First even Dyno run..... with a HICCUP!!!!

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06-17-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jcorenman

Are you sure that the throttle is opening all the way? Max power is down, but so is the max-hp RPM-- 4500 rpm should be more like 5500 for that engine. The torque curve is falling off a cliff at higher RPM's, sort of like maybe the throttle is only half-open...

Good point Jim. I've seen many cars where the pedal was all the way down, but the throttle still had much room to open. Get a friend to stand on the pedal (engine off) and see if you can rotate the linkage at the motor any more.