Worth taking it to the Dyno?

[JJRJR]

Guys, my motor is complete. I am considering having it taken to a local engine dyno shop, but wanted to get some opinions first. I think they charge $600 for the service. I did leave them a message to speak directly to them, but generally what does a dyno shop do besides read the HP/TQ numbers? Do they actually "tune" the engine somehow so it's running its best? Don't know much about it.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

John

 

[mcmopar]

They have to tune it so that it will run at peak performance - at least the good shops do. They should set the carb up for optimum air/fuel ratio, power valve tuning and jetting, plus spark advance and distributor curve. Where are you taking it?

 

[george68hemirr]

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[JJRJR]

Sounds good. Place in west palm called Total Engine Concepts.

 

[nicanor]

Though I'm sure your engine builder is reputable, its better to dyno tune the engine before its installed in the car. Of course thats my opinion. I had a hard time setting up my 69 Corvette engine in the car and wish I tuned it on an engine stand but I built the engine and installed it at night so I could make the show Saturday. I should have forgot about going to the show. Engine is fine now, the shop tuned it extremely well, but I would have liked to lower the compression.

 

[JJRJR]

Thanks guys. I'm going to call them today and schedule the dyno tune. It's not cheap, but I agree that I'd rather get it 100% before it goes into the Runner. I wonder if I need to have the "bolt-on" parts done before they can run it? Alternator, fan, etc.? Not sure, will ask them.

Thanks again. Stand by for the Dyno results in a few weeks.

Best,

John