How did I dyno this high? (not that I am complaining)

MattP725 · 08-22-2011, 11:23 AM

Yeah to me that is definitely inflated too...

end of the day it just shows that numbers are not a definitive source of information.

vividracing · 08-22-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

That is the funniest thing I've read on here in a long time!!

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Well, do you think that if I were to travel down a very long hill and reach a very high top speed; that I would deduce that my car has more "power" than someone who runs a short run on a measuring device? Like a dyno? Trap speeds are measurements like dyno runs. But trap speeds can be very deceptive.... as the example above proves.

MattP725 · 08-22-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

The only valid argument for that would be differing alititudes and atmospheric conditions... that could technically affect the trap speed I would assume. Still a closer measurement across the board than dyno.

wstar · 08-22-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

The only valid argument for that would be differing alititudes and atmospheric conditions... that could technically affect the trap speed I would assume. Still a closer measurement across the board than dyno.

We can roughly fix up drag race results with a DA calculator (and I generally assume most tracks are level, not downhill lol): DA Calculator - Density Altitude Calculator - DragTimes.com

Main problem with drag results is they're indicative of more than just how your engine is doing. What tires you're on, track conditions, extra equipment that helps with setup and launching (e.g. suspension, line lock, etc), what kind of tire rubber you're running, skinny front tires you'd never use on the street, and of course driver skill.

Rooskey · 08-22-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Main problem with drag results is they're indicative of more than just how your engine is doing. What tires you're on, track conditions, extra equipment that helps with setup and launching (e.g. suspension, line lock, etc), what kind of tire rubber you're running, skinny front tires you'd never use on the street, and of course driver skill.

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	Yeah to me that is definitely inflated too... end of the day it just shows that numbers are not a definitive source of information.