S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[302 Hi Pro]

I’d guess 440 RWHP plus or minus 5hp.

 

[Albino500]

The real question should be on how much torque did it produced?

 

[Fabman]

When you think about it.... anything over 425rwhp is 500hp at the motor.... Maybe we are getting spoiled!!

I thought you had L&M intake cams. If not, then I revise my estimate to 455rwhp on a DynoJet. I'm not sure what the difference is for a Mustang Dyno but I'll guess at 5% less at 432rwhp.

Yes, the L&M intake only cams have stock lift. Just a small bump in duration.

 

[Fabman]

Do we get a prize??

Yup....you get to be the one who knew better than all your TMO brethren. A lofty title indeed.

 

[Fabman]

Do we get a prize??

Yeah, I gotta prize for you alright....check your inbox.

 

[Fabman]

Annnnnnnd....there it is. 476/397.
The first pull on pump 91 (purchased at Costco no less) was 464/394.
Adding e85 and a touch of tune refinement got us about 12 more hp. I'll take it.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Congrats, very very good numbers!!

 

[Bill Pemberton]

No magic percentage but when we were running Woodhouse Motorsports at Woodhouse Auto Family we always used a Mustang Dyno and felt it was more accurate. Surprisingly we often got almost identical readings as the Manufacturer posted, but when we did use a Dynojet ( rarely ) it seemed we were always at a higher level. Over the years I heard statements of 2% to 5% higher with a Dynojet, but who really knows the exact. It does seem pretty standard among those in the Industry to state you are likely to get lower numbers with a Mustang Dyno ----ha, hence higher with Dynojet.

If I was to own a Dyno Shop I would definitely get a DynoJet ---- consumers like this bigger numbers !

 

[Fabman]

No magic percentage but when we were running Woodhouse Motorsports at Woodhouse Auto Family we always used a Mustang Dyno and felt it was more accurate. Surprisingly we often got almost identical readings as the Manufacturer posted, but when we did use a Dynojet ( rarely ) it seemed we were always at a higher level. Over the years I heard statements of 2% to 5% higher with a Dynojet, but who really knows the exact. It does seem pretty standard among those in the Industry to state you are likely to get lower numbers with a Mustang Dyno ----ha, hence higher with Dynojet.

If I was to own a Dyno Shop I would definitely get a DynoJet ---- consumers like this bigger numbers !

I'm a pragmatic kinna guy, HP numbers are just indicators to me. Its a healthy motor and that's what I want.
Shaun said if I wanted we could boost those numbers by putting a fan on the air cleaner but why? For fake numbers?
I think what we got is plenty good for what we have and money invested. 5 or 10 fake hp isn't going to impress the asphalt and a ghost cam tune isn't going to make it any faster. Let it be what it is and go with it.

 

[Fabman]

UPDATE:
Some one said Shauns Dyno is Dynocomp-not a Mustang Dyno.
Still good numbers. I'm happy with them.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

....and a TrackMustangsOnline.com decal adds 10 more RWHP, remember!!

 

[Coz]

.and a TrackMustangsOnline.com decal adds 10 more RWHP, remember!!

Is that per decal?

 

[Fabman]

....and a TrackMustangsOnline.com decal adds 10 more RWHP, remember!!

Got two on there already!

 

[Mad Hatter]

Dam. Knew I was missing something

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Down in the Southern Hemisphere rumor is there is a 15 HP gain due to the dry air and the tracks proximity to the Chilean Vineyards!

 

[Fabman]

Boy it pains me to cut this nice bumper cover but aero is king and we gotta let the air from the tunnels out, so here we go.

 

[Albino500]

Boy it pains me to cut this nice bumper cover but aero is king and we gotta let the air from the tunnels out, so here we go.

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How dare you cut without me! LOL

 

[Fabman]

How dare you cut without me! LOL

 

[Fabman]

How dare you cut without me! LOL

You coming to laguna Sunday?

 

[Fabman]