2.0L LNF Performance Tech 260hp and 260 lb-ft of torque Turbocharged tuner version.

How accurate is the RPD hp and tq gauge?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 11:01 PM
  #1  
cfsnipers's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 05-15-13
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa
How accurate is the RPD hp and tq gauge?

I was doing a 3rd gear pull today and noticed the RPD was nowhere near what the dyno was showing. I dyno'd at 308whp and 334wtq. RPD showed 280hp and 310tq. Yes my intake temps were around 30 degrees Celsius compared to when I was on the dyno. I think it was about 12C at dyno time. Generous dyno? or is RPD just a best guess?
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 01:36 AM
  #2  
tomj77's Avatar
Super Moderator
Platinum Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: 07-14-08
Posts: 12,039
Likes: 156
From: canada
what tune?
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:26 AM
  #3  
kzak104's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 03-18-12
Posts: 1,887
Likes: 1
From: Langley, BC
lol seriosuly.

those are calculated numbers and no where near accurate once you have mods. probably arent accurate stock either.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:35 AM
  #4  
cfsnipers's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 05-15-13
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa
Originally Posted by tomj77
what tune?
23.5psi HPtune from SSKEV
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 12:13 PM
  #5  
Stealth-TC's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 12-02-11
Posts: 200
Likes: 1
From: Ontario
Yeah trust the dyno not crappy GM technology lol
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 01:44 PM
  #6  
tomj77's Avatar
Super Moderator
Platinum Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: 07-14-08
Posts: 12,039
Likes: 156
From: canada
Originally Posted by cfsnipers
23.5psi HPtune from SSKEV
ya id say don't look at that rpd hp anymore lol that's not at all accurate
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:13 PM
  #7  
cfsnipers's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 05-15-13
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa
That's what I thought. Guess I can't trust it for Knock or AFR either then. Good job GM.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:13 PM
  #8  
kzak104's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 03-18-12
Posts: 1,887
Likes: 1
From: Langley, BC
uh you can trust those considering there not calculated numbers...
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:38 PM
  #9  
Slowbalt2000's Avatar
Moderator
Platinum Member
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 05-15-11
Posts: 27,333
Likes: 584
From: Livonia, MI
Originally Posted by cfsnipers
That's what I thought. Guess I can't trust it for Knock or AFR either then. Good job GM.
Yeah those are measured values
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:46 PM
  #10  
Shanedude's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 05-07-09
Posts: 1,656
Likes: 4
From: Collingwood, Ont
I've been relying on the rpd for watching knock lol.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:58 PM
  #11  
StevoElSupremo's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 03-01-10
Posts: 5,833
Likes: 26
From: Toronto, ON
lol I forget that the RPD does more than just speed/Gmeter haha! thats what I use it most for
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 03:47 PM
  #12  
Shanedude's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 05-07-09
Posts: 1,656
Likes: 4
From: Collingwood, Ont
Volt meter is good comes in handy when you start to notice fluctuations.

Speed heads up display is a gift from god. I hate looking at the cluster speedo.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:57 PM
  #13  
Sl0wbaltSS's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 04-27-13
Posts: 1,552
Likes: 22
From: Arizona
Mine seems to average out at 270 hp.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:59 PM
  #14  
Stealth-TC's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 12-02-11
Posts: 200
Likes: 1
From: Ontario
Originally Posted by StevoElSupremo
lol I forget that the RPD does more than just speed/Gmeter haha! thats what I use it most for
^lol this
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 10:35 PM
  #15  
cfsnipers's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: 05-15-13
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa
Originally Posted by Stealth-TC
^lol this
Knock Gauge is the best! If its accurate it tells me that gas from pioneer stations is junk. Brand names like esso, shell and Stinson is good to go.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sl0wbaltSS
2.0L LNF Performance Tech
18
Nov 21, 2018 11:11 PM
KMO43
Front Page News
33
Jan 12, 2016 12:01 AM
dennis69
08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion
7
Oct 20, 2015 07:39 AM
KMO43
Featured Car Showcase
37
Sep 27, 2015 08:53 PM
DocSvensk
2.0L LNF Performance Tech
7
Sep 27, 2015 02:24 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:25 AM.