Dyno numbers...... I need help....

[Uncle]

290 rwhp / 308 rwtq

Here's my car......

1999 Trans Am
A4 - 3.23 - MTI lid

I figured it'd be a little higher, maybe I was hoping for too much.




I'll post the graphs when I scan them.....

[poolshark]

If it's a Mustang dyno SAE corrected, you're all good.

If it's a Dynojet dyno SAE corrected, maybe a touch low.

But overall, no worries!! :thumbup:

[lucky_topher]

for a near-stock '99.. that sounds about right.. there's always a little variation between cars... remember that automatics lose more on the dyno through the drivetrain.. but with a good torque converter.. you'll outrace/outrun any 6speed with more HP

[FastAl]

Doesn't look too bad actually. The lowest ls1 dyno I've seen on a dynojet was about 280RWHP with 97 Vette. Of course what really matters is track times :cool:

[99zee]

looks like pretty good numbers to me. Nice baseline :D

[Uncle]

Thanks guys..... That makes me feel a little better.

It was done at MTI on the Dynojet.

But I also have to factor in that I need a tune-up and some other stuff. I'm also getting ready for my dynomouth exhaust setup.

Torque converter wil come after the exhaust. That'll be awesome!

[XTrooper]

If you're bone stock, your numbers are just about right for a Dynojet dynomometer. Most 2000 and older A4 C5s I've seen dynoed are in the 280-290 rwhp range on a Dynojet. :cool:

[TryMyZ]

Perfectly within the normal range for a '99 A4 T/A with ONLY an intake lid as its sole modification.

And like someone said, dynojets vary from one another, so who's to say you couldn't get higher #'s on another. ;) Although they could go down as well... :p

Your car is doing fine man,

Mike

[BillnZ28]

looks pretty normal, some of our cars dyno # vary a little but your #looks to be pretty consistant with other A4 ive seen, some cars are just freaks

[Marvin]

Does your graph have A/F Ratio? If you're running rich that could cost you some power on the dyno.

[lucky_topher]

with a 99' you might also consider some regular maintenance to squeeze a little more power out...

-plugs
-fuel filter
-gm top engine cleaner
-injector cleaner

i know when i did those, the SOTP power increased :cool:

[Uncle]

Originally posted by j. mills
Does your graph have A/F Ratio? If you're running rich that could cost you some power on the dyno.


No.... no A/F..... I've heard that 99's usually run rich. So you could be right.

The 'actual' numbers are 308 rwhp / 332 rwtq. But I think everyone goes by the SAE corrected ones...

Here's the graph.....

http://users3.ev1.net/~juliehamlett/dynosae.jpg

[Constrictor]

Actually, its not unusual for a 98-99 A4 to dyno 275-285 RWHP stock on a Dynojet. Having 290, I assume you have at least some type of mods like a different catback or a lid or something. Dont get jealous of the 01-02 guys cause with some mods you can easily be running with them. I was 279 RWHP stock, and now Im at 405.5! :D

[Uncle]

Originally posted by Constrictor
Actually, its not unusual for a 98-99 A4 to dyno 275-285 RWHP stock on a Dynojet. Having 290, I assume you have at least some type of mods like a different catback or a lid or something. Dont get jealous of the 01-02 guys cause with some mods you can easily be running with them. I was 279 RWHP stock, and now Im at 405.5! :D


Just a lid for now. I guess I was hoping for too much. I just need to do a little work.

405.5 is quite a ways away, but I'm on the trail. :D

Sure wish I could go with the actual numbers. LOL

[FirehawkNS]

Looks normal. My last run with just a lid and exhaust got 299/310 with a perfect Air Fuel. This was on my 99 a4 Z

[99Z-28]

numbers seem normal...no go mod that beeeyotch

[Uncle]

Originally posted by 99Z-28
numbers seem normal...no go mod that beeeyotch



Mods are coming..... "I have only begun to mod"

[XTrooper]

Originally posted by nameisnana
Mods are coming..... "I have only begun to mod"

I just realized I can't ever use the "Hey, Einstein!" line on you. :D

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by nameisnana
Mods are coming..... "I have only begun to mod"

Careful once you start you can't stop. :D

[2 SLOW]

I was at the dyno day, what cars were you behind in line?

[Uncle]

Originally posted by XTrooper
I just realized I can't ever use the "Hey, Einstein!" line on you. :D


LOL, that's right, Einstein..... I already are one. :D

[Uncle]

Originally posted by 2 SLOW
I was at the dyno day, what cars were you behind in line?


We got there at 1:30. There was a 30th anniversary TA on the dyno. We were 3 or 4 behind the green S-10.

I had my black TA and my brother-in-law had his nbm SS

[99Z-28]

Originally posted by killer01ws6
Careful once you start you can't stop. :D

so true!!!
i have gone almost a year without anything new..and it is driving me nuts

[RUSSH]

Get rid of your muffler and get a cut-out. My wife's 2000 Formula dyno'd at 326 with a lid and our patented exhaust. :D

[PC PaiN]

Everything seems around normal to me. No worries :D

[SteveC]

Those numbers do not sound to bad to me, I have a 2001 Z28, with a lid, catback, 3.73's, and Y3000 2.0 STR Torque Converter, Ported MAF ends, and AFTER an extensive dyno tune my numbers were:

287.5RWHP/348RWTQ

NOW I SHOULD REALLY BE PISSED, however as someone has previously stated, do not be hung up on numbers, it is how the vehicle performs.

JMHO

SteveC :)

[ELS1]

http://www.messycan.net/ls1/dynocompare.jpg

first dyno with lid only...second with my exhaust. ur numbers seem normal :D