Just got off the dyno
02-22-2014, 02:18 AM
#61
I dont think alot of people realize how important a tune is and basically, A dyno is great for comparing when you do upgrades. if you dyno stock, then use the same dyno with upgrades and tune, you get to see how it improves or hinders your car. A friend of mine actually owns a mustang dyno and i spent alot of time hanging out there watching him tune peoples car. They get too focused on the #s and seem to think all upgrades are going to add #s like the box say and they will all add up. Have seen off the shelf tunes/programmers with put out lower #s with an name brand intake added even when the programmer having the ability to choose that specific intake as an option.
I also see people who love their cars, then put it on the dyno and put down low #s on the dyno and all of a sudden its not fast enough.
Tuning is HUGE!!!!! Your computer is preset from the factory and able to make adjustments based on stock equipment. The minute you change anything that affects the readings in your computer, even intake and exhaust, it doesnt hurt to get a tuned.
Before my cts-v that is currently stock, I had a turbo'd lexus is300 that put down 367whp 330wtq @ 13lbs. I plan to dyno the cts stock to get the base #s, then i will be installing the intake and catback i got and dyno and then tune it with just that. Hoping to get headers to do the same time but ill hopefully get some results this summer.
On a stock car and mustang dyno, my hope is that i will see 300whp to start, but time will tell, Its only a # and starting point.
I also see people who love their cars, then put it on the dyno and put down low #s on the dyno and all of a sudden its not fast enough.
Tuning is HUGE!!!!! Your computer is preset from the factory and able to make adjustments based on stock equipment. The minute you change anything that affects the readings in your computer, even intake and exhaust, it doesnt hurt to get a tuned.
Before my cts-v that is currently stock, I had a turbo'd lexus is300 that put down 367whp 330wtq @ 13lbs. I plan to dyno the cts stock to get the base #s, then i will be installing the intake and catback i got and dyno and then tune it with just that. Hoping to get headers to do the same time but ill hopefully get some results this summer.
On a stock car and mustang dyno, my hope is that i will see 300whp to start, but time will tell, Its only a # and starting point.
02-23-2014, 05:05 PM
#62
Teching In
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
02-28-2014, 07:28 PM
#64
Alright, I'm installing the cam on the 15th. I figure I should be at 400+whp (TSP Torquer v2, 232/234 .598, 114). Now the question is, do I order an LS7 clutch/flywheel, or do I let the stocker start slipping first? I figure I might order it no matter what, because I know I will need it eventually.
02-28-2014, 07:53 PM
#66
Also, I'm getting significant vibrations from what I believe to be the stupid dual mass flywheel. With just a CS trans mount, I get very noticeable vibes when engaging the clutch just backing out of my garage, so it's not the driveshaft since it happens while not moving, basically.
02-28-2014, 09:07 PM
#68
One step ahead of you, boss. CS motor mounts going in tomorrow. I guess you missed that I already have a CS trans mount. Installed the CS diff mount and block right after I bought the car. Not interested in the cradle bushings because that looks like a horrible day. Plus, the '07s have slightly better bushings than '04/'05, yes? I was hoping to ****** up a set of subframe connectors to remedy that. I think I will see how the car does on stock clutch, but will plan on an upgrade as my definite next mod.
03-01-2014, 11:49 PM
#69
CS motor mounts installed today. Hit a few snags that made it take quite a while longer than expected, but they're in and nothing is broken, which is all that matters. Also am picking up a used LS2 flywheel for $75 that I will have resurfaced when I get an LS7 clutch.
. I'll be getting it resurfaced at a good machine shop in the next couple weeks so that it's ready to go whenever my clutch gives up the ghost.