Friend goes and buys a Dynamometer

[MrCrowley]

Hello all

Wow! I am really excited today. I just returned from StaticX Motorsports (www.staticxmotorsports.com) in Huntsville, AL. If any of you guys ever haunt any of the Subaru or STI in particular websites you may already be familiar with Robert from StaticX. I went over to see him as it had been some time since we had last met, and I helped them finish the install of a brand new Dyno Dynamics AWD Dynamometer. Talk about sweet! I am still blown away that he allowed me the honor of being the first run. The VX was an easier hookup, tutorial, and loading than the tweaked or boosted cars. I will post the graph when i get the electronic file on monday, but I did manage a max of 157.7 whp. Modifications are a small list as follows: Intake honeycomb removal, fender intake restrictor removal, K & N air filter, all synthetic fluids, 265/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler M/T (very worn). One of the Dyno Dynamics technicians commented on how the engine performance was optimal even on something that has been driven hard and had towed signifigantly for 85,000 miles.This unit is accurate, easy to use,and will test just about anything. FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD, motorcycles, etc. I told him I want to try and pedal my cannondale R1000 on it to see what I'm rated at. Or my Husqvarna 26 hp Riding mower! Before Robert bought this unit, the closest AWD Dyno was Knoxville, TN or Atlanta, GA. So if anyone is interested, check them out. We are going to try to start catering to the VX community even if it means JDM or worldwide souced parts. He already has one of the best reputations in the industry for STI goodies, and looks to grow (with the prodding of other vehicle type owners that he knows). Possibly into a second location, and with extra shop services. Robert always was interested in a VX, and may try to find a used one for sale. He was ecstatic that it puts almost the same power to the ground that a WRX does. We both agreed it would be sweeter with about 7 psi of boost. He grinned. I told him it was my WRX that can tow a trailer load of firewood! As funds allow, I may take the plunge and turbocharge. There is a new twin scroll unit that makes me a little giddy.

Ill post more on Monday along with the graph.

[SPAZZ]

you mean 257whp??? as the VX is suposed to come stock from the factory with like over 213whp (at like 4,000rpm or something like that)....or is Isuzu faking their numbers????

[psychos2]

you mean 257whp??? as the VX is suposed to come stock from the factory with like over 213whp (at like 4,000rpm or something like that)....or is Isuzu faking their numbers????

I believe they all use the hp @ the crankshaft because it looks better. shawn

[Joe_Black]

I believe they all use the hp @ the crankshaft because it looks better. shawn

That's right, 215HP at the crank. Virtually no production auto manufacturer quotes wheel horsepower as it always looks better to tout what's at the crank.

[SPAZZ]

I never would have bought the VX with a pathetic engine output rating at crank of 157 . I could have sworn that they advertised that it was at the wheel not at crank of over 200hp.

hmm time to start stripping and swapping or just time to get rid of the VX then if this is true.

[nocturnalVX]

The VehiCROSS is rated at 215 crankshaft hp... with slight mods you are putting 157 to the ground. Cool! Now, my VX has the fender intake elbow removed & a PV1 cat-back exhaust system... I wonder what hp I'm getting? Maybe I'll take a trip down there to see.

Or, maybe I'll get my Yamaha V-Max tested. I have heard that this bike is rated at @ 140hp (crank) and @ 90hp to the ground.

They both seem to lose @ 50hp along the way to putting the power to the ground. The VX weighs 3995 lbs. for a power to weight ratio of 18.5... the V-Max (at 624 lbs.) has one of "only" 4.5, but seems much faster than the VX somehow. I'll have to go out & do more seat-of-the-pants testing!