the use of 5 speed and human error is negligable on a dino, as well as
whheel spin and hop. the testing procedure on a chasis dino does not
"launch" the car like a drag race, but rather tests through a specific rpm
range.
gregg
----- Original Message -----
From: nosdakota <nosdakota@email.msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 5:21 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Throttle Body Challenge
> Using a cold/Ram air setup is a necessity, as the TB may outflow the stock
> setup then the TB's would not have the chance to come to life. But I have
to
> disagree with the 5-speed as it will add a element of human error to the
> testing process. On that note slicks are a good idea as well so that all
the
> tests have equal traction(no chance for wheel spin) That is the only way
to
> compare the TB's against each other and not the driver.
> Joe W.
> 87 Shelby Charger 13.9
> 98 Dakota 13.1
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cale Henry Bargen <vencomatic@ameritech.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 4:41 PM
> Subject: DML: Throttle Body Challenge
>
>
> > I'd like to throw in a few ideas about this potential test:
> >
> > -should use the SAME truck for all testing. This eliminates countless
> > variables due to the subtle differences from one truck to the next. Now
> > that this piece is in place....
> > -what truck should we use? I think Jon Smith recommended a 5 speed, and
> > I agree with that. Also, what combination should we use? Stock
> > ignition, airbox, IAT location, etc, etc, etc? I would suggest using a
> > cold air setup (Quick-D, K&N Gen 2, or equivalent) as I think most of us
> > who want a TB are going to go this route.
> > -If possible, it would be nice to select a V-6 and a 5.2 V-8 to cover
> > most of the DML members. Adding an RT would be sweet as well.
> > -A "driving impression" report should be submitted near the end of the
> > computer re-learning week on all of the non-quantifiable data (throttle
> > responsiveness, neat whooshing sounds, aesthetics, etc)
> > -Not that I don't trust the "Big 4" TB guys, but the units should be one
> > that was bought off the shelf by one of us guys, not supplied directly
> > by the manufacturer. This will avoid any special one-off ultra flow
> > units with additional trickery. There are countless examples of this in
> > performance tests: an automaker gives a car mag a tweaked example which
> > proceeds to turn in unreal performance numbers, thereby making the test
> > a farce.
> >
> > What I have suggested is going to take a span of 3 weeks to complete per
> > truck. I know that it's slower, but it is more accurate this way. Sorry
> > for the long post, and please feel free to disagree with this test
> > protocol.
> >
> > Cale Bargen
> > 98cc318sporty, un-keyed.
>
>
>
>
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