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| Once J.P. and Justin connected up all the probes, installed the MSD Wires, we were ready to go. Mark, the Dyno Technician, put our engine through its paces. First, we cranked it over and let it warm up for about 10 minutes. This gave us a chance to make sure that there were no leaks and that all cylinders were performing properly. Then it was showtime. Mark, using remote controls inside a protective room, pushes on a joystick. Water is pumped against the engine. The engine bogs down and then roars into action. 2000...3000....4000....5000....6000.....7000 rpm. And then suddenly as if we were making an emergency stop we are back to idle. So what was the result. 280 hp and 275lbs of torque. Not bad and the sound of that engine running up the rpms was unbelievable. But we want more. Mark and Justin go back to the engine and start adjusting the timing. A few degrees each run of the engine. After 4 runs we peek out at 292 horsepower with 285 lbs of torque. Hoping for 300hp, we begin thinking of quick ways to improve it. First, Mark says that the test headers which had many leaks, were costing us a few horsepower. As well, we figure we can get more air/fuel into the engine using a ram air type hood. |
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