Desktop Dyno
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Racer
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From: Indianapolis IN
Desktop Dyno
Pretty disapointing. I just got my copy and for what it costs, it should be so much more. It was interesting seeing the difference between cams. I think that and compression rations and such are all it's good for.
I don't think it's worthless by any means, it should just be so much more. It needs more head choices, intake choices, etc. Heads should include things like intake runner size, etc.
The most interesting thing is to see how much tq and hp can be gained by a roller cam. Even on a mild street engine it can mean 100 ft lbs of tq gain and about 60 hp gain.
[Modified by blunsford, 6:21 AM 12/7/2003]
I don't think it's worthless by any means, it should just be so much more. It needs more head choices, intake choices, etc. Heads should include things like intake runner size, etc.
The most interesting thing is to see how much tq and hp can be gained by a roller cam. Even on a mild street engine it can mean 100 ft lbs of tq gain and about 60 hp gain.
[Modified by blunsford, 6:21 AM 12/7/2003]
Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Re: Desktop Dyno (blunsford)
For the same specs, just rollerized? :bs
Be forewarned that program is often overly optimistic. Also, I thought you can download more head, etc. info?
Be forewarned that program is often overly optimistic. Also, I thought you can download more head, etc. info?
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita, KS
Re: Desktop Dyno (blunsford)
You can input and save as a file any cylinder head or camshaft that you have information for. The information for doing that should be in your manual.
The manual states that the selection for roller cams is not correct unless you are using a radical race only grind.
You can find a lot more information here. http://www.chevyasylum.com/dyno2000/Welcome.html
and here. http://www.smokemup.com/utils/cams.php
The manual states that the selection for roller cams is not correct unless you are using a radical race only grind.
You can find a lot more information here. http://www.chevyasylum.com/dyno2000/Welcome.html
and here. http://www.smokemup.com/utils/cams.php
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Indianapolis IN
Re: Desktop Dyno (RUXperienced)
For the same specs, just rollerized? :bs
I wasn't aware of the download sites. I'll try those out - thanks for the info. It just seems to me that for what it costs, all that info should be already in it. How hard would it be to include the most popular cam profiles from major companies like Crower or Crane or Comp?
The cylinder head info you can input is a bit limited. It also seems that info for popular heads, both stock and aftermarket, should already be in the program.
