Gnarly, are you still planning to have your truck run on a dyno?
I have only known one guy to do it with a 22re. It was a 2.7L stroker build by engine builder.
The results.... well...... very disappointing.
I believe it was 102 hp, So sad!
He made a few changes and had a second set of dyno runs performed. the result.... well........ more disappointing. 100hp on the dot.
Oh and the but dyno, I rode in it three times and drove it once....
Well....... Yep.........
You guessed it very disappointing.
I rode in Andrew's 4runner with the 3rz once. Well....... It would have destroyed that 2.7L stroker 22re, no question.
Yes... I want to do some chassis dyno testing on my truck. I hope to get this engine running like I think it should, with a good number miles and then get it on the dyno at a local Phoenix speed shop.
I realize that the chassis dyno will produce some lower power numbers than a SuperFlo 902. The numbers will also be lower than my DD software, which virtually simulates an engine dyno calculating brake HP at the flywheel.
I don't think I'll be disappointed... nor do I think I'll be surprised. BUT... what it will do for me is start with a benchmark. Then... whatever I do to my engine (or gearing) from there, I can compare the changes on the dyno. I realize there are some significant variables and the numbers can be accurate, close, off, or difficult to analyze the actual cause and effect.
I look at my research and testing as more fun than an overly serious attempt at gaining some profound new revelations about these little engines.
Regarding the stroker. I mentioned before that I drove a 22R stroker in an early pickup, built by an engine builder who builds Toy engines for racing. I was surprised, disappointed, at its lack of throttle response and I didn't feel it had very much more power over my stock 85 22R in my shortbed with just a DT header and 2.25" exhaust, and my Double Gnarly
Air Filter Mod.
I am already looking at building another engine.... an aluminum block V-8... and swapping it for my 22RE.
Gnarls.
