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.
ET isn't what to look for. MPH tells you what it is making. Using the weight of the car and that MPH number will give you a decent "chassis dyno" number right there.
