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Old 11-13-2004, 08:53 AM   #8
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Default Re: Engine test Stand

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Originally Posted by andy669
Dont you have an engine dyno close? If you are going to go through the trouble of building a stand, fuel system, cooling system, electronics system, and exhaust system, why not spend less money and get some good data from an engine dyno?
Andy's right on here. A typical engine dyno session would only cost you about $500 including setup and tear-down. You'll get a good break-in session along with whatever pulls you want to tune it. I just don't see the benefit of trying to build something yourself and getting so little in return.
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