Finally got to the Dyno!

SHO-TYM · December 02, 2014, 08:38:30 PM

Ok, so after putting it off long enough, I decided to go to my local Dyno shop, and get the #s on my SHO. Current mods are:
Livernois Stage 4+X Tune
Catless Downpipes
3 Bar Map Sensor
160 Degree Thermostat
Airaid Intake
Motorcraft Plugs Gapped at .30
Overall I am happy with the #s...I saw 348.5whp and 410 lb ft of torque. I would love to see 400 whp, but I know I need to get catback system, and meth. (Not ready to do that yet) But if you add the 25% drive train loss that this car sees..... I am looking at 436 hp at the crank, and 510 lb ft of torque..... those aren't bad #s if you ask me! What do you all think? Are my dyno #s accurate?
Here is a quick video
2011 Ford Taurus SHO Dyno Run: http://youtu.be/rCfdkMxNFGI

91hybrid · December 02, 2014, 08:47:54 PM

Nice numbers!!!! Nice fat torque spike coming on boost.

John

SHO-TYM · December 02, 2014, 08:48:33 PM

SHOnUup · December 02, 2014, 08:48:42 PM

Solid #'s, I'd think you should be more around the 370 HP mark with the dpipes though.

Rich

SHO-TYM · December 02, 2014, 08:50:09 PM

Quote from: SHOnUup on December 02, 2014, 08:48:42 PM
Solid #'s, I'd think you should be more around the 370 HP mark with the dpipes though.

Rich

That was my thoughts to be honest.... I heard the Dyno Dynamics dyno is nicknamed "The Heartbreaker" because it reads lower than what you think.

SHO-TYM · December 02, 2014, 08:52:02 PM

Here is another video
2011 Taurus SHO Dyno Run: http://youtu.be/m0RXFQBzlpI

SHOnUup · December 02, 2014, 08:54:03 PM

Quote from: SHO-TYM on December 02, 2014, 08:50:09 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on December 02, 2014, 08:48:42 PM
Solid #'s, I'd think you should be more around the 370 HP mark with the dpipes though.

Rich
That was my thoughts to be honest.... I heard the Dyno Dynamics dyno is nicknamed "The Heartbreaker" because it reads lower than what you think.

Was gonna ask you if the dyno had a reputation next. I've heard of this also. Still some solid #'s with great curves.

Rich

SHOnUup · December 02, 2014, 08:56:00 PM

Was there a reason to keep the hood only cracked, I'd think this would be a disadvantage with the Airaid. Maybe worst case for Airaid CAI.

Rich

SHO-TYM · December 02, 2014, 08:59:57 PM

Quote from: SHOnUup on December 02, 2014, 08:56:00 PM
Was there a reason to keep the hood only cracked, I'd think this would be a disadvantage with the Airaid. Maybe worst case for Airaid CAI.

Rich

I didn't really question it.... all his cables were running out of the hood, and i guess he didn't want to leave it open, or close it all the way. That giant fan was blowing pretty good though.... my filter is REALLY dirty, and needs to be cleaned for sure.... but still seemed a little low on #s from what I have read... but they are the only AWD dyno in town.

SHOnUup · December 02, 2014, 09:12:08 PM

Dyno dynamics is good for about an 8-10% lower reading from what I see compared to the dynojet (the industry "benchmark" so to speak)

Rich

SHO-TYM · December 02, 2014, 09:23:50 PM

Quote from: SHOnUup on December 02, 2014, 09:12:08 PM
Dyno dynamics is good for about an 8-10% lower reading from what I see compared to the dynojet (the industry "benchmark" so to speak)

Rich

That is what I have read as well.... so that would put me around the 375whp mark like I thought was more accurate

peppelepugh · December 03, 2014, 09:23:56 AM

NIIICCCEEEEEE!!!!!! glad to see ya back on the forum too. you go missing then come back with dyno numbers?! lol

SHO-TYM · December 03, 2014, 09:56:16 AM

Quote from: peppelepugh on December 03, 2014, 09:23:56 AM
NIIICCCEEEEEE!!!!!! glad to see ya back on the forum too. you go missing then come back with dyno numbers?! lol

Man I know! I've got a 7 month old that takes up most of my free time. I try to balance it all, but I want to pay attention to him as much as I can.... I've got some big things coming up really soon. Long story short, I got in a street race with a 2015 jaguar F-Type Supercharged V6 with 400hp, and i beat him, we pulled in a gas station, and he wanted to take a ride in the SHO, and it blew his mind.... so we got back, and he said "what would you think about me doing an article on your car?" I didn't quite follow what he was saying, he then said, "I'm sorry, I didn't introduce myself... I'm Zach Bowman editor, and test drive for Road & Track Magazine" (que jaw drop). So we are working on a date and time to get the photoshoot, and interview done. Pretty awesome. What are the chances I'd race THAT guy on Thanksgiving night at midnight?!?

bigmoneycloser · December 03, 2014, 09:59:58 AM

Awesome!
Hahaha

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SHOnUup · December 03, 2014, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: SHO-TYM on December 03, 2014, 09:56:16 AM
Quote from: peppelepugh on December 03, 2014, 09:23:56 AM
NIIICCCEEEEEE!!!!!! glad to see ya back on the forum too. you go missing then come back with dyno numbers?! lol
Man I know! I've got a 7 month old that takes up most of my free time. I try to balance it all, but I want to pay attention to him as much as I can.... I've got some big things coming up really soon. Long story short, I got in a street race with a 2015 jaguar F-Type Supercharged V6 with 400hp, and i beat him, we pulled in a gas station, and he wanted to take a ride in the SHO, and it blew his mind.... so we got back, and he said "what would you think about me doing an article on your car?" I didn't quite follow what he was saying, he then said, "I'm sorry, I didn't introduce myself... I'm Zach Bowman editor, and test drive for Road & Track Magazine" (que jaw drop). So we are working on a date and time to get the photoshoot, and interview done. Pretty awesome. What are the chances I'd race THAT guy on Thanksgiving night at midnight?!?

Awesome opportunity, I'm confident you'll represent us ecoboosters well.

Nothing wrong with spending the extra time with your child, before you know it you'll be tossing them the keys.

Rich