How does Dashcommand calculate hp?

[ZBoater]

For those familiar with or using Dashcommand, how does it calculate hp? How accurate is it?



Because mine told me I maxed out at 510hp. I know the tunes are awesome, but not 100hp awesome, right?



On a side note, it's interesting to see how little hp we use during daily driving...

 

[Tmesic]

I don't know how they work . I know these trucks don't have any where near the 411 at the wheels . So with that said the number is even further off from what's at the tire. Tim

 

[mikehoncho88]

I'd guess it is using the accelerometer in your phone and calculating based off that. Try going downhill, I bet you have 1000 horsepower if the hill is steep enough.

 

[ZBoater]

520hp is as high as I've been able to get it. It seems tied to RPMs, not speed.

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Oh, and this is coming from the information fed to the Nexus from the OBDLink. It is a "calculated" value, meaning it's not reported by the ECU or any sensors, like the temperature, rpms, etc.

 

[t_j]

It will be using inertial sensors and gps data and speed to calculate the number. Out of curiosity why did you chose dashcommand over torque?

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[ZBoater]

It will be using inertial sensors and gps data and speed to calculate the number. Out of curiosity why did you chose dashcommand over torque?

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I have both. Torque isn't calculating hp or torque for me. I like the Dashcommand skins and gauges a lot more. More choices and customizations. But they're for naught if the info is inaccurate.

Got it to 560hp. Now I know that ain't right.

 

[JJ f150harley]

Maybe you just misread the pump and ur running av gas

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[t_j]

Did you have to do anything special to get trans temp?

 

[ZBoater]

Nope, it was one of the choices. But I built the gauges myself, so i guessed at what the temp ranges were supposed to be and where the redline was.

 

[mikehoncho88]

You can't really expect an accurate measure of HP from any OBD2 device. Only real method is using a dyno. Then again, if it allows you to see if your mods or tuning are increasing or decreasing power, then it serves a purpose. Just have fun with it, and appreciate it for what it is. Also, I wouldn't walk around telling people your truck has 560 hp, someone might call you on it and you'll look dumb.