Dynoed for first time, 98 SS

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Dec 20, 2005 | 11:59 AM

JohnnySuperSport

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Dynoed for first time, 98 SS

I have a 98 M6 SS and I think I dynoed kind of low. The only mods I have are a hooker catback and an SLP lid. I only dynoed 285/307. The only reason I can think of is that my clutch is pretty bad. Could this actually show a big loss? If so, how much do you guys think?

Dec 20, 2005 | 12:23 PM

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Your numbers do seem pretty low for an M6. If your clutch is slipping it can definitely affect your dyno numbers. What kind of dyno was it?

Dec 20, 2005 | 01:24 PM

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Dec 20, 2005 | 01:40 PM

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Hmmm....you have a 98, so it's going to dyno a LITTLE bit on the lower side just cause you don't have the stuff that an 01-02 does but that number does seem a little too low. The clutch could have something to do with it....how many miles on ithe car? Was it beat to ****? Maybe the compression sucks...maybe the dyno is one that is just a little bit less generous than others. Mod away my friend and the numbers will come up

Dec 20, 2005 | 01:51 PM

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108k miles, but mainly driven on long distance business trips. I really don't think the previous owner beat on it at all

Dec 20, 2005 | 01:58 PM

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What are other people dynoing there? Is it known to be a higher reading dyno, lower, average? Look into that first, and go from there.

Dec 20, 2005 | 02:07 PM

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They are a little low but nothing to worry about, just spray it!!!!

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Dec 20, 2005 | 02:47 PM

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what was the a/f that could be shitty too

Dec 20, 2005 | 03:15 PM

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i would say they are low stock just a lid i dyno'd 309 clutch could have alot to do with it assuming it is real bad.

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:38 PM

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a/f was right at 12.5 almost all the way across. and yes, my clutch is REALLY bad

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:50 PM

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here's the graphs

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:51 PM

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don't know why the a/f one is so small but the red graph line above the a/f reading is 13

Dec 20, 2005 | 08:38 PM

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I have the same exact mods you do. Mine is an 01 Formula M6...It laid down 314/331

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:41 AM

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My 99SS only put down 296 with a lid. The car did have 117k miles. I thought the numbers were extremely low.

Dec 21, 2005 | 08:07 AM

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My 1998 SS dynoed 316/330 on a dynojet with lid and cutout. I would have to agree that your numbers are low, but like everyone else says, mod away.

Dec 21, 2005 | 03:37 PM

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My 98 SS went 307/321 with a lid and Magnaflow catback.

Break out the wallet and start modding!

Dec 21, 2005 | 04:06 PM

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How old are the plugs? How bad is you PCV system?

Change your plugs, do a top end clean, clean your MAF, TB and do one of the many PCV mods.

Don't look at it as a low number....just a starting point or a "base line". Make note of your fluids temps, and rear tire air pressure...keep them consistent when you dyno again.

Dec 24, 2005 | 07:43 PM

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fo real man, start doing some mods, get a real tune, you'll be in the low 300's easily. I have an 02 a4 and dyno'd 317hp 315tq with a lid, exhaust, and G-maf. Took the maf off and got it tuned, put down 325hp and 335tq. This is using the 8% conversion from mustang to dynojet.