Dyno numbers are BS. 1/4 mile times are the true judge...
I agree. Take it and get some timeslips, then start looking for more power.
You guys are full of crap. What should a 3800 lb car with 459 rwhp and 490 rwtq run? That puts it close to 600 hp at the crank.
How about a 12.49? Add a converter and it'd be a solid 11 car. The dyno won't see the converter.
We recently had a dyno day with our club. A couple mild 440s made similar power to the original post. In fact, a couple small blocks were in the same park with power but were lacking the torque.
The dyno can tell you a lot about your engine. In fact, Stumpy found that he needed to try a different shift point with his truck.
A dyno is a tool. It is not a competition. When used properly, it will help improve your drag strip experience.
When there is no drag strip close or if you're not a drag racer, dynos can come in handy for tuning your car.
Would it be fair to say that without needing a number to make you feel good about your engine and not being a drag racer, a wideband o2 sensor and a competent operator can be just as effect (and cheaper) than a tuning session on a dyno?
