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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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dynoing...change tires or not?

i know we had a thread that discussed that there IS a difference with stock vs 35" tall tires on the dyno due to weight and diameter...

i am dynoing next saturday and im debating whether i should throw some stockers in the truck to put on when i get there or if i should just do it on the 35's...i want to see exactly what the truck is making, but i dont wanna be a ricer and "cheat" using the smaller tires to get a bigger number.

i already know my torque is gonna be way low with a decent hp number due to lack of boost before 2000rpms, but i wanna know exactly what the truck is making.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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If you drive with 35s then test it that way. That is what it "REALLY" makes with those tires.

IMHO
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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hum, if you want an accurate reading, i would change them. or make 2 runs.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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hum, if you want an accurate reading, i would change them. or make 2 runs.

well its one or the other...because we have 40 trucks to dyno in one day and you get 3 runs and off the dyno for the next guy...
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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do it with the 35's. That way you know what you're really putting down.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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do it with the 35's. That way you know what you're really putting down.
Do the 35's so maybe I can match your #'s =P
I don't care how much hp my truck puts out if its more than GB's =P
Let me shut up before GB rolls in with 4 of those spare tire donuts on his truck

Seriously though, I'd think the larger tires would help load the engine better and produce more boost- just a theory and not speaking from experience here
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Do the 35's so maybe I can match your #'s =P
I don't care how much hp my truck puts out if its more than GB's =P
Let me shut up before GB rolls in with 4 of those spare tire donuts on his truck

Seriously though, I'd think the larger tires would help load the engine better and produce more boost- just a theory and not speaking from experience here

sadly i can guarantee you will have more hp...hrvp and mach 4's with a much quicker spooling turbo...lucky SOB...i need to sell the 55 for a smaller turbo
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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You have a comp though. I have no wire tap. It'll be close I think.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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i am trying to get a catcher ECM by saturday too...better watch out if i can get the 55 to light quicker
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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I say run the 35's. Your numbers will be lower, but they will be what you are really putting down...
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Just as long as the pistons don't light too with double stacked timing =P
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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thats what im worried about...see my other thread...if its that risky i wont buy it
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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Dunno from experience- just having fun
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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I'd base the decision on what you are hoping to accomplish with the dyno session. Are you wanting to do better than someone else? Then the smaller rubber is the way to go.

If you want a more accurate measure of how you use the truck daily, use the 35s.

I'd personally do that latter, as I want to know what I *have*, not would I *could* have.

Heck, I *could* have more power with twins or nitrous or whatever, but that's not what I have now, is it...
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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does anybody know how much hp the 35's lose?
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