CoolVanilla
11-10-2005, 03:39 PM
In an attempt to aid searching, I've created this thread that will hold a summary of all performance tests we've made thus far, and those we'll make in the future. Please feel free to post general questions here. Any specific questions about a test, please post them to the appropriate, linked, thread.
The Great Intake Face Off (GIFO) Series of Tests
GIFO1 - Various CAI products on a bone stock RT
This test involved a stock 2005 Magnum RT. Various intakes were installed and were tested under similar conditions. Dyno results and track times were gathered.
The bottom line? No aftermarket intake tested showed better max hp and torque numbers than the stock box. However, looking at "up the curve" results, we can see slight improvements, around 8/8. Net result? A slightly harder pulling Hemi.
See all the details here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=14140
GIFO2 - Zoomers Aftermarket exhaust and various CAI products
This test involved the same 2005 Magnum RT on the same dyno, but this time with Zoomers aftermarket exhaust installed. Dyno results and track timers were gathered.
The bottom line? The exhaust modification is worth just around 10hp and 10torque max output. No aftermarket intake tested showed better max hp and torque numbers than the stock box. However, "up the curve" improvements were seen with the exhaust of up to around 30/30! Net result? A harder pulling ride at WOT.
See all the details here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=16139 (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=16139)
GIFO3 - Gibson Headers, 18" vs 20" rims, GSM Traction Mod, and various CAI products
This test involved the same 2005 Magnum RT on the same dyno, but this time with Gibson headers, and the GSM Traction modification installed. Dyno results and track timers were gathered.
MattRoberston had his headers installed and tested by the same folks. See his results here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=16425
Meister ran his 300c with 3 different configurations on the same day my headers were installed. See his results here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=19726
The bottom line? We saw a max improvement of around 20/20. This is consistent throughout the power curve. AND for the first time, we can see a substantial improvement with an air intake; around 10/10 max. Oh and 18" vs 20" rims seem to make zero performance difference for our setups. As for the GSM mod... I suggest you read the linked posts and draw your own conclusions.
See all the details here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=18831&highlight=gifo3
The Great Intake Face Off (GIFO) Series of Tests
GIFO1 - Various CAI products on a bone stock RT
This test involved a stock 2005 Magnum RT. Various intakes were installed and were tested under similar conditions. Dyno results and track times were gathered.
The bottom line? No aftermarket intake tested showed better max hp and torque numbers than the stock box. However, looking at "up the curve" results, we can see slight improvements, around 8/8. Net result? A slightly harder pulling Hemi.
See all the details here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=14140
GIFO2 - Zoomers Aftermarket exhaust and various CAI products
This test involved the same 2005 Magnum RT on the same dyno, but this time with Zoomers aftermarket exhaust installed. Dyno results and track timers were gathered.
The bottom line? The exhaust modification is worth just around 10hp and 10torque max output. No aftermarket intake tested showed better max hp and torque numbers than the stock box. However, "up the curve" improvements were seen with the exhaust of up to around 30/30! Net result? A harder pulling ride at WOT.
See all the details here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=16139 (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=16139)
GIFO3 - Gibson Headers, 18" vs 20" rims, GSM Traction Mod, and various CAI products
This test involved the same 2005 Magnum RT on the same dyno, but this time with Gibson headers, and the GSM Traction modification installed. Dyno results and track timers were gathered.
MattRoberston had his headers installed and tested by the same folks. See his results here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=16425
Meister ran his 300c with 3 different configurations on the same day my headers were installed. See his results here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=19726
The bottom line? We saw a max improvement of around 20/20. This is consistent throughout the power curve. AND for the first time, we can see a substantial improvement with an air intake; around 10/10 max. Oh and 18" vs 20" rims seem to make zero performance difference for our setups. As for the GSM mod... I suggest you read the linked posts and draw your own conclusions.
See all the details here: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=18831&highlight=gifo3