New 3800 Dyno Record :)
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New 3800 Dyno Record :)
So we put Tim'* firebird on the dyno this evening...
All I can say is wow that thing is a monster
http://www.3800pro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14577
All I can say is wow that thing is a monster
http://www.3800pro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14577
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Originally Posted by Scott Cook
We aren't sure what percentage to use for drivetrain loss in this case. The torque converter stalls between 4,250 and 4,500 RPM so it'* eating up a TON of power. Notice that we only reached ~ 100 mph in third gear. That'* a good illustration of how much power the converter is absorbing. And we dynoed on huge drag slicks, which also eat power. For these reasons, it'* probably quite realistic/conservative to use a drivetrain loss figure of 20%. Using this percentage, 773.2 / 0.80 = 966 crankshaft horsepower . It might actually be more or less, but we think it'* safe to say that our cam, heads and tuning are getting the job done.
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wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooow
If you run her at Trails soon, make sure to post it, I wanna see this thing
If you run her at Trails soon, make sure to post it, I wanna see this thing
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In the words of Bud Bundy...YOWZA.
I would love to see a car like this go on PINKS. I know it'* a cheesy show but I love the drag racing.
anywho, Congrats Tim
Tim.
I would love to see a car like this go on PINKS. I know it'* a cheesy show but I love the drag racing.
anywho, Congrats Tim
Tim.