Testing Methods without Dyno

Testing Methods without Dyno

10-17-2004, 05:02 AM

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Eric Lee

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Testing Methods without Dyno

I am getting ready to add a few (more) mods to my 'horse' and would like some advice on Testing Methods that will help me evaluate performance changes. Without access to a dyno, how do you guys test new mods? At
what speed/rpm you record info, what info you record, how you put a load on the engine, favorite hill - trailer - etc. How to evaluate smoke output?

I am getting ready to add:
1. Fast Acting EGT Probe from TRE - This is a trick probe that my good friend, Jon Ripple has made for his Mitsubishi turbo customers. He tells me that reaction time is instantanious. http://www.teamrip.com/accessories.html

2. Jammer II's from PDR

3. Bullydog RFI Intake System

4. PDR HX35/14wg

I'd like to take a systematic approach and be informed as to the changes each make. I could just put it all in and listen to my ***, but I guess I'd like to learn something here.
Thanks in advance - Eric Lee in Kalamazoo

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