What mods do you think are HP gaining myths? (Research for Testing)
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What mods do you think are HP gaining myths? (Research for Testing)
Ok, so as a dude with tons of mechanical knowledge and unlimited access to a 4-wheel dyno, I'd like to compile a list of theories, parts, and mods that you personally think will increase horsepower and torque.
They will all be tested througholy, and results will be posted.
For example,
Throttle Body Spacers
The Infamous Smog Pump Super-Charger
Cold Air Intake
Different Stock Snorkels from different motors
Custom, ARB type snorkel
EGR Delete
Smog Pump Delete
A/C Delete
Electric fan conversion
Headers
Straight pipe
Gutted cat
Higher Octane Gas
Advanced timing
What are your ideas on increasing horsepower?
Shoot me your ideas and things you've heard about!
They will all be tested througholy, and results will be posted.
For example,
Throttle Body Spacers
The Infamous Smog Pump Super-Charger
Cold Air Intake
Different Stock Snorkels from different motors
Custom, ARB type snorkel
EGR Delete
Smog Pump Delete
A/C Delete
Electric fan conversion
Headers
Straight pipe
Gutted cat
Higher Octane Gas
Advanced timing
What are your ideas on increasing horsepower?
Shoot me your ideas and things you've heard about!
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07-04-2009, 10:46 AM
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Ok, so as a dude with tons of mechanical knowledge and unlimited access to a 4-wheel dyno, I'd like to compile a list of theories, parts, and mods that you personally think will increase horsepower and torque.
They will all be tested througholy, and results will be posted.
For example,
Throttle Body Spacers // dont waste your time
The Infamous Smog Pump Super-Charger // Waste of time
Cold Air Intake // 5-10 hp
Different Stock Snorkels from different motors
Custom, ARB type snorkel //no hp increase
EGR Delete //waste of time
Smog Pump Delete // less drag
A/C Delete // only when it is on is it robbing power
Electric fan conversion // less drag
Headers // more torque
Straight pipe // Only on high rpm race engines
Gutted cat // reduced power
Higher Octane Gas // depends on the app
Advanced timing // yes
What are your ideas on increasing horsepower?
Shoot me your ideas and things you've heard about!
They will all be tested througholy, and results will be posted.
For example,
Throttle Body Spacers // dont waste your time
The Infamous Smog Pump Super-Charger // Waste of time
Cold Air Intake // 5-10 hp
Different Stock Snorkels from different motors
Custom, ARB type snorkel //no hp increase
EGR Delete //waste of time
Smog Pump Delete // less drag
A/C Delete // only when it is on is it robbing power
Electric fan conversion // less drag
Headers // more torque
Straight pipe // Only on high rpm race engines
Gutted cat // reduced power
Higher Octane Gas // depends on the app
Advanced timing // yes
What are your ideas on increasing horsepower?
Shoot me your ideas and things you've heard about!
All these topics have bee gone thru already
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07-04-2009, 01:27 PM
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my predictions. and some of them i know for a fact.
Throttle Body Spacers-no
The Infamous Smog Pump Super-Charger-no
Cold Air Intake-yes
Different Stock Snorkels from different motors-no
Custom, ARB type snorkel-maybe
EGR Delete-yes
Smog Pump Delete-yes
A/C Delete-yes
Electric fan conversion-yes
Headers-yes
Straight pipe-yes
Gutted cat-maybe
Higher Octane Gas-duh
Advanced timing- retard over stock, not advance.
Throttle Body Spacers-no
The Infamous Smog Pump Super-Charger-no
Cold Air Intake-yes
Different Stock Snorkels from different motors-no
Custom, ARB type snorkel-maybe
EGR Delete-yes
Smog Pump Delete-yes
A/C Delete-yes
Electric fan conversion-yes
Headers-yes
Straight pipe-yes
Gutted cat-maybe
Higher Octane Gas-duh
Advanced timing- retard over stock, not advance.
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07-04-2009, 02:09 PM
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hmm, i could go on for days about the myths. Such as heads with big ports wont make torque.
But as far as the everyday mods, i think you got them covered.
Id like to see dyno results on a smog pump supercharger, as crazy as the idea may be, dyno results can put that one to rest or bring it to life.
But as far as the everyday mods, i think you got them covered.
Id like to see dyno results on a smog pump supercharger, as crazy as the idea may be, dyno results can put that one to rest or bring it to life.
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But none have had actual thorough testing performed.
Which will be the point behind this testing.
No one ever posts factual evidence.
More great ideas guys! MORE IDEAS!
Anything you've ever wondered?
Even if it's odd, I'm up for it!
Which will be the point behind this testing.
No one ever posts factual evidence.
More great ideas guys! MORE IDEAS!
Anything you've ever wondered?
Even if it's odd, I'm up for it!
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07-04-2009, 05:31 PM
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example. my fathers old chevy 6 cylinder. the timing was 4 before TDC. he retarded it to 6 and got noticeably more power and better mileage. this of course was a while ago and is for lower octane fuel that dosent combust as fast as higer octane fuel.
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07-04-2009, 05:58 PM
i might have it backards. the point is to make the plug fire before the piston hits the top. this way it has time to burn all the way before it starts to push the cylinder down.
example. my fathers old chevy 6 cylinder. the timing was 4 before TDC. he retarded it to 6 and got noticeably more power and better mileage. this of course was a while ago and is for lower octane fuel that dosent combust as fast as higer octane fuel.
example. my fathers old chevy 6 cylinder. the timing was 4 before TDC. he retarded it to 6 and got noticeably more power and better mileage. this of course was a while ago and is for lower octane fuel that dosent combust as fast as higer octane fuel.
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