[s-cars] 80tq: 20v Project Update, 415whp, 12.25, etc

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/2004 7:39:13 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
jbufkin at austin.rr.com writes:

> I'm going to  venture a guess that if you take your car as is to a near sea 
> 
> level dyno, you'll make about 325 at the wheels without the extra 24% added 
> on by SAE.   The list of components in the car is what makes me come to 
> this conclusion.   Nothing personal.
> 

Well, doing what Mike suggested, a complete removal of correction factors 
leaves mine at 340hp/362ft-lbs.  If you're suggesting that there isn't any 
difference between our altitude and sea level (in terms of power output), I would 
beg to differ.  The difference from a driving perspective is quite large.  Not 
sure where I'd go to dyno at sea level, but it would be interesting.  It would 
be helpful, as clearly you're indicating that you think our #'s are grossly 
exaggerated.  It would be nice to draw some scientific conclusion.
Take care,
Dave