Starting engine dynamometer pulls at low rpm is hard on the dyno and hard on the engine. Today, engine dynamometer testing is an integral part of many HOT ROD engine buildups and product tests.
If you want to dyno test your tuner car, you can probably find a couple of good facilities in any nearby major city. If you want to do similar testing at a smaller scale, though, you might find it’s ...
Dialing-In The DynosA major aspect of putting together an event like the Jeg's Engine Masters Challenge is going the extra mile to ensure an absolutely level playing field. In our annual ...
Engine science isn’t quite a lost art, but it’s something that is much more understood than it used to be. Now, engines are incredibly talented at everything thanks to innovations in combustion ...
If you want to dyno test your tuner car, you can probably find a couple of good facilities in any nearby major city. If you want to do similar testing at a smaller scale, though, you might find it’s ...
YardstickThere is an old adage that you don't race dynos and flow benches. Manufacturers of test equipment use different standards and test procedures that will affect the results. This brings me to ...
We put together a budget 5.7L LS engine (327 cubic inches) to show that you don't have to go broke to enjoy the benefits of an EFI-equipped LS engine in your classic Chevy. The engine ended up making ...
behind me I have set up the absolute goat of mini V12 engines this thing is a beast 50 CC's runs on gasoline overhead cams electronic ignition system with independent coil packs belt driven water pump ...
Rotary engines have been around as a niche solution in cars since 1961, but were made famous in automotive culture by Mazda using the Wankel single triangle-shaped rotary piston design. Mazda used a ...
A stock-based GM 4.3L V6 shocks the dyno with 1,400 horsepower at 33 PSI, proving this twin-turbo truck engine is far stronger than expected.