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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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just another dumb question

any guess on how accurate the hp read outs are on an aeroforce scan gauge? i know it doesnt read whp, but i was just curious about its accuracy.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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about as accurate as RPD... it's all just estimates, for real output get dyno'd
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Should be 99-100% accurate since it is getting its information straight from the computer in the car.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh-SS
Should be 99-100% accurate since it is getting its information straight from the computer in the car.
The computer doesn't know how much power it's making. It gives an estimate based on air flow through the MAF.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh-SS
Should be 99-100% accurate since it is getting its information straight from the computer in the car.
dam 100% accurate. i dont need to dyno anymore then.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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dam 100% accurate. i dont need to dyno anymore then.
Oh missed the hp read part. yeah that won't be really accurate but every thing else like boost rpm mpg mph is accurate.
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