So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9
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Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
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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
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
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Re: 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
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
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.
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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
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 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.
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Msd wire plugs, hypertech cap and rotor and coil
Port and polished upper plenum
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Its clean, runs great doesnt even smoke.
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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
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
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
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Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9
Read this again. You're car is fine.
Re: 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
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
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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.
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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
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.
With those numbers.
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Car: 1986 Trans AM WS6
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Transmission: PATC LVL 3 Raptor Transmission
Axle/Gears: 3.27 POSI 9 BOLT
Re: So went to the dyno today.. 86 trans am. LB9
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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.
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