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krazy_texan · 07-13-2003, 02:30 AM

i know a guy that has one of those things that you plug into your ciggarette lighter and it tells you your 0-60 time, 1/4 mile time, and etc... so having the stoutest vehicle of all the guys we put this thing in my truck and took it for a spin to get a reading, when we got back it said that my truck had over 1000ft/lbs of torque, and not knowing much about my truck (look at sig) i do not think that this could be true but i also do not know much about drivetrain much further back than the distributor, but i was wondering if any of you guys have ever used these and the accuracy of them, it also sayed that my 3/4 ton did 0-60 in 17 seconds. but like i said i am not sure about any of this more especcially the torque

Nova_Cobra64 · 07-13-2003, 02:48 AM

I have one of those G-techs. Everything is fairly accurate except the horsepower readings.

You never know, it could have been out of adjustment or the guy could have played a trick on you by tilting it while you drove.

The 1/4 mile sounds about right. I run 16.2 at 88 MPH with my truck. Time for a 3.73 or 4.10 rear me-thinks.

krazy_texan · 07-13-2003, 03:40 AM

what about the torque though

lpaine · 07-13-2003, 09:32 AM

The torque reading that you got is wrong, you'd be doing well if you were getting a 1/4 of that figure. I don't think it would be possible for an instrument like you are talking about to give you an accurate ft. lbs. of torque reading. 1,000 ft. lbs. would be pulling the front wheels of your truck off the road when you jump on the gas (wouldn't that be nice!) A wheel dynometer would give you a good indication of what your engine's torque output is. Good luck

Steven Sellers · 07-13-2003, 09:33 AM

I would definetly say the torque reading is way off. If you had 1000ft/lb of torque in a street macjine there would be no mistaking what you have

*Randy70C-10* · 07-13-2003, 09:45 AM

If you had 1000 lbs of torque, your board name would definetly be correct.

hehe

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2003, 02:01 PM

I'll second the acuracy of the G-tech in the 0 - 60 and 1/4 mile time.
I used to have one and never even bothered with seeing the HP nor torque readings.
Sold it when I sold my old Honda.

pissonNOS · 07-13-2003, 04:36 PM

horse power on my buddy camaro was 6 ponies out the dyno said 218 his G-Tech said 212

07-13-2003, 02:30 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	could this truly be i know a guy that has one of those things that you plug into your ciggarette lighter and it tells you your 0-60 time, 1/4 mile time, and etc... so having the stoutest vehicle of all the guys we put this thing in my truck and took it for a spin to get a reading, when we got back it said that my truck had over 1000ft/lbs of torque, and not knowing much about my truck (look at sig) i do not think that this could be true but i also do not know much about drivetrain much further back than the distributor, but i was wondering if any of you guys have ever used these and the accuracy of them, it also sayed that my 3/4 ton did 0-60 in 17 seconds. but like i said i am not sure about any of this more especcially the torque __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-13-2003, 02:48 AM	#2
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	I have one of those G-techs. Everything is fairly accurate except the horsepower readings. You never know, it could have been out of adjustment or the guy could have played a trick on you by tilting it while you drove. The 1/4 mile sounds about right. I run 16.2 at 88 MPH with my truck. Time for a 3.73 or 4.10 rear me-thinks. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

07-13-2003, 03:40 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	what about the torque though __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-13-2003, 09:32 AM	#4
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	The torque reading that you got is wrong, you'd be doing well if you were getting a 1/4 of that figure. I don't think it would be possible for an instrument like you are talking about to give you an accurate ft. lbs. of torque reading. 1,000 ft. lbs. would be pulling the front wheels of your truck off the road when you jump on the gas (wouldn't that be nice!) A wheel dynometer would give you a good indication of what your engine's torque output is. Good luck __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

07-13-2003, 09:33 AM	#5
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	I would definetly say the torque reading is way off. If you had 1000ft/lb of torque in a street macjine there would be no mistaking what you have __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

07-13-2003, 09:45 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If you had 1000 lbs of torque, your board name would definetly be correct. hehe

07-13-2003, 02:01 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'll second the acuracy of the G-tech in the 0 - 60 and 1/4 mile time. I used to have one and never even bothered with seeing the HP nor torque readings. Sold it when I sold my old Honda.

07-13-2003, 04:36 PM	#8
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	horse power on my buddy camaro was 6 ponies out the dyno said 218 his G-Tech said 212 __________________ 69 GMC bagged

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