Finally got the LT1 on a good dyno
Finally got the LT1 on a good dyno Ive had the car on a few other dynos but never was it running right/was the dyno set up properly. This was at New England Dyno in douglas mass. Nice guys and he said his dyno is usually on the low side. Dynojet 248.
All numbers are corrected.
First run - exhaust closed, converter unlocked, 400/361
Second run - exhaust open, converter unlocked, 414/369
The graph on run two was really bumpy, i think the car has too much timing. We let it cool down for a while.
Third run - exhaust open, converter locked, 446/426
Still a little bumpy but happy with the number. Definitely proves all the naysayers about Golen engines wrong. Car has had nothing but a complete beating for 12,000 miles and is going strong.
Bottom line is i dont care about dyno numbers im just glad the car has a good non slipping trans and isnt hurt or anything. Hoping to run mid 11's @ 119-120 MPH in the spring.
All numbers are corrected.
First run - exhaust closed, converter unlocked, 400/361
Second run - exhaust open, converter unlocked, 414/369
The graph on run two was really bumpy, i think the car has too much timing. We let it cool down for a while.
Third run - exhaust open, converter locked, 446/426
Still a little bumpy but happy with the number. Definitely proves all the naysayers about Golen engines wrong. Car has had nothing but a complete beating for 12,000 miles and is going strong.
Bottom line is i dont care about dyno numbers im just glad the car has a good non slipping trans and isnt hurt or anything. Hoping to run mid 11's @ 119-120 MPH in the spring.
Yeah the loss was ridiculous, even on the dyno when i did the pull locked the car felt way more powerful. Unlocked the thing just flashed to over 5000. Even with 3.23's and 26 inch tires @ 6200 RPM im only doing 130-132 mph lol.
Your lucky with that Golen motor. Just pulled apart a LT1 they built last spring. 5 broken valve springs and 1 stretched to hell timing chain(wrong chain).
NED reads about 10-15hp higher than mine on a 420rwhp car for reference.
NED reads about 10-15hp higher than mine on a 420rwhp car for reference.
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Verdad Gallardo We will see V now im considering a cheap SC setup with like 6 pounds on race gas LOL. Im an idiot. Those springs might need to be changed i spin this thing to 7000 all the time.
Yea its prob a good idea.......see my comment on ur SC idea on the other thread lol...........i can spec a better drop in spring for that application for around $150 prob.....i can look
Nice #'s. We still build LT1's so I give 'em love when I can.
I've always had a little saying about LT1's - "A kid with a wrench and how-to internet site can work on an LS1. It requires a real mechanic to work on an LT1".....
I've always had a little saying about LT1's - "A kid with a wrench and how-to internet site can work on an LS1. It requires a real mechanic to work on an LT1".....
Thats a good saying Damian. I dont lay a finger on this thing! Either my mechanics or Mike "quik95lt1" works on this car. I keep considering bumping the cam up or getting some trick head work but i dont think its worth it, especially with a stock 10 bolt and lots of torque lol.
