Miata Mailing List: November 1996, Message #95
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   From: dlralt@gj.net

Subject: Re: Tech question about dynos

   Date: Fri, 1 Nov 1996 20:06:34 -0500



The Dynojet dynos which are quickly becoming the norm, have no brakes.

Instead, they measure how fast the rear wheels can accelerate a given

mass (the roller). Strong points: very repeatable, consistent between

different examples of the same manufacturer, relatively easy on the

vehicle (no holding the engine under load at stepped rpm), nice

computerized printouts. Not so strong if you have a problem you're

trying to track down at a particular rpm, as you can't load the engine

and hold it there. The nicest thing about the Dynojets (beside their

relative affordability) is the consistency between units and ease of

use. Chances are better that you are comparing apples to apples when

using the same brand and design of dyno. Also, without a brake it is

easier to make them consistent, as it's tough to introduce variables

when you're just spinning a weight. FWIW



bill

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