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

[Joe Pizzimenti]

Well, I'll be taking a trip up to Colorado this winter and if I have
time, I'll jump on MAC's Dynojet to see if I can still pull the same
numbers I do down here.



On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:31:23 EST, djdawson2 at aol.com <djdawson2 at aol.com> wrote:
> 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
> 
> 
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