how will a dyno test help me?

Five.0 · 01-04-2001, 08:19 PM

i have a 94GT, i do thank everyone of their responce the last time of what kind of oil.
anyway, i feel my GT is a little gutless considering the amount of $$$ gone into it.
i have shorty headers, pro-chamber h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, ram-air, mac pulleys, 3:73's and a superchip. my best time was a shameful 14.27 but my ET was 99.9m/hr. would a dyno tell me where i'm going wrong or what to do, would fine tuning it bring out a bit of those shy ponies out? thanx.

Five0 · 01-04-2001, 09:04 PM

Just my opinion, I don't think it will do you much good right now unless you have a custom chip burned or have a lot of mod’s done to your car like a fuel pressure regulator and cam or heads or other mod’s.

It will tell you your best shift point and where the best rpm range to launch at is.
You might be able to squeeze a few more hp from the timing but it won't be worth the cost. You would be better off spending your money on other performance parts.

Hope this helps.

Hey you copied my name!!!

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
Best 1/8 time on motor 7.686 @90.20mph

FivepointOH · 01-05-2001, 12:55 PM

Umm... I think that time is great for your mods, you just need to bring your 60's down some. Get some tires not a dyno tune.

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92 AOD GT, K&N, ram air, pulleys, 2 ch. flowmasters, 4:10's, shift kit, 1 5/8 mac longtubes and offroad hpipe 14.249 @ 97.34 mph before the headers and hpipe

95mustanggt · 01-05-2001, 04:53 PM

From what I've seen that time is not all that bad. You might be able to go a little faster if you drive it harder. From my experience you should be running 14.0 flat, give or take a couple of tenths (probably give). I don't know, some one else may have a different opinon, I'll hopefully be runnig a similar combination to you in the spring and I'll see what I run. I hope to be low 14's after gears, pullies, a good tune up and driving the crap out of the car.

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White 1995 Mustang GT
Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer
My 1995 Mustang GT

302 LX Eric · 01-05-2001, 05:30 PM

The dyno tune would help with shift point determination, but other than that I would for go the dyno $$$ and put my money into more mods.

Good Luck,
E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

Skyman · 01-06-2001, 02:31 PM

Your running around 100mph thats damn good.

I would spend your money on a good set of tires. If you can hook good and pull some 1.8 60's you can hit 13.6-13.7

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft.
Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

jonnyk · 01-06-2001, 10:56 PM

I agree, nearly 100 mph equates to high 13's with traction. Time for slicks or drag radials.

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1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

Hethj7 · 01-08-2001, 01:44 AM

I agree with everyone that you should spend more money on mods before a dyno tune. But, once you are halfway set with the combo you are going to keep for a while, then go to a dyno! You will find quite a few hidden ponies in you car just by playing with the timing and fuel pressure on the dyno. It is amazing what a good tuner can tell by looking at the dyno curves. Definitely worth the money!

01-04-2001, 08:19 PM	#1
Five.0 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: montreal, canada Posts: 19	how will a dyno test help me? i have a 94GT, i do thank everyone of their responce the last time of what kind of oil. anyway, i feel my GT is a little gutless considering the amount of $$$ gone into it. i have shorty headers, pro-chamber h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, ram-air, mac pulleys, 3:73's and a superchip. my best time was a shameful 14.27 but my ET was 99.9m/hr. would a dyno tell me where i'm going wrong or what to do, would fine tuning it bring out a bit of those shy ponies out? thanx.

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01-04-2001, 09:04 PM	#2
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	Just my opinion, I don't think it will do you much good right now unless you have a custom chip burned or have a lot of mod’s done to your car like a fuel pressure regulator and cam or heads or other mod’s. It will tell you your best shift point and where the best rpm range to launch at is. You might be able to squeeze a few more hp from the timing but it won't be worth the cost. You would be better off spending your money on other performance parts. Hope this helps. Hey you copied my name!!! ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX Best 1/8 time on motor 7.686 @90.20mph

01-05-2001, 12:55 PM	#3
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	Umm... I think that time is great for your mods, you just need to bring your 60's down some. Get some tires not a dyno tune. ------------------ 92 AOD GT, K&N, ram air, pulleys, 2 ch. flowmasters, 4:10's, shift kit, 1 5/8 mac longtubes and offroad hpipe 14.249 @ 97.34 mph before the headers and hpipe

01-05-2001, 04:53 PM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	From what I've seen that time is not all that bad. You might be able to go a little faster if you drive it harder. From my experience you should be running 14.0 flat, give or take a couple of tenths (probably give). I don't know, some one else may have a different opinon, I'll hopefully be runnig a similar combination to you in the spring and I'll see what I run. I hope to be low 14's after gears, pullies, a good tune up and driving the crap out of the car. ------------------ White 1995 Mustang GT Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer My 1995 Mustang GT

01-05-2001, 05:30 PM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	The dyno tune would help with shift point determination, but other than that I would for go the dyno $$$ and put my money into more mods. Good Luck, E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60' Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

01-06-2001, 02:31 PM	#6
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Your running around 100mph thats damn good. I would spend your money on a good set of tires. If you can hook good and pull some 1.8 60's you can hit 13.6-13.7 Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shorty headers, Offroad-Hpipe, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, playing with timing still, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb injectors, K/N, March Crank pulley, MSD6a, 9mm wires and FMS Aluminum driveshaft. Best ET 13.2@106mph Needs tuning...

01-06-2001, 10:56 PM	#7
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	I agree, nearly 100 mph equates to high 13's with traction. Time for slicks or drag radials. ------------------ 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

01-08-2001, 01:44 AM	#8
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I agree with everyone that you should spend more money on mods before a dyno tune. But, once you are halfway set with the combo you are going to keep for a while, then go to a dyno! You will find quite a few hidden ponies in you car just by playing with the timing and fuel pressure on the dyno. It is amazing what a good tuner can tell by looking at the dyno curves. Definitely worth the money!