Going to my first Dyno tune

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  1. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I put the numbers in my desktop dyno and heres what i got 172hp@3,500 and 325tq@2,000 so about 146whp/276wtq. I want to see how close i get to the actual numbers.
     
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  2. mashori

    mashori Member

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    thanks Bryant
    how does your put out so much power? 321 is twice as what mine is getting rated at here.
     
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  3. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    that is at the motor. it has domed pistons, ford f cam (512 lift) factory heads that have alot of port work and biger valves in them. its compression is around 11.5 to 1. thats where most of the power is made.
    stop by the shop some time and check the car out if youd like.
     
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  4. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Make sure your cooling system is in really good shape before you go.Hoses are good,coolant level is where it should be,etc...Have fun!!!
     
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  5. Scotty P

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    Wow. That is a great deal. I am trying to get mine in this weekend as well. 5 pulls w/air fuel and tuning for $375.00. PLUS PARTS! I wonder if that includes new pistons when I suck a valve at 7200 rpm!
     
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  6. mashori

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    I'm sure he'll throw the valves in for free but will get ya on the labor! :biglaugh:

    Yea $350 isn't bad at actually and I think I'm still gonna do that on Monday. But gonna see what this other guy that Brent referred me to can do for me tomorrow night.
     
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  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    i missed getting mine dynoed before my trip...dyno guy called and said a 'puter part took a dump and it won't be back up untill next week...

    my guy charges $100 an hour w/him tunning...:yup:
    i do runs with the A/C on A/C off, doors open, doors closed...just about anything i can think of for an hour...:D (that's his min.)

    have fun...it's a blast the first time...:bananaman

    ...:drive:...
     
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  8. Scotty P

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    Frank, I am curious. How much horsepower is gained when you leave the vents open vs. closed ? I am also thinking with the removal of my side markers the reduced drag should help with several ponies. :)
     
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  9. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    are you talking about the 1/4 windows or the fresh air vents under the dash...or both...:huh:

    ...:drive:...
     
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  10. sierra grabber

    sierra grabber Certifiable

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    I think the door open is the real gain, just try driving it that way though..hehe
     
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  11. 72MAVGRABHER

    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    whew, i need a good dyno guy up where i am... we are really lacking in dyno departments around here...
     
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  12. rthomas771

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    Here is an old racers tip from the 60's. Put duct tape between the rain gutters and A post...the rain gutters are acting like small parachutes. This will help streamline the air around the body. :yup:
     
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  13. Scotty P

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    Jeff, Thanks for the tip. But I was joking! AT my trap speed, 109mpg, duct tape would help as much as a 3' wing on the back!
     
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  14. Duck Tape Mav.

    Duck Tape Mav. ready to pick up the 4-dr

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    109 mpg? :) :D wish mine got that. lol
     
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  15. Scotty P

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    Opps! mpH that is!
     
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