STARKVILLE, Miss.—For two decades, the dynamometer at Mississippi State’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems has powered engine research and testing for consumer, industry and military applications ...
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 ...
Anyone looking to put a six-figure piece of automotive art in their living space or workshop may want to take a look at the Ferrari engine dynamometer up for auction by RM Sotheby’s on March 1.
According to RM, this dyno was initially purchased from the Ferrari factory in Maranello by Belgian dealer Jacques Swaters in 1953. The setup had previously been used by the automaker for testing and ...
We suspect that for just about anyone firing up a new engine on a dyno for the first time, the anticipation is something akin to buying a lottery ticket—you're not sure what to expect, but hope for ...
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 ...
This facility includes a chassis dynamometer for testing energy efficiency of fossil fueled, electric, and hybrid vehicles in various drive cycles. Other new technologies, such as advanced sensors or ...
This year is shaping up to be a landmark one for Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis as it gears up to move into the top-end of sportscar racing with the GMR-001. While we won’t see it race under its own ...
Nick's Garage is a go-to YouTube channel for Mopar enthusiasts. For years, fans have watched him run countless legendary engines on his dyno that are destined for some of the greatest Dodge and ...