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Old 03-25-2009, 11:51 AM
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I'm having my car dynoed this Friday, will let you guys know the result.
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I had mine dynoed and it pulled 282 hp with 290 torque. I think that sounds about right. It is currently a stock 2007 550i....I hope it pulls more after I do a few simple mods. I will keep you guys posted.
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Originally Posted by mistique_M3' post='826580' date='Mar 25 2009, 03:13 PM
I had mine dynoed and it pulled 282 hp with 290 torque. I think that sounds about right. It is currently a stock 2007 550i....I hope it pulls more after I do a few simple mods. I will keep you guys posted.
The Dinan S2 SW and exhaust only gave me 5 hp. Granted there is some other issue with my car but this is still depressing.
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Originally Posted by rockfish' post='826213' date='Mar 25 2009, 10:36 AM
I just had my 550i dyno-ed prior installing the Dinan S2 SW and Exhaust. It only pulled 255hp at the wheels. The dealer grabbed another 550i off the lot and it pulled 278. These cars should be pulling 280+ at the wheel if they are getting 360 at the crank. Does anyone know who took my horsepower and what I need to do to get it back?
On M5's the Mass Airflow Sensor was the most likely cause of HP loss in an otherwise "healthy" car. Do you run a K&N oiled filter or drive on dirt roads alot? That can contaminate the MAFS. How many miles are on the car?

Also on the dyno chart, did it have a "normal" HP & Torque curve or did it have peak HP much lower than the 6300 RPMs it should?
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Just got my car dynoed today using Mustang Dyno, I understand Mustang Dyno number tends to be a bit lower than Dynojet. Here is the result:

1st run: 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft

2nd run: 289.2 HP/297.4 lb-ft

3rd run: 288.9 HP/301.2 lb-ft

I think the torque is lower in the last two runs because the engine is getting hot. Now I just need to get the scanner to work.
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='828458' date='Mar 27 2009, 03:14 PM
Just got my car dynoed today using Mustang Dyno, I understand Mustang Dyno number tends to be a bit lower than Dynojet. Here is the result:

1st run: 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft

2nd run: 289.2 HP/297.4 lb-ft

3rd run: 288.9 HP/301.2 lb-ft

I think the torque is lower in the last two runs because the engine is getting hot. Now I just need to get the scanner to work.
These look like great runs and the highest HP so far for a 550 that I have seen. Good work!
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='828458' date='Mar 27 2009, 01:14 PM
Just got my car dynoed today using Mustang Dyno, I understand Mustang Dyno number tends to be a bit lower than Dynojet. Here is the result:

1st run: 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft

2nd run: 289.2 HP/297.4 lb-ft

3rd run: 288.9 HP/301.2 lb-ft

I think the torque is lower in the last two runs because the engine is getting hot. Now I just need to get the scanner to work.

Is this stock?
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wow, i guess anyone looking to buy a 550 should have the car properly dyno'ed before buying so your getting your money's worth...im looking to get an m5 but now im definately gonna have it dyno'ed before purchasing
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Originally Posted by rockfish' post='826213' date='Mar 25 2009, 09:36 AM
I just had my 550i dyno-ed prior installing the Dinan S2 SW and Exhaust. It only pulled 255hp at the wheels. The dealer grabbed another 550i off the lot and it pulled 278. These cars should be pulling 280+ at the wheel if they are getting 360 at the crank. Does anyone know who took my horsepower and what I need to do to get it back?
Calculate the percentage of loss; apply appropriate percentage to your monthly payment. Ain't I a genius.
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Originally Posted by bindoy' post='830600' date='Mar 30 2009, 12:24 PM
Is this stock?
Yes. I did ECU reflash a while ago but the gain (if any) was so little it's not even noticeable (I thought it was a rip off).

Recently, my software was upgraded, it wiped out everything so I'm back to stock.

To be honest, the most noticeable gain was when I replaced the spark plugs at 41K miles.


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