99FordSVT, here is the dyno thread (it is the second set of dynos..kinda need the look at the last 2/3 of the thread). gain was 3 HP, only change was DMD as verified at the end by another CEGer.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=dynodrag&Number=37746&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1 So what do we have:
1) does DMD reduce NVH..yes. More BMW like.
2) does DMD reduce crank bending/whip. Well, per Terry Haines (Duratec developer) and Judge (OEM damper designer), yes.
3) is crank whip a problem.?? Controversial, the above 2 experts say yes. Horse, Procyon, you, say no.
4) Has a car with DMD had bearing failure yet at CEG or NECO..Not yet to my knowlege (and I am watching). Anybody know of one?? But with more time..we will see
5) Does DMD add power...only data is dyno above. Insufficent evidence to conclude. The articles from GRMS, and Dinan (BMW fame) web page do discuss power/risk issues of removing stock damper for UDP. It DOES seem likely that it does NOT decrease power...
Each can use this info as they will..
