Vintage Pontiac Dyno Tuning Photo

Vintage Pontiac Dyno Tuning

Dyno Tuning Basics - Jets, Timing, Camera, Action

Since we traded horsepower for torque and the air/fuel ratio was up to 11.8:1 with nice part-throttle ratios of 13.8-14.3, it was time to call it a day. After all, in a period of just over one hour we managed to find 28 hp and an equivalent amount of torque at the peaks. Further testing might have found a few more ponies or managed to get the air/fuel ratio in the low 12s, but time was running short and the Tempest was well prepared to test out its new-found power on the street and strip. In our book, that's $100 well spent! View Related Article

Pontiac Solstice Research

Get updated on all your car buying needs from safety features, to specs, to crash test ratings and options. Get all the information you need if you are interested in buying a new car like the Pontiac Solstice. The L4 standard engine in the Solstice gives you 173 horsepower with an estimated 22 mpg. It has a comparable trade in value which should come in handy when you go to shop for your next car. The Pontiac Torrent and the Pontiac G6 are other vehicles that might interest you.