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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Default does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

for example take same engine in my sig made 200whp with gsr tranny and 205-50-16 wheels

dynoed in 3rd gear
if i switch to for example jdm itr tranny and 205-40-16 wheels how much will that affect the dyno numbers

i would assume the dyno would show higher numbers because of smaller diameter tires and shorter gears/final drive
is there a calculator of some sort?
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 04:29 AM
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Default Re: does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

The only thing that will change is seat of the pants feel, the numbers are what they are. You are simply moving the torque curve around with gear ratio changes. Little change will be realized on the dyno.
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 04:53 AM
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Default Re: does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

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The only thing that will change is seat of the pants feel, aka The Butt Dyno
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Default Re: does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

Provided the dyno is set up with the correct information, you should get nearly the same number. If you change something and they don't notice the change, you numbers will be different and will not be an accurate measure of power.
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 10:34 PM
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Default Re: does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

does the dyno account for gearing and tire size then?
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Default Re: does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

i dont think it will matter because your engine is still making the same amount of power.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 01:00 PM
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Default Re: does transmission and wheel size affect dyno numbers?

Thats called flywheel hp

whp is not same.

if u get faster times with smaller diameter tire and shorter gears
Why wouldnt it show on the dyno i dont understand
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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Im no expert on this subject but I would imagine the power will be the same on dyno. Where it would make a difference is on the street and on your 1/4 mile times depending on gear ratio, if you have lsd or not, spring rates, whether or not you have a traction bar, tires, etc..
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