Which is better? Tuning using Dyno Pak or Track?
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Melting Slicks
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Which is better? Tuning using Dyno Pak or Track?
Hi guys, first, I don't know anything about tuning a Corvette and just trying to get more information so I can make an informed decision.
I know that Dyno Pak or whatever it is called. You would remove the tires in the back and then bolt the instrument where your wheels were located. Then the Dyno would take the rear HP reading and tuning by allow the computer to load your rear wheel. I have heard that it is the best way to tune a car and is much better than a DynoJet or Mustang since the tuner can put load on the rear wheel.
The other choice is to have the tuner actually tune the car on a drag strip. The tuner would make a run down the track, get the read out and then tune according to what he sees.
My question is, which of the 2 tuning would be better? I have heard positive on each of the tuning and would just like to get other opinions please. Thanks
I know that Dyno Pak or whatever it is called. You would remove the tires in the back and then bolt the instrument where your wheels were located. Then the Dyno would take the rear HP reading and tuning by allow the computer to load your rear wheel. I have heard that it is the best way to tune a car and is much better than a DynoJet or Mustang since the tuner can put load on the rear wheel.
The other choice is to have the tuner actually tune the car on a drag strip. The tuner would make a run down the track, get the read out and then tune according to what he sees.
My question is, which of the 2 tuning would be better? I have heard positive on each of the tuning and would just like to get other opinions please. Thanks
Former Vendor
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A mustang dyno can load the car and a dynojet can be upgraded to be able to load the car. I like to tune on a dyno and then go out on the street and verify everything and adjust if needed. Turbo cars require a little more street tuning than the others.
Team Owner
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Hi guys, first, I don't know anything about tuning a Corvette and just trying to get more information so I can make an informed decision.
I know that Dyno Pak or whatever it is called. You would remove the tires in the back and then bolt the instrument where your wheels were located. Then the Dyno would take the rear HP reading and tuning by allow the computer to load your rear wheel. I have heard that it is the best way to tune a car and is much better than a DynoJet or Mustang since the tuner can put load on the rear wheel.
The other choice is to have the tuner actually tune the car on a drag strip. The tuner would make a run down the track, get the read out and then tune according to what he sees.
My question is, which of the 2 tuning would be better? I have heard positive on each of the tuning and would just like to get other opinions please. Thanks
I know that Dyno Pak or whatever it is called. You would remove the tires in the back and then bolt the instrument where your wheels were located. Then the Dyno would take the rear HP reading and tuning by allow the computer to load your rear wheel. I have heard that it is the best way to tune a car and is much better than a DynoJet or Mustang since the tuner can put load on the rear wheel.
The other choice is to have the tuner actually tune the car on a drag strip. The tuner would make a run down the track, get the read out and then tune according to what he sees.
My question is, which of the 2 tuning would be better? I have heard positive on each of the tuning and would just like to get other opinions please. Thanks
But if I had to pick just one I would choose to be fully tuned on a dyno by an expert.
Le Mans Master
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The best for tuning are the ones with absorption loading as you can control the RPM sweep needed for tuning. If you have a Dynojet with a large enough roller and your engine doesn't make huge HP, an inertia only can be used for tuning also. They all have their advantages and disadvantages.
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