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Finally ran her on the dyno after H/C/I/etc install…less than stellar results. HELP!

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Old 10-07-2014 | 04:37 AM
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I agree dyno numbers are just smoke and mirrors it's all about the seat of the pants feel..... Car is either fast or not, who cares what the dyno says, but the sheet does look off...... Never seen a curve like that.....
Old 10-07-2014 | 11:06 AM
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I have never seen a dyno graph look like that.

That combo should make 420/400 on a Mustang Dyno all day long.
Old 10-07-2014 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by karlmisery

Due to my geographical location, I only had access to a (very reputable) LS tuner who used a wide-band to dial everything in. Car felt great, and still feels great. Definitely "zippier" for lack of a better term.

This past week, I was finally able to get her strapped onto a dyno to see the results of my labor., and needless to say, I was a tad disappointed (see chart attached). Martin at Tick Performance helped piece everything together for this build. He estimated the car would put down about 440-450 RWHP when all said and done.
Might be worth making the drive to Edmonton or Calgary to have it run on a dyno. Both cities have a few good options for LS cars.
Old 10-07-2014 | 07:25 PM
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Looks like the closest DynoJet is in Saskatoon if you're interested, atleast you can verify your results.

Peak Performance Dyno Tuning
1802 Quebec Ave
Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7K 1W2
Old 10-22-2014 | 08:46 AM
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I have a similar combo on my LS2 with CNC'ed factory heads and a ported intake and TB. Put 470 to the rollers. Something is off because that graph looks odd.
Old 10-22-2014 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by c9071
I have a similar combo on my LS2 with CNC'ed factory heads and a ported intake and TB. Put 470 to the rollers. Something is off because that graph looks odd.
Auto, locked or std?
Old 10-22-2014 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by handyandy496
Auto, locked or std?
The CTS-V did not get an auto until '09, which was an LSA powerplant at that point. He will have had the T-56, unless he's one of the very, very few to auto swap his 1st gen.
Old 10-22-2014 | 08:05 PM
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I prefer to shift my own gears.
Old 10-23-2014 | 08:51 AM
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Well, whatever the problem was, apparently it wasn't bad enough for Karl to check back into this thread to follow up on the various comments and suggestions.
Old 10-23-2014 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AAIIIC
Well, whatever the problem was, apparently it wasn't bad enough for Karl to check back into this thread to follow up on the various comments and suggestions.
I always find that odd.



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