Wondering if my car should have better dyno results after all my mods - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

miklo14 · 02-02-2015, 02:47 PM

I have spent a couple thousands trying to make my car get to the 500rwhp mark

The car has had the following parts installed.
1' 7/8 kooks headers
Cai intake
Dyno jet tune
Stage II comp cams
Stock exhaust
Muffker delete and cat converter delete
Ported trottle body
Fast intake manifold with fuel spacers
Ati underdrive pulley
New head gasket

The dyno was at 85 degree humidity it pulled 498rwhp and 465 torque I wasn't satisfied as I thought the end results would be better. I'm wondering if those numbers are about the right amount everyone gets with those upgrades or if it should get retuned again.

jc615 · 02-02-2015, 04:20 PM

don't know anything about that cam but some cammed LS3 guys are seeing 500. at 498 i would say its about right. but you posted in the wrong section

mar10 · 02-02-2015, 04:50 PM

Kooks 1 7/8th headers + stock exhaust and cat delete? Which is it stock or not? You can also go find a generous dyno if you're hung up on the number.

Roger Stattel · 02-02-2015, 05:23 PM

I would say that's good. I have a similar setup with high flows and Flowmaster american thunder kit and cams and I'm only making 465 and 415 On a mustang dyno. I'm lacking the manifold and the pulley.
I'm getting procharger with e85 in a few month though

NicKey · 02-02-2015, 05:41 PM

You should have a base line dyno prior to the modifications you had done, this way you can effectively see what the increase or improvement was. Also, are you measuring SAE or STD dyno numbers?

What brand and Model dyno did you run your car on?

The Stage II NicKey N/A option can vary from 480s rwhp up to 520s with similar mods.

Just curious.......why new head gaskets?

jsboyce · 02-03-2015, 06:45 AM

i think those numbers are right on par. I have almost same, i have no ud pulley and stock intake and I'm at 476.

ZYBORG · 02-03-2015, 07:25 AM

Those are great numbers, but most importantly, do not get hung up on dyno numbers. They dont mean much when you cant back them up.

spadz93 · 02-03-2015, 02:54 PM

Man people just can't read anymore, look in the section you're posting in before you post.

02-02-2015, 02:47 PM	#1
miklo14 Drives: 2012 black camaro ss non rs package Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 34	Wondering if my car should have better dyno results after all my mods I have spent a couple thousands trying to make my car get to the 500rwhp mark The car has had the following parts installed. 1' 7/8 kooks headers Cai intake Dyno jet tune Stage II comp cams Stock exhaust Muffker delete and cat converter delete Ported trottle body Fast intake manifold with fuel spacers Ati underdrive pulley New head gasket The dyno was at 85 degree humidity it pulled 498rwhp and 465 torque I wasn't satisfied as I thought the end results would be better. I'm wondering if those numbers are about the right amount everyone gets with those upgrades or if it should get retuned again.

02-02-2015, 05:41 PM	#5
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,668	You should have a base line dyno prior to the modifications you had done, this way you can effectively see what the increase or improvement was. Also, are you measuring SAE or STD dyno numbers? What brand and Model dyno did you run your car on? The Stage II NicKey N/A option can vary from 480s rwhp up to 520s with similar mods. Just curious.......why new head gaskets? Attached Images

02-03-2015, 07:25 AM	#7
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Those are great numbers, but most importantly, do not get hung up on dyno numbers. They dont mean much when you cant back them up. __________________

02-03-2015, 02:54 PM	#8
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Man people just can't read anymore, look in the section you're posting in before you post. __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

02-02-2015, 04:20 PM	#2
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 795	don't know anything about that cam but some cammed LS3 guys are seeing 500. at 498 i would say its about right. but you posted in the wrong section

02-02-2015, 04:50 PM	#3
mar10 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 406	Kooks 1 7/8th headers + stock exhaust and cat delete? Which is it stock or not? You can also go find a generous dyno if you're hung up on the number.

02-02-2015, 05:23 PM	#4
Roger Stattel Drives: 2012 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 232 View My Garage	I would say that's good. I have a similar setup with high flows and Flowmaster american thunder kit and cams and I'm only making 465 and 415 On a mustang dyno. I'm lacking the manifold and the pulley. I'm getting procharger with e85 in a few month though

02-03-2015, 06:45 AM	#6
jsboyce Drives: 2011 cyber gray SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hollywood, md Posts: 110	i think those numbers are right on par. I have almost same, i have no ud pulley and stock intake and I'm at 476.