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Originally Posted by toohighpsi
Maybe you missed them or the sweet spot isn't an big as you think. Data was from an A8 Camaro SS in which case there was an almost 50HP disparity after the shift with both cars making the same peak power. Actual data compiled from the dyno and track, link below. 
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...r+curve&page=2 |
Ahhhhhh,
The old "dyno data"... combined with which "should" run faster at the track post. I totally respect the time put into that post, and I am a data nerdball.... But I have to look BEYOND, random quick dyno run data and theories.. and look at what runs the numbers on the street and track.
And since it looks like you work for Magnuson or another SC company. I must say, I do love your products and feel you have a great group of guys there. So I hope you take this post kind-heartedly as I try to put a slight rebuttal to your argument.
Considering the LT1 and LT4 have been out for years and years now.
As have loads of other forced induction options...
Everyone has plenty of time to take the "dyno data" theory and set records.
But yet, it really hasn't happened.
I guess I am honored that we proudly hold ALL LT1 and LT4 track records.
We hold them for both the Camaro, and the Corvette's.
1/8th mile
1/4 mile
and even
1/2 mile.
No fancy "dyno" data needed for that... just real world results.
NOTE #1: I see in that datalog that its running 20 degrees of timing for that entire pull and no knock. I have a very very very hard time believing that was done on pump gas, since I have logs of cars with that very supercharger on them, and they do NOT hold anywhere NEAR that timing on full pulls.
So if you did in fact NOT run actual pump gas on that run. You might want to add that info, because its very misleading to customers if not. Seems to be a trend of people using 100 or 110 or even E85 (on fords) and not telling customers.
NOTE #2: Plus we have a price point that I feel our customers LOVE.
Because they can save for other parts and pieces like cams, meth systems, converters, axles, tires, etc.
NOTE #3: I am sure someone will take the crown from our customers, but for 3 years we have helped build the most powerful reliable forced induction machines out there. And I am honored that our customers are out there doing that and pushing the levels of what is "possible" with street cars these days. Its truly amazing.