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7/03/2002
00:08:28
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 Subject: 5.9/dyno/Truck Trend?
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Can any one explain why the RT lost so much power during those dyno runs? The other two trucks were not nearly as bad! I'm getting ready to order a 03 QC/5.9, however, I'm now wondering if it's worth it!
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Bernd
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7/03/2002
00:34:39
|  RE: 5.9/dyno/Truck Trend?
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I'll bet the Dyno operator didn't know what they were doing. I have yet to see a stock R/T hit below 185RWHP. The average is 190-205RWHP (year depending as well as the tune of the engine from the factory).
The 1/4 mile time/et that they posted doesn't make any sense with the HP they showed on the dyno. Something is definitely wrong with the Paxton dyno they used (or at least the operator).
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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joel
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2002
12:24:20
| RE: 5.9/dyno/Truck Trend?
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I haven't read the artical yet but could it be from heat soak?
Joel
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Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2002
13:31:26
| RE: 5.9/dyno/Truck Trend?
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A normal 5.9L will dyno much higher then the truck trend article. Anywhere from 200-270+ with modifications is normal.
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JonnyO
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2002
14:13:18
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There had to be something wrong with either the dyno or the dyno operator. While the Dak R/T showed the worst parasitic loss... the Toyota and Ford showed excessive amounts as well, considering normal is about 15%-20%.
The worst part is that these automotive "journalists" just take it as fact without ever raising an eyebrow! How about a little critical thinking guys?!?!?! :-)
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