04-18-2007, 02:34 PM
BLINGMW Wrote:It would be my GUESS that wheel weight would matter 0, or almost 0. Also, look at our runs, they were +/- 5HP each time, so 7 is only slightly above this noise. And there should be a few HP in engine oil alone, maybe you're running a heavier oil than he was? For example:
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They showed 7HP difference in oil alone (and yes, they're trying to sell a product, but from what I understand their findings are on par with others)
i would think that wheel weight would matter though. this dyno measures the power your motor can put to the edge of your tires and spin the rollers. everything inbetween (ie: the drivetrain) will have an effect, true? i mean correct me if i'm wrong, which is why i'm asking the question, but it makes sense in my head.
as for the discrepancies in all my runs, i think that its even worse considering that the first run was the lowest. lets say the previous owner had dyno'ed at 122. that means his highest was probably 122, so lets say like 119 +/-3hp. mine shows a high of 115, so lets average it at 113 +/-2. my concern is where did i lose that 6-7hp in the span of less than a year?
1994 Ford Ranger
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
