Bernd has a much faster truck than me, with only a v6 to boot :-)
Ken Allgood
97 CC SLT 5.2L
----- Original Message -----
From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:49 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: roller rockers
>
> Sigh....dynos, even chassis dynos, are merely tools in a controlled
> environment. Real world results do not necessarily mimic dyno results.
>
> And I'm not trashing 1.7 RR as I imagine they could be worth something on
a
> stock cam. Surely no harm in doing if one wishes to avoid the expense of
a
> cam change. They're one of the few things I haven't tried as I went
> directly to a cam with more duration and lift than would be achieved by
1.7
> rockers. Even that barely resulted in gains indicative of 12-18 HP.
>
> Ever notice how most aftermarket parts are advertised as producing certain
> HP gains without mentioning whether that was determined on a 318 or 360?
In
> reality, your results may vary based upon the size of your engine.
>
> Bottom line is, as a consumer who has spent thousands of dollars trying to
> have a faster truck, I would be more inclined to believe the results of an
> experienced, and successful, racer with a truck that's faster than mine
than
> I would from someone's dyno results, manufacturer's claims, vendor claims,
> butt dyno claims, and the "I can spin my tires farther now" crowd.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > Dyno's will show what you put down at the rear wheels...remember,
> > they also
> > touch the street. ;)
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 8:45 PM
> > Subject: RE: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: roller rockers
> >
> >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Bernd
D.
> > > > Ratsch
> > > >
> > > > And there have been plenty of dyno tests posted on various lists
that
> > show
> > > > 12-18RWHP more.
> > > >
> > > > - Bernd
> > >
> > > And we drive on the street and the track, not on a dyno. :-)
> > >
> > > RayB
> > > http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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