First dyno run 509bhp
First dyno run 509bhp
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Boosted Cerb

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556 posts

261 months

Thursday 1st October 2009
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Just got back from the dyno today, used a local dyno dynamics to see if my engine was in the right ball park, will get it up to Surrey eventually.

Looks like my homemade exhaust manifolds and exhaust aren't sapping power, 500bhp is what it should've made so looks like its bang on the money, and thats only at 6psi of boost, with totally stock internals.

The mapping is just a base map. I need to do some data logging and send it back to Wortec for them to cast their eyes over it. Maybe order my 9psi pulley at the same time scratchchin

Had to take a photo before the run just in case I was going to be taking it home in a bin liner laugh



Only got FWHP graph I'm afraid, first time I've put a car on a dyno, was suprised they don't do a coast down run to calculate the drivetrain losses frown
It made 373RWHP. Runs had to be made in 5th gear due to wheelspin issues. rev limit was set to 6000rpm should have set it to 6200rpm.

From the graph it make 474FtLbs torque 90% of which is available at 2000rpm eek



Here's the AFR and boost pressure graphs. 0.5bar and 11.5afr. Thats exactly whats called for by the ECU so my airflow meter calibration looks good.



The noise on the dyno was awesome, you could really feel it on your chest. The run had to be done in 5th gear as it wouldn't sit on the dyno nicely in 3rd or 4th. More, not knowing the best way to tie a TVR down than too much power I think.

Will get it up to Surrey for comparison sake soon. Will be going to Santa Pod on 17th Oct weather permitting.

Rich.


Edited by Boosted Cerb on Thursday 1st October 21:58

clive f

7,259 posts

263 months

Thursday 1st October 2009
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WOW! nice numbers there matethumbup

stuthemong

2,532 posts

247 months

Thursday 1st October 2009
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that is one smoooooooooooooth power plot. Congratulations smile

Lovely looking car too smile

HarryW

16,030 posts

299 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Bonkers, well done biggrin

Storer

5,024 posts

245 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Any photos of the exhaust set-up. Space under the bonnet must be a big issue.

Wonder what it would make if you upped the rev limit to 7k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BGB autosport

1,044 posts

217 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Boosted Cerb said:
Only got FWHPgraph I'm afraid, first time I've put a car on a dyno, was suprised they don't do a coast down run to calculate the drivetrain losses frown
It made 373RWHP. Runs had to be made in 5th gear due to wheelspin issues. rev limit was set to 6000rpm should have set it to 6200rpm.

Edited by Boosted Cerb on Thursday 1st October 21:58
Having spent many years in the world of Honda's I read that wrong! I would not have thought many people would even dream of converting to front wheel drive....


Excellent numbers and all that torque, must be a hand full at times!

Well done!


dhf

1,103 posts

224 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Congrats

RichardD

3,608 posts

275 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Boosted Cerb said:
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From the graph it make 474FtLbs torque 90% of which is available at 2000rpm eek
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You knew what you were doing fitting the Racelogic T.C! hehe

dbv8

8,676 posts

250 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Good result as a starting point.
Be interesting to see the figures when the boost is turned up.

mikeinsheffield

1,038 posts

215 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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thumbup

Very impressive torque curve (or should that be torque plateau?) wink

Vixpy1

42,699 posts

294 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Bring it up here Rich, I'll get it done properly smile

HarryW

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299 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Just realised 5th gear yikes that must have reached some scary speeds on the dyno at 6krpm yikes.

I don't doubt its going to exceed 500hp, but Cerbs are normally run on the dyno dynamics in 3rd to keep the speed within the safe and calibrated region of the rollers confused.

Cyclone1

2,614 posts

276 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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HarryW said:
Just realised 5th gear yikes that must have reached some scary speeds on the dyno at 6krpm yikes.

I don't doubt its going to exceed 500hp, but Cerbs are normally run on the dyno dynamics in 3rd to keep the speed within the safe and calibrated region of the rollers confused.
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Boosted Cerb

Original Poster:

556 posts

261 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Vixpy1 said:
Bring it up here Rich, I'll get it done properly smile
Yep, will see you by the end of the year, I expect.

Agree with the above comments, it hit 150mph on the dyno yikes The chap should have spent longer strapping it down.

The important thing is the graph looks right and the AFR/boost is correct. Finite numbers are for Charlie to produce.

How can the dyno measure the drive losses with any accuracy without a coast down run confused Does it just assume?

I was expecting a power run followed by dipping the clutch and coasting down, measuring the losses through the tyres, diff and gearbox. That way if I'd left the handbrake on silly its effect would have been nulled out smile

Rich.

Brummmie

5,284 posts

251 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Pffffft...










smile

Mr.Cerbera

5,151 posts

260 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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Y'know, I'd like to say something reserved, educated and complimentary but I'm afraid all I CAN say is

Holy fk !

rev-erend

21,622 posts

314 months

Friday 2nd October 2009
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The TVR bhp world just took a step up .. wow !

longbow

1,610 posts

265 months

Saturday 3rd October 2009
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Rich,

There is a 1 mile drag race event at Woodbridge on the 18th. Costs £99. If you fancy stretching your Cerb's 'legs' and see how it compares to other metal, pop along! I would really like to have a close look at your install.

P.S. quick question for you - supercharged stock LS3 or forged LSX 454? Considering my options!!

Edited by longbow on Saturday 3rd October 12:20

Brummmie

5,284 posts

251 months

Saturday 3rd October 2009
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longbow said:
Rich,

There is a 1 mile drag race event at Woodbridge on the 18th. Costs £99. If you fancy stretching your Cerb's 'legs' and see how it compares to other metal, pop along! I would really like to have a close look at your install.

P.S. quick question for you - supercharged stock LS3 or forged LSX 454? Considering my options!!

Edited by longbow on Saturday 3rd October 12:20
Might be going to this event myself, LSX 454 would get my vote. Richard and i should have a little race! smile

Rear wheel horse power here, but a Dyno Jet Dyno.



Edited by Brummmie on Saturday 3rd October 13:29

BCA

8,651 posts

287 months

Saturday 3rd October 2009
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Want. Where are you guys sourcing your LS's? Also, have any of you given any thought to the Vette transaxle??