Dyno's Really?
 

OK here goes. I would say that most of us like the acceleration and handling of the stock 370s. Mine has the sports package so it may handle better than one without. But that really doesn't matter with this thread. What I would like to know is the opinion of those of you that have installed and tested your TT's and SC's. I'm not interested in dyno results because they don't matter when you are driving down the road. I want to know how happy are you with the ease of installation, tuning and seat of pants acceleration. How was the company you purchased the kit from to deal with? Please post. I'm sure alot of people would like personal opinions from people that have experienced these builds. I personnaly plan to buy a Stillen SC soon. But could be swayed by posts here. Thanks for your time and input, I realize this is a long post but know people are interested.

you're probably best off reading the numerous posts already discussing TT's and SC's. Those posts include opinions, results, and specs.

soon enough we'll have a couple for you to sit in for a test run ;)

Hi JDM I see you are in LI hope the storm doesn't hit you. I'm near Buffalo and could arrange a road trip to LI. I see you are an installer. Could you send me a PM with your price installed of the GTM SC kit. A comparable HP twin turbo and Stillen SC? Hoping to get something next summer or so. Also I'm a newbee when it comes to tuning so which would be easier for me to keep in tune? Thanks again.

I see your point NYB just hope those with experience might help out the less fortunate make thier choices.

The twin turbo cars are doing well so far.
The SC cars are just getting off the ground, probably in the next 3 months a bunch of info from both GTM & Stillen will come out with users having the kits in hand and installing them. Also, all the kinks & bugs will have been worked out for both companies so people should feel better about making a decision.

Thanks Dream, I've followed alot of the forced induction posts and they seem to be hung up on dyno figures and which dyno is most accurate. I hope all the bugs get worked out cause tuner nubees like me need something that doesn't have to be driven with a passanger with the laptop connected just cause the weather changed.

So far none of the SC seem to be that way, either it is working or it is not.
Both companies are doing great jobs solving any problems and getting cars back on the road. Also, I agree people seem a bit to dyno hungry, at the end of the day it is your car and your happiness.

My problem is that the companies make it seem like everything is bolt on and go. I'm an experienced jet mechanic so I can handle the install but what do I do when I spend $6000-10000 and it doesn't work right? I'd have a nice shiny red rock in the garage that I've got over $50000 in.

Well this is going to come out wrong but we can deal with that accordingly. What are you looking for seriously? I wouldn't say people are hung up on the dyno, but that is the safest way to figure out what your car is doing. A dyno is a wonderful tool that should be utilized. Gives a relation of what your HP is and TQ and also gives you your AFR through out the power band. It also can show you compressor surges, or any boost leaks as the system builds it up. It can do all this with assuring you that your not going to get locked up for driving like a idiot on the street. This is why alot of people turn to see what it is doing on the dyno. If you read my thread I cover the driveability of the car but I am not going to ramp down the street in a careless manner, not worth the trouble here in Virginia. As i read your first post I feel that all these questions were answered by me alone. I also know in stormcrows thread he covers driveability on the street. RCZ stated in the stillen thread how his car is doing with the SC kit. Shumby stated in the gtm supercharger in house thread how his car felt and he drove it 2000 miles back to Canada. So I leave with the same question that i came in with. What are you looking for as far as info wise so maybe then I can help you. I just felt like you kind of attacked some people including me a little because of the dyno thingy. Sorry if I am coming off like a *** hole but i have put alot of time into my thread to try and give everyone a good understanding on how my car is perfroming so they can know what to expect.
Frank

My comment on the dyno is kind of what I found when I followed the threads. People seem to be either disapointed in thier numbers or putting down the companies because they cannot make the same power. I personnaly do not live within an hour of a dyno. So if I buy a kit I hope that I don't have to use a dyno to tune my car. I want to know if people feel they got thier moneys worth with whatever kit they used, where able to install the kit with minimal trouble, if they had to spend hours to get thier car in tune, and if they like the power they get when the step on the gas pedal. I agree we don't want people being idiots on the street. I do live within 90 minutes of Watkins Glen so I can get some track time. I don't aim to offend Frank and if you feel offended I apologize. Thanks for your time.

it really isnt about the numbers on the dyno per say. Its more like did the company represent the product properly when they advertise a said number and then it is below that or not. So its used a measuring tool on how acurate the kit was advertised more than anything else, at least for me.The fact that one makes a few more than another really isnt a big deal its just fun to do a little battle over them. Now some people want a certain level of power and it helps for that too and if the advertised one claims it and the actual product doesnt then it matters. If they never posted a dyno we wouldnt really know if it was worth buying.

I agree Z I think I may have upset some here. I probably won't get much posting on this thread just have to keep following those already being followed. I was trying to say some of us don't have access to a dyno and want to know if one is neccessary to run the kits avail. or if people have to be professional installers and tuners to be happy with the kits.

You need to have it dyno-tuned by a pro if you want to enjoy your kit...

There are plenty of good shops with dyno's in your area, too....