Toys: 2014 SS - TSP 235/239, CAI, LT's, 12.2 @ 115 ("SLOWLY" chipping away ET) 2000 Trans Am - Bolt-ons 13.0@110 (sold) 2009 YZF R1 - Race bike (road course)(totaled racing) 2008 YZF R6 - Race bike (road course)(still own)

08-24-2016, 11:48 AM	#13
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Take it to the track, trap speed at your current d.a. nevers lies like dyno numbers can __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

08-24-2016, 10:42 AM	#4
ehannn21 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 VR Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 35 View My Garage	yeah it was 4th gear. and so should i just disregard everyones dyno numbers? if they dont mean anything then why does everyone post them?

08-24-2016, 10:53 AM	#5
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	Those numbers do look high for the mods!!!