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The 3rd Annual Modern
Performance/MCA Dyno Event was held on Saturday July 13, 2002 at Ida
Automotive in Morganville, New Jersey. Bob & Rob Ida’s
Dyno has been recently upgraded to accept four wheel drive vehicles.
We had 9 cars including 6 XR’s, 2 SVO’s, and 1 Mitsubishi VR-4. Additionally there were several other Merkur owners/enthusiasts who attended bringing the total attendance to between 20 – 25 people. Special thanks are in order to Nick Mannarino (www.modernperformanceinc.com), Bob Ida, and Paul Ceppi who hooked-up and unhooked all the cars on the dyno on a 94oF day. Additionally Nick did minor tuning for all cars regardless of type. He efforts almost always rewarded the car owner with increased power.
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between 87o – 99oF during the event with the
barometric pressure between 29.19 – 29.49 inches. We do not know
the exact elevation of the dyno facility, but it is close to sea level.
The runs shown on the attached charts and tables are the best run produced, as all cars had a minimum of 3 runs and some as many as 5 runs. All modification data was obtained from the owners. We have tried to include as much information as possible. Stick shift cars ran from 2,000 RPM to maximum in 4th gear. Automatic shift cars ran in 2nd or 3rd gear from 2,000 rpm to maximum. Each driver decided when to curtail their run(s) thus some tables are more complete than others. Some runs begin above 2,000 RPM because that is where the driver started. Condition of cars varied greatly from some with obvious tuning or other problems to a few vehicles producing so much smoke that gas masks may be issued to all participants in the future. All cars were road licensed and driven to and from the event. There were no trailer queens. There were 2 cars that use the EEC-Tuner, 1 that uses the Perfect Power Tuner and all others use the stock computer. Please enjoy going through the tables and charts and if you have questions please contact Brad Anesi or Dave Weiner. We look forward to doing another event next year. |
| Special thanks to Nick Mannarino of Modern Performance for sponsoring the event and providing invaluable technical assistance. |
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The Results
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Modification Type |
Dave W |
Eve Z |
Rich M |
Mel J |
Scott M |
Noel 1 |
Noel 2 |
Steve F |
Brad A |
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Year Make & Model |
1989 Merkur XR4Ti |
1988 Merkur XR4Ti |
1984 Mustang SVO |
1984 Mustang SVO |
1987 Merkur XR4Ti |
1988 Merkur XR4Ti |
1991 Mitsub. Galant VR-4 |
1989 Merkur XR4Ti |
1988 Merkur XR4Ti |
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Air Filter |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
K & N |
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Bottom End Bluepirnted & Balanced |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Cam Adjustable |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes Ranger Roller |
No |
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Cylinders |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Computer |
Stock |
Stock |
Stock |
Perfect Power Tuner |
Stock |
EEC Tuner |
Stock |
Stock |
EEC Tuner Turbo Coupe |
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Daily Driver |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Engine Type |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
3.8 Super Charged |
2.3 |
2.0 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
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Exhaust (specify stock, 3" down pipe, Borla or full 3" system) |
3" |
2 1/2" |
3" |
3" |
2
1/2" |
3" |
3" |
3" |
2
1/2" |
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Exhaust Manifold Ported |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fuel Pressure Adjustable Regulator |
Stock |
Stock |
Stock |
Yes |
Stock |
Yes |
Stock |
Stock |
Stock |
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Head Ported or Big Valve Head |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Ported |
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Intake
Manifold |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Intercooler (specify brand / type) |
Yes Modern Performance |
Yes Modern Performance |
Yes Spearco |
Yes Modern Performance |
Yes Air to Water |
Yes Spearco |
Yes Stock |
Yes Super Coupe |
Yes Saab 9000 |
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Mass Air, Big VAM |
Pro-M |
Stock VAM |
Pro-M |
Pro-M |
Tube Air |
Big VAM |
Stock Mass Air |
Big VAM |
Subaru Mass Air |
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Nitrous / Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Oversized Injectors (specify size) |
42 lb. |
36 lbs. |
42 lb. |
52 lb. |
36 lbs. |
42 ib. |
Stock |
36 lbs. |
36 lbs. |
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Race Gas |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Street Legal |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Stroker Engine (>2,300 cc) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Transmissiom |
Stick |
Auto |
Stick |
Stick |
Stick |
Auto |
Stick |
Stick |
Stick |
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Turbo Boost |
17 psi |
15 psi |
20 psi |
25 psi |
10 psi |
15 psi |
6-8 lbs. |
18-20 psi |
15 psi |
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Max RW HP |
237 |
167 |
219 |
301 |
259 |
135 |
145 |
184 |
190 |
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Max RW Torque |
280 |
191 |
259 |
351 |
341 |
155 |
152 |
242 |
232 |
Click here for the Torque & Horsepower charts
Notes:
* All stick shift DynoJet runs were made in 4th gear starting at 2,000 RPM.
* All automatic runs were made in 2nd or 3rd gear at lowest possible rpm.
* All data in above table was obtained on the "honor system" from car owner/driver
* Some drivers aborted their runs for various reasons and accompanying tables are incompleteTemperature 87 - 99 degrees F
Barometer 29.93" of mercury
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Ever been to a dyno? Wondered what's it's like? Check out this excellent one minute long video of George Schults on the dyno at IDA Automotive during the Programmable EEC Technical Seminar on July 21st. 2001 Click here and download, before unzipping the file and playing (9,464KB) |
Click here for more data and comparisons from our dyno event that was held on April 29, 2000.
Click here for a report & photos from our Tech Seminar/dyno event that was held on July 21, 2001.
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