Eddie Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 So, I'm getting my truck dyno-ed for the first time. I want this to be my Baseline runs. So far the only mod that will help hp/torque is an intake. My question is I heard that shops can **** up your car if they don't run the test correctly. What should I be looking for? What could go wrong? I saw a video of a mustang getting it's engine blown up. I definitely don't want that to happen. I don't have any heavy mod yet, so I should be pretty safe, right? And finally is $45 for 3 runs a good, bad, or an average price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 UR HMI Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 So, I'm getting my truck dyno-ed for the first time. I want this to be my Baseline runs. So far the only mod that will help hp/torque is an intake. My question is I heard that shops can **** up your car if they don't run the test correctly. What should I be looking for? What could go wrong? I saw a video of a mustang getting it's engine blown up. I definitely don't want that to happen. I don't have any heavy mod yet, so I should be pretty safe, right? And finally is $45 for 3 runs a good, bad, or an average price? first off that sounds cheap as hell. most runs are about 60 for the first power pull, 100 for 2 and about 300 for half day (3 hours). second if its a true dyno and they put the fans in the front producing COLD AIR and not hot engine air u should be fine. Check the history of the shop or the place that ur getting it dynoed to be safe. but i believe ur gonna be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) The most common dangerous issues that may happen are: 1. Tire blow out. 2. Drive shaft failure. 3. Wheel weight failures. The chance of these happening grow with the speed you will run on the dyno. Alot of shops will not take the vehicle any higher than the speed rating of the tire. I have taken my truck up to 150mph+ in 3rd gear which exceeds the tire rating. I was O.K. however there have been numerous occasions of the 3 issues I posted above with other vehicles. The shop has holes in the wall where the wheel weights flew off on some. Word to the wise...don't stand behind the truck Maybe Kellyperformance will chime in. I know he dyno'd a Tahoe that lost a driveshaft. BTW, That is a great price!!! Edited January 16, 2009 by Krambo (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Agreed, that is a good price. My guy charges me $75 plus a $25 setup fee since he soley works on Crustangs and has to move his mounts. Mine has been over the speed rating of my tires as well, 130mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 mostly stock pickup you'll be fine.. no worries man. cheap price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badkarma Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 what shop are you going to? thats a pretty low price considering the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) I'm on another site that is for any kind of performance cars. Once you become a member you can registar for the Dyno day. Feb 21. Maybe it's time for another SoCAl get togather? Here's the link. http://motorgen.com/forum/calendar.php?do=...09-2-21&c=1 Edited January 16, 2009 by Eddie (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeast ss Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 thats price sounds about right, your just getting it dynoed. . . .your not getting it dyno tuned right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 yeah just dyno-ed for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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