Techno Torque Part 2.

[Jake Raby]

Testing any intake component's characteristics is difficult, even with a flow bench.. Thats because individual cylinders can be impacted.

To properly evaluate the system the engine must be used as the testing instrument.. Inadequacies in the intake system are easily measured with EGT and net CFM of the engine with the proper equipment.

The various components could be evaluated with a flowbench, but its impossible to simulate the same conditions that are present with the engine in operation on a flowbench.

2K3,
I hope you aren't basing the performance of your Porsche only on the peak output numbers.. I compare components at part throttle and also pay close attention to the average outputs across the usable RPM range of the vehicle that are determined by it's application.

I see cars that make big peak numbers on the dyno that don't have any faster 0-60 times or 40-80 times... More peak power doesn't necessarily mean that you'll go faster. Getting caught up on numbers is the fastest way to become seriously disappointed when someone with a bone stock car goes faster..
As we say, the "Bigger is Better Crowd" is always easiest to beat.. They beat themselves most of the time :-)

246 is a strong 3.2 for sure..What have you done to the car?

[2K3_Boxster_S]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

2K3,
I hope you aren't basing the performance of your Porsche only on the peak output numbers.........
I see cars that make big peak numbers on the dyno that don't have any faster 0-60 times or 40-80 times... More peak power doesn't necessarily mean that you'll go faster. ................

Don't worry next stop isn't going to be a dyno. Va Motorsports Park for some 1/4 mile times. That should speak for itself. its just going to take time. Right now I have a broken shifter (new schnell waiting to be installed). need to change brake pads (new EBC redstuff waiting). and I havn't touched the ECU yet. Ordering FVD sofware tommorow. So we will see in time. maybe i'm right maybe your right.

[j.fro]

When are you headed to VA Motorsports Park?

[2K3_Boxster_S]

Originally Posted by j.fro

When are you headed to VA Motorsports Park?

Looks like there last Open Test and Tune is Nov. 21. I'm currently working in Baltimore, MD. No way i'm going to be able to make that. I don't see a schedule for Dec. I'm not sure if they close for the winter or not????? That could be the last event for 2009. I need to call them. I guess i will try to hit the first Test and Tune Open event after Nov. 21. You want to come out? I think its $30 unlimited passes. If I remember right.

[lbrown2009]

read much of the threads and i'm not sure if the techno torque made a difference for anyone with a 2.7. I'm about to add FvD's muffler and the underpulley, considering adding the techno torque 2. Jaays graph shows a power loss with the TT, anyone else have results on a 2.7 they could share?

Lance
2001 black/tan
18s
FVD dme program
50k miles

[coolbreeze551]

Hope this isn't annoying to bring this up again but I take it no one has a TT on their 2.7 that they would like to share any info on? I am also looking into getting a TT and was wondering about the results? Or maybe Mr. Raby found some enlightening information with his testing that he might be so kind as to share with us?

[ddb]

I too would love to see any empirical data on the TT2 installed on the 2.7. I have one on my car, but don't have any quantifiable results to report. I installed mine after doing the exhaust work in my signature, and feel like it contributed positively. It has been over a year and the car has never felt better. I'm glad I installed it.