Chassis dyno for engine break in, Is it a good idea? |
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Chassis dyno for engine break in, Is it a good idea? |
nine14cats |
Oct 20 2007, 11:37 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
If all goes well The Beast™ will be back in my garage by October 28th. Randal and I can then finish all of the little things and she will be ready to go.
As the motor is newly rebuilt with ZERO hours on it, I was thinking about the best way to break in the motor. Our engine builder has given us a sequence that he uses. Our first thought was to take it to the track and use the first 2 sessions to break it in. However, there is a risk that if we run into issues we will be far from home and have to deal with the inconvenience of coming home in the middle of the day. I have a chassis dyno that is close to me and gets $135 / hour to set up your car. The unit is programmable for the load on the car. I'm thinking this may be a much easier way to break the motor in. The dyno is located in a business park, so the owner says that 20 minute pulls are no problem. Two pulls and we should be good to go. I could then bring the car home, change the oil, and be ready for some fun! Anyone ever done this? Engine dyno's break in motors all time, so I don't see a downside. Any comments / experiences would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill P. |
MattR |
Oct 21 2007, 10:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Cool. The only experience i have with chassis dynos is for peak power runs (to tape on your window for car shows). Good to know!
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Twystd1 |
Oct 22 2007, 01:05 AM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Cool. The only experience i have with chassis dynos is for peak power runs (to tape on your window for car shows). Thats some funny shit Matt.... And spot on for many guys that just need bragging rights. I watched that exact circumstance last week getting ready for Pomona. Funny stuff....... Yet in the hands of a pro... A chassis dyno is a very cost effective tuning aid. I have been spending a lot of time at chassis dyno shops as of late. I have been learning a lot. And in the hands of a pro... They are great tuning aids. Yo, I hang out at another coffee house... Gimme a call. Bring another cute chick..... The last one you brought rocked..... Clayton |
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