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Dynamometers

    Engine dyno for testing automotive horsepower - docking station dynamometer
    Chassis dynos for testing rear wheel horsepower - chassis dynos
    Eddy Current dynamometer for converting inertia chassis dynameters - eddy current dynamometer
    Kart dynamometer for small engine dynoing - kart dyno
    Motorcycle dynamometers and ATV dynomometer - motorcycle dyno
    PWC dynos for jet pump mounting - pwc dynamometer
    Snowmobile dyno bolts onto PTO shaft - sled dynamometer

Newsletters

    DYNO-mite News on-line: DYNO-mite Dynamometer Newsletters
  

Dyno Tech Talk

    Dynamometer Technical Articles on various subjects - Dyno Tech Talk
        AFR Correction Formulas - Read about adjusting AFR Module readings for the effects of pressure and fuel type.
        Average Performance - Dynamometer techniques to increase an engine's total "area under the curve" horsepower.
        "Black Box" Recorder - Feature to recover test data - even when you have forgotten to record the test!
        Cell Design - Important basics to consider when designing an engine or chassis dynamometer test cell.
        Cloning Track Data - Read about how to create automated dynamometer tests from on-board lap recorder data.
        Corrected Horsepower - Read about correcting dynamometer hp to SAE, DIN, or other atmospheric condition standards.
        Dampening Data - Read about when to average, dampen, or otherwise filter the display of dynamometer test data.
        Determining Inertia - Learn to use DYNO-MAX 2000 and dyno to self-calculate the engine's polar-moment-of-inertia.
        Dyno Hp Limits - Read about what limits the maximum power you can accurately read from a roller chassis dyno.
        DYNO-MAX "Hot Keys" - Special PC accelerator function keyboard shortcuts speed dynamometer testing.           
        EGT Response Time - Read about attaining quicker reaction times from EGT thermocouples via DYNO-MAX 2000.
        Flow Meter Calibration - Step by step instructions for verifying your fuel transducer's accuracy.
        How Dynos Work - Reprint from Kart Racer magazine on the basics of dynamometer operation.
        Inertia Compensation - Read about correctly using Channel Dampening in conjunction with Inertia Compensation.
        Inertial vs. Steady State Hp - Learn why your dynamometer shows an engine's inertial and steady state Hp don't match.
        Parasitic Losses - Step-by-step instructions on determining driveline parasitic loss values for any chassis dynamometer.
        PID Tuning - Tips on tuning a dynamometer's electronic load control Gain, Drift, and Rate (PID) settings.
        Race Simulation - Requirements for performing high power race track simulations on a chassis dynamometer.
        RFI Troubleshooting - Reducing problems with ignition systems interfering with sensitive data-acquisition systems.
        Recalibration - Read about why, when, and how to perform recalibration of the dynamometer's torque readings.
        Repeatability - Suggestion for improving the repeatability of any dynamometer installation or test session.
        Simulate Road Loads - Find out about running self determining dynamometer test simulations.
        Smart Ratio - Feature automatically enters the correct DYNO-MAX overall gear ratio for simplified chassis dyno setup.
        Sweep Rate - Tips on selecting the optimum test sweep rate for evaluating real world performance on the dyno.
        Tire Damage - Goodyear Tire's interesting comments on tire safety and chassis dynamometer roll diameters.
        Tire Slippage - Read about tips on improving traction on older chassis dynamometer rolls.
        Torque Hysteresis - Read about reducing the water brake's plumbing hose loads to improve the dyno's repeatability.
        Using BSFC #'s - Read about utilizing the Brake Specific Fuel Consumption data to help tune the engine.
        Water Supply Tanks - Basics of selecting water supply tanks for engine or chassis dynamometers.

    FAQ's on engine and chassis dynamometers - DYNOmite Frequently Asked Questions
 

Dynamometer Articles

    White papers on Dynamometers and Data Acquisition:
            All Unser - sled dyno
            American Snowmobiler - snowmobile dynamometer
            Bass and Walleye - outboard dyno power hop-up
            Bracket Racing USA - on-board dyno and data acquisition
            How Dynos Work -  How to build and use dynamometers
            National Kart News - dynamometer - tool article
            Outboard Motor Dynamometers - outboard motor dynamometer
            Making Money Dyno Testing - how to dyno test
            Powerboat - dynamometer horsepower curves vs. engine RPM
            Powerboat - outboard horsepower tech talk
            Snowtech - snowmobile dynos
            Snowtech - dynomite vs, sledyno comparison