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[OrangeNV]

so what are all the myths? dyno'n manuals in 1:1 or od..............?

better load in top gear, or better efficiency at 1:1?

 

[GRotman]

The taller the gear will equate to more load on the engine and a longer pull.

 

[Scooter's Roofing]

my power was usually better at 1:1, torque better in OD due to getting on the turbo sooner

 

[Timebomb]

If its a load dyno its 1:1 if its a Jet or other... its top gear

 

[Sandaholic]

my power was usually better at 1:1, torque better in OD due to getting on the turbo sooner

I think it just varies depending on whether it's an inertia or load cell dyno. Mine did 420/1000 on a mustang in 5th(stock turbo and injectors) and on a 248c in 6th I couldn't get enough load and did 597/1054. I'm pretty sure it's producing more torque than that. When you crunch the numbers they don't jive either way really.
I think we should as a general rule just accept the hp calculators numbers......if we use trap speed it bumps me up a touch into the 600's LOL


My non-existent dyno expertise leads me to agree with Timebomb.

 

[nwpadmax]

Get on a SuperFlow and fuhgettaboutit...

 

[Sandaholic]

Get on a SuperFlow and fuhgettaboutit...

That's what I'm saying, I want to try one sometime. Not too many around here though.