Running on the Dyno with my LS6 on Friday

Chevy454 · #1 08-20-2003, 05:48 PM

What's gonna happen? It's gonna be LOUD! Seriously, this is one of the coolest things I've ever done. There is a LOT to be learned from spending time on the dyno, so take your time, and ask lots of questions.

So, you gonna pull it through exhaust manifolds or headers?

mmcporter · #2 08-20-2003, 07:40 PM

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What's gonna happen? It's gonna be LOUD! Seriously, this is one of the coolest things I've ever done. There is a LOT to be learned from spending time on the dyno, so take your time, and ask lots of questions.

So, you gonna pull it through exhaust manifolds or headers?

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Manifolds and mufflers, as that's how I drive the car and that's how it's set up...totally stock. I positively can't wait.

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**Born30YrsLate** · #3 08-20-2003, 08:49 PM

It would be great to do one dyno pull through open headers on the LS6 just to feel the raw power and know what your motor really can do......looking forward to your results....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

ORIGLS6 · #4 08-21-2003, 05:22 AM

Manifolds and mufflers, as that's how I drive the car and that's how it's set up...totally stock. I positively can't wait.

There are others out here that are VERY interested in your numbers!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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**k92** · #5 08-21-2003, 06:05 AM

I just read an old article from a '71 hot cars I believe,where they dyno tested a bone stock '70 ls6, 220 hp/450 lb torque at the rear wheels, after a dist recurve, new intake, 850 dbl pumper and headers they got 370 at the rear wheels and over 600 ft lbs of tq, I'll dig the article out and give your more info if you guys want?

ORIGLS6 · #6 08-21-2003, 03:08 PM

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after a dist recurve, new intake, 850 dbl pumper and headers they got 370 at the rear wheels and over 600 ft lbs of tq,

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We know these things like to breathe and that running them through stock intake and exhaust systems equates to having a restrictor plate at both ends. BUT.........they're still FUN! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Can't wait to see your results.

Chevy454 · #7 08-21-2003, 03:12 PM

The LS-6 for my Chevelle bettered the factory 450hp mark through the manifolds (an engine dyno), and I believe Muscle Car Review dynoed one and it did the same. And, you wouldn't believe what Dan Jensen's Pure Stock LS-6 is doing...

ORIGLS6 · #8 08-21-2003, 06:11 PM

Rob,

I've seen Dan's car and read the numbers but just how close is he to "Pure Stock"? I've always suspected he rides the fence between "Pure Stock" and "Stock Appearing". I know he plays with Dist. curves, etc. and carb tuning, and that's acceptable. Just wondered what else goes on under that hood. Still.........pretty impressive! And much better than what I could do.

Dennis

**k92** · #9 08-22-2003, 05:10 AM

I found the article that I was refering to.... It's from Super Street Cars Feb '71. At 1st the bone stock LS-6 owned then by Eddie Fitzpatrick, showed 220 hp at 4800 rpm at the rear wheels and 460 lbs of tq. After removing the smog equipment,installing headers, aftermarket intake, 850 dbl pumper with carb spacer, .080 jets all of the way around,ACR43T plugs gapped at .035 and a distributor curve the engine showed 310 rear wheel power and 700 ft lbs of tq at an engine speed of 6000 rpm.They then put in .082 jets all of the way around and got 350 hp and 720 ft lbs of tq.Lastly they closed the headers and put on the air cleaner and got 290 hp and 670 ft lbs of tq!!! With 7" slicks and open headers it ran a 12.51 at 111 mph. ALSO, concerning the dyno test in muscle car review,they had headers on that mill and had to play with the timing a lot and it had an after market cam to get the numbers that they got.Expecting 450 plus hp out of a STOCK ls-6 is wishful thinking.Dont get me wrong, I'm not knocking the ls6, I have 1, but the hype about their power, amongst other things, has caused part prices to balloon out of this world!!!

**Mr70** · #10 08-22-2003, 05:24 AM

I picked up a 1970 Chevrolet engine Dyno test booklet.
It shows the ACTUAL RPM/Horse Power ratings for all the 1970 Engines.Graphic charts and tech. notes,etc.
The LS6 engine shows it making a Max. of 446HP.
I don't remember the RPM range at that percise moment,but I can look it up if anyone is interested.
Good book,I just had to have.

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