powerdyne expectations :(

[02camaro3800]

ok so im prettymuch putting a powerdyne with 6-7 psi on my BASICAALy stock camaro...i went to a tuning shop today and starting questioning him...hes basicaaly saying the stock 3800 puts down 140hp or less to the wheels and that i shouldnt expect anymore than 180 outta my supercharge setup? is this true? im sad now.

[Ballee]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

the tune guy mayb know alot abt the cars......a 3.8 delivers200 at the crank....and with the drivetrain of 15%-20% loss it should have around 160 at the wheels........and than the boast...ur tune guy must b mistaken.

[UDLOSE98]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

id say at 6-7 psi you should be looking at 230 or so to the wheels.

[97rs4life]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

you will easily be over 200 at the wheels after the supercharger. My guess would be 245-250 rwhp range

[02camaro3800]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

ok thank god...that really made me question my investment...

[Mighty Thor]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

I remember James Bawkey's (the one who created the kit) '95 1/2 Camaro with a Y87 package put down 160rwhp. He wanted a base dyno before the PD. This Camaro was bone stock with paper filter and stock exhaust and everything.

The only mod it had was a 9psi powerdyne with a K&N CAI and it put down 256rwhp. That's almost 100rwhp with just a SC--stock fuel pump, exhaust, engine, and such. he didn't even change the plugs. That's not too bad.

[02camaro3800]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

i didnt realize you had a powerdyne thor...how is it? what shall i expect? is it really silent? :/ have any times or vids?

[dmw319]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

i used to have a powerdyne. i made around 245 on 6 psi back when my motor was stock. my car made 183 NA. ive got a video on youtube if you search for supercharged v6 camaro youll find it.

[Linxs]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

average stock 3.8Ls produce 10-12 RWHP per PSI with superchargers. Average stock 3.8Ls make 160ish to 180ish RWHP.

The guy maybe thinking of the 3.4L when he gave you those numbers.

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[RyanAndyBob]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

average stock 3.8Ls produce 10-12 RWHP per PSI with superchargers. Average stock 3.8Ls make 160ish to 180ish RWHP.

The guy maybe thinking of the 3.4L when he gave you those numbers.

I just installed my S/C on 6psi and it doesn't feel anywhere near 60-72+hp.

[97rs4life]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

I just installed my S/C on 6psi and it doesn't feel anywhere near 60-72+hp.

then you got problems with something because if you are making 6-7psi you will definitely feel it. My brothers powerdyned car we put together is a beast to drive now

[Kidcamaro98]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

its called a tune. When you get a tune, it will unleash all the power.

[RyanAndyBob]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

its called a tune. When you get a tune, it will unleash all the power.

A tune should not have much to do with my vacuum pressure at all. Its belt driven, so I should be getting almost all boost, just not acquired as efficiently

But back on topic, your "guy" needs to read up a little bit. Are you taking this to just a mechanic, or a performance shop? they know their stuff alot better about this kinda thing than just a mechanic.

[02camaro3800]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

its accually a tuning/ performance shop speciffically for fbodys and other lsx powered cars...just anouther v guy underestimating the v6?

[dmw319]

Re: powerdyne expectations :(

A tune should not have much to do with my vacuum pressure at all. Its belt driven, so I should be getting almost all boost, just not acquired as efficiently

who said anything about vacuum pressure? i agree with kidcamaro.. a TUNE is much needed for any boosted car.