The DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour, sponsored and managed by a manufacturer, was

created to test the horsepower and torque of muscle cars outfitted with DynoMax exhaust
systems and mufflers. The 2008 series included two separate car classes, including Power-Adder and All-Motor.

The 2008 DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour concluded during its Championship Shootout at the Street Machine Nationals in Springfield, Mo. To qualify for the Championship, thedrivers had to dyno run their vehicle at a Qualifying Event during the Power to the Wheels series that started back in May.

The Qualifiers hailed from all over North America – from Challis, Idaho, to Great Bend, New York, to Dufresne, Manitoba, Canada, to Social Circle, Ga. – and their dedication to the DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour made the event an exciting moment in automobile
history.

Danny Tyner and his 1963 Ford Falcon edged out last year’s Champion Brian Anderson by almost 40 horsepower to take first-place in the Power-Adder Class when he posted 1766.52 horsepower. Darren Tedder and his 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda blew the competition away in the All-Motor Class when he pulled 956.83 horsepower. “These cars are an unbelievable tribute to our mufflers and exhaust products,” said Jason DeNardo, product manager, aftermarket performance, Tenneco.

From 512 horsepower in a nearly stock ‘88 Chevy Corvette to a completely redone ’63 Ford Falcon, the Championship was the culminating event to an unreal Power to the Wheels season…and they were all built around DynoMax. You can’t mess with those cars, their horsepower numbers and our mufflers!”  

The Top 5 Qualifiers of each car class were invited to participate at the Championship Shootout. The Top 5 Qualifiers in the Power-Adder Class were Danny Tyner, Great Bend, New York; Brian Anderson, Kathleen, Ga.; Brian Wall, Dufresne, Manitoba, Canada; Jim Plimpton, Franksville, Wi.; and Mark Gjavenis, Apple Valley, Minn.

The Top 5 Qualifiers in the All-Motor Class were Darren Tedder, Social Circle, Ga.; Richard Burdette, Conley, Ga.; Jim LaRoy, Challis, Idaho; and Cory Gallus, Prior Lake, Minn.
 
Power-Adder Class Results

Danny Tyner
1766.52 horsepower
1963 Ford Falcon
DynoMax Race Bullet Mufflers

Brian Anderson
1724.12 horsepower
1964 Rambler Classic
DynoMax Bullet Mufflers

Brian Wall
1487.33 horsepower
1967 Chevy Camaro
DynoMax Ultra Flo Welded Mufflers

Jim Plimpton
1443.53 horsepower
1988 Ford T-Bird
DynoMax Race Collector Mufflers

Mark Gjavenis
1146.49 horsepower
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
DynoMax Ultra Flo Mufflers

All-Motor Class Results

Darren Tedder
956.83 horsepower
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
DynoMax Ultra Flo Mufflers

Richard Burdette
749.69 horsepower
1969 Dodge Dart
DynoMax Race Bullets

Jim LaRoy
696.48 horsepower
1972 Dodge Demon
DynoMax Bullets

Cory Gallus
512.43 horsepower
1998 Chevrolet Corvette
DynoMax Bullets

Cory Gallus’ ’98 Corvette which was featured in the May 2008 issue of Corvette Fever was the only car to qualify and participate in the 2008 DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour Championship Shootout that actually drove there. As noted above, Cory and his Corvette participated in the All-Motor class and finished with 512 horsepower. As mentioned in the CF article, he also runs E85 fuel.

DynoMax is one of North America’s leading suppliers of dyno-proven exhaust technologies for passenger cars, light trucks and sport utility vehicles. DynoMax products are available through thousands of leading North American exhaust dealers and retailers. For more information about the DynoMax “Power to the Wheels” Dyno Tour or DynoMax products, go to www.dynomax.com, contact your nearest DynoMax supplier or call 1-734-384-7806.