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In Reply to: Dyno numbers on my '88 750iL posted by RobWilson on January 28, 2001 at 22:56:17:
209.6 hp @ 5100 rpm
249.6 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Assuming 20% losses through the drivetrain that equates to 262 hp and 312 ft-lb at the motor. This is a little lower than the owner's manual says that the car should have (300 hp and 376 ft-lb). The dyno curve is a little rough, which usually indicates an ignition problem. From what my mechanic tells me, the car would probably be helped by new plug wires on the driver's side. I probably also need to have the injector's cleaned. Any other guesses as to where I could get back the lost horsepower? The car 224,000 km on it. It is losing a little oil from the driver's side valve cover as well. I've considered doing a couple of performance upgrades down the road, but I want to get it back in shape first. :) It has a few little things that need to be taken care of before I spend any money on performance upgrades (including the oil leak, new suspension accumulators, plug wires, A/C recharge, and the reverse lights).
Rob Wilson
'88 750iL
before spending big $ on new wires, remove the wires and check them with an ohm meter. Should be 6 + or minus 10%. If they're within spec don't waste the $. Also put the meter on the coils, to see if they have deteriorated. You might spring for a new distributor cap and rotor.
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