Proper preparation for your dyno appointment is critical to having a productive dyno session. Most sessions for properly prepared vehicles are between 2 and 3 hours. However if you don’t do these few things prior to your arrival it can take twice as long and end up costing extra due to the additional time required. As a general rule the more modified the vehicle the more time needs to be spent ensuring everything is working properly.

The Basics:

•     Check all engine fluid levels and make sure there are no leaks present

•     Ensure your drivetrain is in good working condition.  This includes wheel bearings, suspension bushings, shocks/struts, and drive-line fasteners.

•     Make sure you’re running the kind of fuel you want the car tuned on. If you plan to tune on two kinds of fuel, make sure you have approximately 1/2 tank of the first fuel in the car.

•     Know which gear you want the dyno runs made within.

•     Make sure to make note of and let the dyno operator know about anything different about how your car works.  (switches for cooling fans, methanol injection systems, boost controllers etc.)

•     Ensure all wiring is neat, tidy, properly grounded and protected from heat

For Turbo or Supercharged Vehicles

•     Perform a boost leak test and fix all leaks prior to your appointment. Boost control tuning and in some cases fuel tuning will NOT be accurate if performed with a boost leak. No one thinks they have a boost leak, everyone always does.There will be an additional charge if this needs to      be performed during the dyno session.

•     Ensure fuel pressure is set, locked and recorded.

•     Ensure boost control and waste-gate lines are properly routed. If you don’t know if they are, ask and we can assist you.

•     Ensure turbo and exhaust components are tight and properly fastened. Exhaust leaks can lead to false air/fuel readings and cause issues with tuning.

•     Ensure your ignition and fuel system can support the amount of boost you plan to run. Bring any extra parts you might need such as replacement spark plugs.

Special Notes Regarding Stand Alone Engine Management Systems

•     If your vehicle has never been tuned or doesn’t run upon its arrival make sure to let us know when you schedule your appointment.

•     If your vehicle is heavily modified and you have specific power goals we suggest having a pre-dyno consultation with the tuner to discuss things.  All dynos read and report data differently. During this consultation we can share what our results have been with similar vehicles and get important information about the specific parts you used in your car.