To dyno or not to dyno?

[casey02ws6]

OK guys is it stupid to throw my car on a dyno just because I want to "see what she'll do"? The local club here is having a dyno day and I want to run the car. I am not in need of any tuning yet - I only have bolt-ons - is it dumb to put the car through the wear and tear of the dyno for no reason?

[WICKED LT1]

Some times the only way to be satisfied is to measure it. I had mine dyno'd for 2 reasons.

1.) To find out a basline before mods, so I could calculate the increase that I got.

2.)Make sure that nothing was wrong that I didn't know about.


Turns out that I found an ignition problem that would not have shown up anywhere else until it was too late.

If you get a chance, why not?


-Paul

[fastTa]

It is always a good idea to establish a baseline RWHP before you start to mod. And like WICKED LT1 said it can give you much more "in depth" diagnostic troubleshooting.

And a dyno tune does not cause any "wear and tear". That is no more than stomping the gas pedal to get on the highway.

[TrAnS Am 98]

go ahead youll find out exactly what your car has now so you know what your mods do

[Craig 94 TA GT]

I agree with everyone. I'm going to dyno my T/A tomorrow to make sure everything's running right, see how much power she'll put out, and see if there's any damage due to previous vandalism. I personally think that any of those 3 reasons should be ample to get a car dynoed
Let us know your results!!

[casey02ws6]

Kind of what I thought just wanted some opinions.

Good luck Craig - I have been following the probs you had with the vandalism - I hope all is well.

I am just hoping to see 300+ hp and tq at the rear wheels - I would be happy with that - the more the better of course