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

MattP725 · 08-21-2011, 07:16 PM

I was at performance motorsports this weekend (great trip btw) and my original base was low 330's and after tune I was low 340s (can't remember if it was 342 or 343 but had a 10hp gain).

I have just the mods below...

Now listen I am not complaining but how is this possible? I have the sheet I can scan and upload once I hook up my scanner.

This was on a mustang dyno btw.

tomnavone · 08-21-2011, 07:36 PM

Factory freak!

MattP725 · 08-21-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tomnavone

Factory freak!

That's like easily 35 hp more than what you would usually see... that is a big vartiation in my favor (again not that I am complaining).

I think it was an AWD dyno does that mean anything?

VaGntlmn · 08-21-2011, 08:13 PM

Could just be the type of dyno.
I just got dyno tuned last weekend on a 2wd dyno dynamics machine and I'm at 318.
But I was told that would be about 350(?) on a dynojet.
And of course, we all know that varies by temperature, humidity, etc.
So don't worry about it; just enjoy it.

MattP725 · 08-21-2011, 07:36 PM

Just checked... 343

Red__Zed · 08-21-2011, 08:15 PM

Enron dyno.

98intrigue · 08-21-2011, 08:30 PM

Their dyno reads high. It's just a number anyways. Trap speed proves real horsepower.

6MT · 08-21-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Their dyno reads high. It's just a number anyways. Trap speed proves real horsepower.

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

esfourteen · 08-21-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

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

what exactly is funny about that factual statement regarding trap speeds and power?

98intrigue · 08-21-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

what exactly is funny about that factual statement regarding trap speeds and power?

Yeah, I'm confused.

6MT · 08-21-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

what exactly is funny about that factual statement regarding trap speeds and power?

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.

98intrigue · 08-21-2011, 11:32 PM

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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.

esfourteen · 08-22-2011, 08:44 AM

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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.

do you know of any 1/4 tracks that run down a hill? calculating hp by using the trap speed of a 1/4 mile run and your vehicles weight is very effective.

gaveup · 08-31-2011, 06:29 AM

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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.

Trap speed.

As in, your trap speed at the end of the quarter mile shows your true horsepower better than an inflated/improperly configured dyno.
So yes, if I trapped 107mph, and you trapped say, 103mph we can deduce that my car makes more power.
It's not a hard concept, I just think you misread it..

Dyno numbers usually mean nothing unless you have a standard to compare to. It's a tuning tool, not a bragging tool.

To the OP: if other Z's make around that power on that dyno, I think you have nothing to worry about and should be happy

MattP725 · 08-21-2011, 08:45 PM

Yeah I know it is all relative because each dyno is dif, I was just shocked that it was that high.

Eventually we will get to the track and do some runs.

08-21-2011, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	How did I dyno this high? (not that I am complaining) I was at performance motorsports this weekend (great trip btw) and my original base was low 330's and after tune I was low 340s (can't remember if it was 342 or 343 but had a 10hp gain). I have just the mods below... Now listen I am not complaining but how is this possible? I have the sheet I can scan and upload once I hook up my scanner. This was on a mustang dyno btw.

08-21-2011, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
tomnavone Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 723 Drives: Supercharged 370z Rep Power: 17	Factory freak! __________________ GTM Supercharger/HKS Camp2/Berk cbe/Motordyne art pipes/Hotchkis sways/ Eibach Springs/ Black Volk TE37/Bridgestone S-04 Powered by

08-21-2011, 08:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 377 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 14	Could just be the type of dyno. I just got dyno tuned last weekend on a 2wd dyno dynamics machine and I'm at 318. But I was told that would be about 350(?) on a dynojet. And of course, we all know that varies by temperature, humidity, etc. So don't worry about it; just enjoy it. __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

08-21-2011, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 38 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 429	Their dyno reads high. It's just a number anyways. Trap speed proves real horsepower. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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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: 16	Just checked... 343

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Enron dyno.

08-21-2011, 08:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Yeah I know it is all relative because each dyno is dif, I was just shocked that it was that high. Eventually we will get to the track and do some runs.