Do these dyno # seem to high for LS2?
Pro
Joined: May 2007
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From: Ocean County NJ
Well I stoped by the track today. This was the first time I have really ever launched a car hence the below par #'s but I was happy being my first time.
60ft- 2.06
1/8- 8.28
1/4- 12.60
MPH- 114.5
I know the car has alot more but I am just learning. My first run was a 12.96, second was 12.70, and last was the 12.60.
60ft- 2.06
1/8- 8.28
1/4- 12.60
MPH- 114.5
I know the car has alot more but I am just learning. My first run was a 12.96, second was 12.70, and last was the 12.60.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Morgantown WV
Your car dyno's at 371/379 and traps 114. My car dynos at 384 and, before the 4.10s, trapped 120. 13 hpr does not = 6 mph increase in the trap. I have headers, catted mid pipe, callaway cai, 160 thermo and a tune. My car trapped 114 stock. IMO, What you have is a false high reading.
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From: Somers NY
I think any "GOOD" dyno operator can "Fudge" the # anyway he wants. high or low... That being said...
Yes a Dyno is good to see if the new cam you put in is making 30 more HP or not.. BUT
I have seen lower HP cars consistently beat higher HP cars at the track... HP won't win you races... example I had a 96 LT1 stock cam, no headers, stock exhaust... it did have 1.6 RR 3600 converter, and 3.73 rear.. in good air that almost stock motored car ran 12.28 @ 112 mph... thats better than many LS motors..
The "Chassis" set up means a LOT when trying for a good ET... HP will get you high MPH...
BUT MPH don't win races, ET Does... What good is having a 490-500 HP car if its gonna just blow the tires off, & a properly set up 420 HP car will kick it's Azz every time at the track...
Sure if you want to stick the Dyno sheet to your window like a new car has a window sticker, than a 500 hp Dyno will impress the parking lot wanna bee's
But don't take it to the track where you Will be racing people who "KNOW" how to make a car run...
Dyno # do NOT impress me....a good ET time slip will!
Am I making any sense, or am I looking at it all wrong ?
Yes a Dyno is good to see if the new cam you put in is making 30 more HP or not.. BUT
I have seen lower HP cars consistently beat higher HP cars at the track... HP won't win you races... example I had a 96 LT1 stock cam, no headers, stock exhaust... it did have 1.6 RR 3600 converter, and 3.73 rear.. in good air that almost stock motored car ran 12.28 @ 112 mph... thats better than many LS motors..
The "Chassis" set up means a LOT when trying for a good ET... HP will get you high MPH...
BUT MPH don't win races, ET Does... What good is having a 490-500 HP car if its gonna just blow the tires off, & a properly set up 420 HP car will kick it's Azz every time at the track...
Sure if you want to stick the Dyno sheet to your window like a new car has a window sticker, than a 500 hp Dyno will impress the parking lot wanna bee's
But don't take it to the track where you Will be racing people who "KNOW" how to make a car run...
Dyno # do NOT impress me....a good ET time slip will!
Am I making any sense, or am I looking at it all wrong ?
Drifting
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From: STL MO
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Well I stoped by the track today. This was the first time I have really ever launched a car hence the below par #'s but I was happy being my first time.
60ft- 2.06
1/8- 8.28
1/4- 12.60
MPH- 114.5
I know the car has alot more but I am just learning. My first run was a 12.96, second was 12.70, and last was the 12.60.
60ft- 2.06
1/8- 8.28
1/4- 12.60
MPH- 114.5
I know the car has alot more but I am just learning. My first run was a 12.96, second was 12.70, and last was the 12.60.
Your 60' isn't terrible for street tires, my 12.6 pass was with a 2.2 60'
