Rob_W Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Ummmm, they say a dumb question is one thats not asked so, with that out of the way... I hear people mention DYNO when talking about engine stuff... Can someone explain or give a link telling what this is? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 a dyno is a dynometer in full it is just like an emmision test depending where you live and the style they do it the car is strapped down with the driving wheels placed either on top of a large metal drum or it sits between to smaller drums also depending on the style of dyno the car is held in a gear and reved at wot ( wide open throttle) a computer is hooked up to the drum in the ground measuring the speed at which it turns and calculates the amount of horsepower and torque given as output by the driving wheels at specific rpms this comes in very handy when doing any modifications as you an see on paper not a butt dyno( your mind ) if there actuallly was any improvments at all them most can compare what parts they added to a similar car and see if it is any good to there aftermarket part all in all a very useful tool best to do when the car is still stock to get what is called a baseline run to see what a regualr stok car does cost is about 40 canadian here but i know the dyno guys pretty well another thing some dynos have is a air fuel ratio reading where it sees where and when the car is runnng rich or lean especially good on a turbo car for fuel adjustments hope this answers your question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_W Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 where could I find someone in North Carolina that does this? Dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 the dealer wouldn't have one unless they really are into performance you would have to check local performance shops to find one close to you call around tommorow and ask who is closest and recommended plus average price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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