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A guy I work with who drives a built 1-Series recently asked me if I would be interested in doing a dyno session with him and a few of his friends. I’ve always wanted to see what kind of power my car puts to the wheels after the swap, so I’m inclined to do it. But I am not sure what all is involved. He told me I need to know what my 1:1 gear is, which I don’t quite understand. He said his is 4th gear if that means anything. And it sounds like at this particular place, one of their staff does the pull, but you tell them what you want them to do. I just want them to do whatever will get me the most accurate results. And I always hear horror stories of people’s motors blowing on dyno runs. What makes that happen? Is that more applicable to a tuned car? My car is just NA.
So I guess I’m looking for input and advice from those who have done it before, and what the best way to go about it is. This is new to me, thanks.
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Alright I just got the video back, still waiting on some photos but figured I'd go ahead and post it.
I did not know what to expect with an untuned car, I really went into this only being interested in what the motor is putting to the wheels as it is. I only did two runs because the graphs were nearly the same and they said it was pretty consistent, so I didn't put the car under the stress. I LOVED finally hearing what the car sounds like...it is F'ing amazing and I was giddy as a schoolboy (i'm the guy that gets on his knees in the background lol). And I still have headers to put on.
This Marauder was pulling out when we got there, 450 hp to the wheels.
Our group
Video my co-worker made, dyno clip was with a GoPro. Only engine mods are CAI, Magnaflow catback, and Innovative motor mounts. Turn them shits up, and enjoy.
EDIT: The guys I went with, who have been to this dyno several times, say that it typically runs low by about 10-20. So maybe I will try taking the car to another dyno to see how it does there...there are so many factors that play into it.
So I guess I’m looking for input and advice from those who have done it before, and what the best way to go about it is. This is new to me, thanks.
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Alright I just got the video back, still waiting on some photos but figured I'd go ahead and post it.
I did not know what to expect with an untuned car, I really went into this only being interested in what the motor is putting to the wheels as it is. I only did two runs because the graphs were nearly the same and they said it was pretty consistent, so I didn't put the car under the stress. I LOVED finally hearing what the car sounds like...it is F'ing amazing and I was giddy as a schoolboy (i'm the guy that gets on his knees in the background lol). And I still have headers to put on.
This Marauder was pulling out when we got there, 450 hp to the wheels.
Our group
Video my co-worker made, dyno clip was with a GoPro. Only engine mods are CAI, Magnaflow catback, and Innovative motor mounts. Turn them shits up, and enjoy.
EDIT: The guys I went with, who have been to this dyno several times, say that it typically runs low by about 10-20. So maybe I will try taking the car to another dyno to see how it does there...there are so many factors that play into it.
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