Ok, I have not found much with dyno results (yes I did search), so figure it is time to start a thread. Perhaps not your normal item on the list for the Cruiser crowd.
Basically I am helping Baktash and EMS Powered with the R&D efforts for their upgraded FZJ80 exhaust system. As part of the Beta testing, a pre-install and post-install dyno was the best way to see what real gains the system might provide.
Several folks are taking part, and my rig is one which has the TRD supercharger, so a good baseline could be found for similar rigs.
Luckily there is a great all-wheel-drive dyno within a 30 minute drive from my place, and they arranged for a good price for two separate visits.
So, off I went today for my pre-test. Here are a few observations, comments, pictures, and of course video. Enjoy.
• Location = 034 Motorsports, Fremont, CA
• Altitude = 56' above sea level
• Date = 09/09/09
• Time = 18:11
• Temp = Appx. 75 degrees F
• Humidity = Moderate
• Fuel = 91 Octane pump gas – Union 76
• Tire PSI 48 = rear, 46 front
• Strapped down at the axles front and rear
• Runs all done in 2nd gear with 2nd gear start button engaged – necessary to keep the trans from downshifting
• 2000 – 5000 rpm was the designated run-range
• Peak HP = 168.8hp @ 4500 rpm - at the wheels
• Peak Torque = 212 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm - at the wheels
Observations:
• Dropping boost between 3000 and 4000 rpm, then rising again
• Serious change in AFR starting @ 4000 rpm, very rich
• Maximum boost = 6psi
• The three runs were very consistent, with minimal variation
All in all I am pretty happy with the results, as the drivetrain and oversize tires, etc are eating quite a bit of power and this dyno is known to be very-very conservative in the ratings. Looking forward to the post-exhaust installation. Once that is done, will be looking to sort out the AFR issues.
Definitely the trip to the dyno is not for anyone who has concerns with the health of their vehicle. With the stress, I am sure that some rigs would definitely have problems…it is not normal duty cycle to be flogged at WOT to redline for these rigs.
YouTube - cyclosteve's Channel
Basically I am helping Baktash and EMS Powered with the R&D efforts for their upgraded FZJ80 exhaust system. As part of the Beta testing, a pre-install and post-install dyno was the best way to see what real gains the system might provide.
Several folks are taking part, and my rig is one which has the TRD supercharger, so a good baseline could be found for similar rigs.
Luckily there is a great all-wheel-drive dyno within a 30 minute drive from my place, and they arranged for a good price for two separate visits.
So, off I went today for my pre-test. Here are a few observations, comments, pictures, and of course video. Enjoy.


• Location = 034 Motorsports, Fremont, CA
• Altitude = 56' above sea level
• Date = 09/09/09
• Time = 18:11
• Temp = Appx. 75 degrees F
• Humidity = Moderate
• Fuel = 91 Octane pump gas – Union 76
• Tire PSI 48 = rear, 46 front
• Strapped down at the axles front and rear
• Runs all done in 2nd gear with 2nd gear start button engaged – necessary to keep the trans from downshifting
• 2000 – 5000 rpm was the designated run-range
• Peak HP = 168.8hp @ 4500 rpm - at the wheels
• Peak Torque = 212 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm - at the wheels
Observations:
• Dropping boost between 3000 and 4000 rpm, then rising again
• Serious change in AFR starting @ 4000 rpm, very rich
• Maximum boost = 6psi
• The three runs were very consistent, with minimal variation

All in all I am pretty happy with the results, as the drivetrain and oversize tires, etc are eating quite a bit of power and this dyno is known to be very-very conservative in the ratings. Looking forward to the post-exhaust installation. Once that is done, will be looking to sort out the AFR issues.
Definitely the trip to the dyno is not for anyone who has concerns with the health of their vehicle. With the stress, I am sure that some rigs would definitely have problems…it is not normal duty cycle to be flogged at WOT to redline for these rigs.
YouTube - cyclosteve's Channel
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