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bravoranger · 05-28-2016, 04:48 PM

He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. Took it to the dyno to see what the news was and it was not good. It only made 341 to the tire and was apparently super rich, I live in utah and so the altitude may be a part of this, but what is going on? There are no trouble codes, should I get it compression tested? The tune would help but I want to do more changes to it before I tune it. The bottom line for me is, 341 seems super weak, wat do?

G701LE · 05-28-2016, 05:03 PM

Sounds about right for a cat back and CAI only....

bravoranger · 05-28-2016, 05:47 PM

Oh okay, the guy at the dyno said that was the lowest reading he'd seen on an ss, maybe he was just trying to get me to do more work?

dreksnot · 05-28-2016, 06:09 PM

Stock BHP is 400. Auto tranny saps 20% of that when measuring at the rear wheels. 400bhp x 0.80 = 320rwhp to be expected for a stocker. You've got an extra 20 which is phenomenal with only CAI and cat backs. Shouldn't complain.

bravoranger · 05-28-2016, 06:43 PM

Works for this guy, thanks!

Badfinger · 05-28-2016, 07:46 PM

"He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. "

What do you mean he moved the engine back??

Kenny Camaro · 05-28-2016, 09:48 PM

Was it a mustang or a dyno jet dyno? The mustang reads lower hp than the dyno jet.

dreksnot · 05-29-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

Was it a mustang or a dyno jet dyno? The mustang reads lower hp than the dyno jet.

I keep hearing this but the time I was on a DynoJet, then a day later on a Mustang, my RWHP was within 10.

102SS · 05-29-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bravoranger

He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. Took it to the dyno to see what the news was and it was not good. It only made 341 to the tire and was apparently super rich, I live in utah and so the altitude may be a part of this, but what is going on? There are no trouble codes, should I get it compression tested? The tune would help but I want to do more changes to it before I tune it. The bottom line for me is, 341 seems super weak, wat do?

Tried the 5-20 fuse pull?

rontammy0 · 05-29-2016, 06:47 PM

320 rwhp is average for the l99......your alot higher with just your mods then average...im not sure what to think of your dyno guy saying thats the lowest ever for a camaro. That doesnt make any sense.

15rs/ss · 05-30-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Badfinger

"He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. "

What do you mean he moved the engine back??

JANNETTYRACING · 05-31-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bravoranger

He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. Took it to the dyno to see what the news was and it was not good. It only made 341 to the tire and was apparently super rich, I live in utah and so the altitude may be a part of this, but what is going on? There are no trouble codes, should I get it compression tested? The tune would help but I want to do more changes to it before I tune it. The bottom line for me is, 341 seems super weak, wat do?

Stock RWHP for an L99 is 330ish 341 sounds right on for your mods.

Being rich is normal for stock tune and not necessarily a problem.

Jannetty Racing Custom tuning will make that car come alive.

Your next best step is Long tube headers with high flow cats.

We carry everything Camaro please let me know If we can help you.

Ted.

swiftkart · 07-09-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

I keep hearing this but the time I was on a DynoJet, then a day later on a Mustang, my RWHP was within 10.

Same here, only say 10rwhp lower on a Mustang and actually 10ft lb. more on torque compared to Dyno Jet.

05-28-2016, 04:48 PM	#1
bravoranger Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Automatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 3	New Camaro Owner with Odd Dyno Results He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. Took it to the dyno to see what the news was and it was not good. It only made 341 to the tire and was apparently super rich, I live in utah and so the altitude may be a part of this, but what is going on? There are no trouble codes, should I get it compression tested? The tune would help but I want to do more changes to it before I tune it. The bottom line for me is, 341 seems super weak, wat do?

05-28-2016, 05:03 PM	#2
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Sounds about right for a cat back and CAI only.... __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

05-28-2016, 06:09 PM	#4
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 (stock) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,706 View My Garage	Stock BHP is 400. Auto tranny saps 20% of that when measuring at the rear wheels. 400bhp x 0.80 = 320rwhp to be expected for a stocker. You've got an extra 20 which is phenomenal with only CAI and cat backs. Shouldn't complain. __________________ > > 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 > > Past Builds: 2013 Twin-Turbo LSX434 M6 - 1,359rwhp daily

05-28-2016, 05:47 PM	#3
bravoranger Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Automatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 3	Oh okay, the guy at the dyno said that was the lowest reading he'd seen on an ss, maybe he was just trying to get me to do more work?

05-28-2016, 06:43 PM	#5
bravoranger Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Automatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 3	Works for this guy, thanks!

05-28-2016, 07:46 PM	#6
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	"He I just got myself a 2012 Camaro ss automatic, the previous owner had installed a borla catback exhaust and a k&n cold air intake, and moved the engine back. " What do you mean he moved the engine back??

05-28-2016, 09:48 PM	#7
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Was it a mustang or a dyno jet dyno? The mustang reads lower hp than the dyno jet.

05-29-2016, 06:47 PM	#10
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	320 rwhp is average for the l99......your alot higher with just your mods then average...im not sure what to think of your dyno guy saying thats the lowest ever for a camaro. That doesnt make any sense.