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Old January 22nd, 2021, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by matt69olds
Ok, I’ll revise my statement.

A dyno is a ENGINE tuning tool. You can use a dyno to optimize the engine setup.

A Dragstrip is a CHASSIS tuning tool. All the power in the world is useless if you can’t put it to the ground. Nothing else will verify traction, weight transfer, and overall vehicle setup as effectively as a timeslip.

A timeslip is also a great lie detector. We all know people who swear their “355 with double hump heads and 3/4 cam” makes 600hp, and runs 90mph 1/4 mile trap speed. 🙄
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Old January 22nd, 2021, 12:53 PM
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Yup. That's why when I share my engine combos I share the suspension , weight and all that stuff. The only way to get the same goals appx is to follow the formula. Well only if it's proven.
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Old January 22nd, 2021, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Fun71
Seems that would be possible only when the fan is not running. There is a reason why a good fan draws 30 Amps or more, and you can't get 30 Amps out of an alternator for free.
My understanding as well, thought he might of had data to back it up. My Breeze fans draw 40+ amps at start up. I am sure it is less than the direct drive fan.
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Old January 22nd, 2021, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by coppercutlass
the time slip is the only way imo where you can truly gauge the performance. The dyno will tell you how much the engine it's self makes but the time slip will tell you how good your set up is
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