Aussie,
Greetings. I have lost heart in this HP & TQ quest. I tried the new air filter, with no cover (none available that day but I ordered one OCD Style !!) After a initial 3HP gain and Zero Tq gains, I ran the new stuff with a custom map and it ran great. But it looked so out of place without a Chrome Cleaner Cover, and it stuck out way too far for comfort, I went back to the High Flow, and sucked up 3hp and another $120.00.
Ya know, I have been on these guys about the DynoJet they use. It is calibrated every four months by spec requirements. "No one else calibrates theirs in the LA area" the owner of the "performance" shop says to me. He knows the technical staff at the mfg, and they never get requests from any body else to calibrate. Plus, these Los Angeles types are the types to manipulate a reading or two. I am not making that up. The scores around the area are possibly higher than they should be just to reward the customer with results. DO YOU F--K--G BELIEVE THAT?
So, I thought the numbers would be considerably higher considering the cost of the project now reaching the $9,000.00 plus range. What do I do? Get a second opinion? Have another shop check out the work? I have top quality parts into the build, you know what I chose: Fueling, J&E, HD Screamin Eagle, etc. Top of the line CAM from Bob Woods "Night Prowler". I have an expensive list that befuddles my basic knowledge of our rides: "There is a price point that can equal $100 for every 1 HP gain to stage 1" after that it is up to the ceiling to consider costs. So I went all out because I cherish this ride.
Any suggestions? You have my utmost attention Aussie as I know you are interested in successful results as well. Who governs these projects anyway? Or just go shoot the guy in the foot? I am listening.
Just a note: I have the last Dyno result at the same numbers above this post. 107Hp 113Tq. What's my next move?
Your friend,
Kona 76
Mike K.