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Ram-Blood · 02-19-2013, 11:43 AM

First off let me Give a Shout out to Ryan at RPM MOTORSPORTS in Garner NC. I made post yesterday sayinging I was disappointed in my dyno results 393RWHP and 388RWTQ mods were 3.91 gears, Jba HighFlow mid pipes ,Fastlane cold air intake and tuned. Man was I wrong I left shop this morning felt like I could spin through 4th gear car is running real strong I need some drag radials bad.

newmoon · 02-19-2013, 01:46 PM

RPM does great work but they don't have one of those "Happy Dynos" so don't worry about your numbers, take it to the strip, your trap MPH will tell the story.

Bo White · 02-19-2013, 02:52 PM

We discussed his numbers in the other thread. There right were they should be.

litle88 · 02-19-2013, 02:56 PM

Awesome!
+1 on RPM
+1 on the track! That's where the true story is, the track won't lie.

Enjoy

05SilverStreak · 02-20-2013, 05:04 AM

So I take it that it was a mustang dyno?

SGOS252382 · 02-20-2013, 02:56 PM

Dynos are tool and RWHP numbers vary from dyno to dyno

My L99 A6 ran 12.16 @ 114 mph with only 352 rwhp (20" wheels - stock converter, full weight).

Don't worry about dyno numbers. What matters is how your car runs.

Just stick with the same dyno. Some guys jump from dyno to dyno just looking for higher numbers.

Kelly@PCMofNC · 02-20-2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05SilverStreak

So I take it that it was a mustang dyno?

Pretty sure they have a dyno jet. Personally I think the numbers are great considering it still has stock manifolds. A stout car for sure and I bet it lights them up with the 3.91s!

Dupree878 · 02-20-2013, 09:05 PM

Also, I've always found the driver matters more than the car.
My ex had a 2010 GT 4.6 5speed. I know my car has much more power (and am heavier) but I could always whip her from light to light.
One day we traded cars (for a wager that's not appropriate to state here) and I whipped her with me in the Stang and her in my SS even worse than I normally do (she couldn't control the extra power and had wheel spin/bog)

Driver is the main thing

Dupree878 · 02-20-2013, 09:06 PM

And BTW, I'm jonesing for some 4.10s
This 3.45 isn't cutting it

*The_Blur* · 02-20-2013, 09:28 PM

Every dyno is going to give some different numbers. Tracks are much more consistent, and it's more fun to be driving than watching.

02-19-2013, 11:43 AM	#1
Ram-Blood Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 26 View My Garage	Dyno numbers don't tell the whole story First off let me Give a Shout out to Ryan at RPM MOTORSPORTS in Garner NC. I made post yesterday sayinging I was disappointed in my dyno results 393RWHP and 388RWTQ mods were 3.91 gears, Jba HighFlow mid pipes ,Fastlane cold air intake and tuned. Man was I wrong I left shop this morning felt like I could spin through 4th gear car is running real strong I need some drag radials bad. __________________ Ride or Die Bowtie 4 Life

02-19-2013, 01:46 PM	#2
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	RPM does great work but they don't have one of those "Happy Dynos" so don't worry about your numbers, take it to the strip, your trap MPH will tell the story. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

02-19-2013, 02:52 PM	#3
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	We discussed his numbers in the other thread. There right were they should be. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

02-19-2013, 02:56 PM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Awesome! +1 on RPM +1 on the track! That's where the true story is, the track won't lie. Enjoy __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

02-20-2013, 09:28 PM	#10
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Every dyno is going to give some different numbers. Tracks are much more consistent, and it's more fun to be driving than watching. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

02-20-2013, 05:04 AM	#5
05SilverStreak Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 330	So I take it that it was a mustang dyno?

02-20-2013, 02:56 PM	#6
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Dynos are tool and RWHP numbers vary from dyno to dyno My L99 A6 ran 12.16 @ 114 mph with only 352 rwhp (20" wheels - stock converter, full weight). Don't worry about dyno numbers. What matters is how your car runs. Just stick with the same dyno. Some guys jump from dyno to dyno just looking for higher numbers.

02-20-2013, 09:05 PM	#8
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	Also, I've always found the driver matters more than the car. My ex had a 2010 GT 4.6 5speed. I know my car has much more power (and am heavier) but I could always whip her from light to light. One day we traded cars (for a wager that's not appropriate to state here) and I whipped her with me in the Stang and her in my SS even worse than I normally do (she couldn't control the extra power and had wheel spin/bog) Driver is the main thing

02-20-2013, 09:06 PM	#9
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	And BTW, I'm jonesing for some 4.10s This 3.45 isn't cutting it