Debating getting a dyno...

[DSMConvert]

We've started looking into getting a dyno and I wanted the input of some of the people who extensively use or own dynos...Namely things to look for, type pros and cons, etc...We went and looked at a used dynojet in Daytona the other day, but other than that we havent really be able to find anything local used, and wasnt really looking to drop 30K on a new one....

 

[FSDET]

who is "we" ? its a muffler shop ?

 

[GearSlammer]

i think it was hot rod magazine that did an extensive comparison on dynamometers. check out the web site.

 

[DSMConvert]

We, my partner and I...hehe and no we're not a muffler shop....

 

[Mx6GT91]

I would contact Central Florida Turbo (CFT) here in FL.

They just got the first AWD dyno in Orlando. Its up and running.
It is their first dyno but I guess you could ask them some questions.

 

[jersey_emt]

who is "we" ? its a muffler shop ?

(hah)

 

[DSMConvert]

(moon)

 

[wicked]

just do it,it will definately pay for it self in a short while.not only for R&D,but for tuning,and customer dynoing.that s*** is like $150 an hour here for dyno and tune.

 

[KyRaceFan]

Dynojet dynos are 60-70,000 dollars. HUGE investment, but you can charge whatever you want for dyno time, and it will take a few years to make a profit from it.

Heres a few "facts" even though im not an expert.

Dynojets are known for showing larger numbers, but mustang dyno's are supposed to be easier and more accurate to tune with.

 

[scorch70]

Here seems to be a fairly good article. I dont think it is the one i was searching for, but oh well:

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/editors/technobabble/0110scc_technobabble/index.html


hth,
scorch70

 

[FSDET]

(hah)

what i didnt know .... and since im gonna buy my exhuast piping from him, i figured itll be a muffler shop or a dentist.....

 

[DSMConvert]

hehe I actually found it funny...I tried to find that smiley smacking his head and making the doh sound but i must of missed it so i decided to moon jersey....