TPI Tuned Port Injection discussion and questions. LB9 and L98 tech, porting, tuning, and bolt-on aftermarket products.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 10:22 PM
  #1  
happyhapka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 393
Likes: 2
From: Montana
Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
Engine: 383 Vortec TPI, PUTS SMILES ON FACE
Transmission: PATC LVL 3 Raptor Transmission
Axle/Gears: 3.27 POSI 9 BOLT
So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

So had a good time... it was fun... i have a 86 trans am WS6 2.77 gears, 130,000 miles..

Here are my numbers 170 hp and 250 trq

How are those numbers.
What would i be at the crank?
The individual who ran and owned it said its a 100hp difference.

Just wondering how she did.

Thanks
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 12:02 PM
  #2  
Vanilla Ice's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 40
From: ARIZONA
Car: 92 Trans Am Conv
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Originally Posted by happyhapka
So had a good time... it was fun... i have a 86 trans am WS6 2.77 gears, 130,000 miles..

Here are my numbers 170 hp and 250 trq

How are those numbers.
What would i be at the crank?
The individual who ran and owned it said its a 100hp difference.

Just wondering how she did.

Thanks
If it's an automatic its very slightly below where I'd hope. If manual it's low.
My brothers SD LB9 auto dynod 196whp SAE but that's high.
The age of the vehicle saps power. A good tune up may bring it up 5%.

What you need to remember is that the dyno is a comparison tool, number hunting is pointless. Don't get hung up on how high it dynos. This is only a baseline to compare future changes to. There are too many variables that can raise or lower the dyno numbers. So as long as your in a normal hp range that's all you need to worry about.

Also 100hp more to the crank is absurd.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 12:53 PM
  #3  
happyhapka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 393
Likes: 2
From: Montana
Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
Engine: 383 Vortec TPI, PUTS SMILES ON FACE
Transmission: PATC LVL 3 Raptor Transmission
Axle/Gears: 3.27 POSI 9 BOLT
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
If it's an automatic its very slightly below where I'd hope. If manual it's low.
My brothers SD LB9 auto dynod 196whp SAE but that's high.
The age of the vehicle saps power. A good tune up may bring it up 5%.

What you need to remember is that the dyno is a comparison tool, number hunting is pointless. Don't get hung up on how high it dynos. This is only a baseline to compare future changes to. There are too many variables that can raise or lower the dyno numbers. So as long as your in a normal hp range that's all you need to worry about.

Also 100hp more to the crank is absurd.
My mods are as follow
Tune
Lvl 3 raptor 700r4 stalled 2800
160* thermostat
Msd wire plugs, hypertech cap and rotor and coil
Port and polished upper plenum
Coolant bypass
Hooker headers 1 5/8 primaries 3" collectors) no cat no muffler..
Its clean, runs great doesnt even smoke.
TB Airfoil
No check engine light
Wells maf sensor.. custome intake
K&n air filter.. it was on an 80 degree day.

Last edited by happyhapka; Aug 28, 2016 at 12:57 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 12:56 PM
  #4  
Vanilla Ice's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 40
From: ARIZONA
Car: 92 Trans Am Conv
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

If you're happy how fast it FEELS then the dyno is totally fine.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 01:23 PM
  #5  
happyhapka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 393
Likes: 2
From: Montana
Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
Engine: 383 Vortec TPI, PUTS SMILES ON FACE
Transmission: PATC LVL 3 Raptor Transmission
Axle/Gears: 3.27 POSI 9 BOLT
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
If you're happy how fast it FEELS then the dyno is totally fine.
It feels strong but a lil disapointed on the numbers that i got with the mods i have.

Also my friend im at 3350 ft above see level.. just wanted others to see and compare... maybe she actually is good. Or is she to tired to run. Or is that just the nature of weak lb9
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 01:25 PM
  #6  
Vanilla Ice's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 40
From: ARIZONA
Car: 92 Trans Am Conv
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
What you need to remember is that the dyno is a comparison tool, number hunting is pointless. Don't get hung up on how high it dynos. This is only a baseline to compare future changes to. There are too many variables that can raise or lower the dyno numbers.
Read this again. You're car is fine.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 04:39 PM
  #7  
ray jr's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,673
Likes: 65
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Originally Posted by happyhapka
So had a good time... it was fun... i have a 86 trans am WS6 2.77 gears, 130,000 miles..

Here are my numbers 170 hp and 250 trq

How are those numbers.
What would i be at the crank?
The individual who ran and owned it said its a 100hp difference.

Just wondering how she did.

Thanks
you have to remember that the 305 in 1986 only made 190 horsepower ..
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 04:43 PM
  #8  
ray jr's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,673
Likes: 65
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

i would think your around 220 to the crank and from the looks of your mods that seems about right
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:45 AM
  #9  
mrestrictrplate's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
From: Freehold NJ
Car: 87 Iroc 5.7,67 SS Camaro,90 Formula
Engine: 355 AFR Superram LPE 219
Transmission: 700r4 3000 stall 4spd 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Everyone goes insane over dyno numbers. You can't race a dyno sheet. Are you happy with the car's acceleration or 1/4 mile times. I have beaten plenty of cars that dyno'd higher than mine. Most people from what i've seen over the years are shocked that their 400 hp build dynos 275 at the wheels. If you haven't already take it to the track and see what it runs. I would look for proven combos on this site and use that to make the car what you want.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:49 AM
  #10  
happyhapka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 393
Likes: 2
From: Montana
Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
Engine: 383 Vortec TPI, PUTS SMILES ON FACE
Transmission: PATC LVL 3 Raptor Transmission
Axle/Gears: 3.27 POSI 9 BOLT
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

Originally Posted by mrestrictrplate
Everyone goes insane over dyno numbers. You can't race a dyno sheet. Are you happy with the car's acceleration or 1/4 mile times. I have beaten plenty of cars that dyno'd higher than mine. Most people from what i've seen over the years are shocked that their 400 hp build dynos 275 at the wheels. If you haven't already take it to the track and see what it runs. I would look for proven combos on this site and use that to make the car what you want.
Ya that makes sense, i was at the 1/8 mile track just the other week.. it wasnt timed but was tree'd and i beat an 87 Iroc z 350 tpi, a 03 gt mustang, 2016 dodge ram rt,

With those numbers.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:22 AM
  #11  
happyhapka's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 393
Likes: 2
From: Montana
Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
Engine: 383 Vortec TPI, PUTS SMILES ON FACE
Transmission: PATC LVL 3 Raptor Transmission
Axle/Gears: 3.27 POSI 9 BOLT
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9



89* weather
Humidity 13%

Last edited by happyhapka; Aug 29, 2016 at 09:26 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:40 AM
  #12  
dmccain's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,553
Likes: 806
From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9

I wouldn't worry about it. Ive seen those 707HP bad a$$ Hellcats getting beat by Mustangs and Camaros with several hundred less HP because of traction.. If you beat a 350 car id say youre doing pretty good.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
seanof30306
Suspension and Chassis
12
Apr 22, 2016 04:24 PM
cal30_sniper
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
1
Mar 17, 2016 12:01 PM
v6grandprix
Auto Detailing and Appearance
2
Mar 24, 2001 05:42 PM
Jim 86 Bird
Auto Detailing and Appearance
4
Feb 28, 2001 01:39 AM
BlackBird305
Auto Detailing and Appearance
4
Jan 20, 2001 01:33 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:42 AM.