i need some help here...
i have an 72 olds 442..just bought an engine a 455 olds motor with a super charger, dyno'd on the bench at 550 horsepower, from a very reputable company...engine runs great...the car has a turbo 400 tranny, and a 3.23 posi rear end with corvette width tires..here's the question...the car doesnt seem to perform that well..it won't break the wheels lose from a stop...the engine has tested out perfectly from a performance standpoint, meaning timing, and carburation..i want to have it dyno'd at the wheels...if it really has 550 hp on the bench what should i expect at the wheels...am i wrong for questioning the performance..does this sound correct..given all the information?..thanks...anyone with a clue ..please email me..tricha@concentric.net..
i have an 72 olds 442..just bought an engine a 455 olds motor with a super charger, dyno'd on the bench at 550 horsepower, from a very reputable company...engine runs great...the car has a turbo 400 tranny, and a 3.23 posi rear end with corvette width tires..here's the question...the car doesnt seem to perform that well..it won't break the wheels lose from a stop...the engine has tested out perfectly from a performance standpoint, meaning timing, and carburation..i want to have it dyno'd at the wheels...if it really has 550 hp on the bench what should i expect at the wheels...am i wrong for questioning the performance..does this sound correct..given all the information?..thanks...anyone with a clue ..please email me..tricha@concentric.net..