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Re: [Tigers] Engine dyno breaking-in and power runs.

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Subject: Re: [Tigers] Engine dyno breaking-in and power runs.
From: Larry Paulick <lpaulick1@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:12:46 -0400
A good dyno man can tune the engine at the lower ranges as well.  I and 
several other Tigers owner used the same guy and his nunbers started at 
1500 rpm in 500 rpm increments.

I agree with the low rpm statement as this is where most of the car 
spends it's life.

Larry



On 4/22/11 11:46 AM, CoolVT@aol.com wrote:
> Duke,
> Most of the dyno print outs show the HP/TQ from 3,500 and above.   I've
> always wanted to know what the specs were from 2,000-3,500 because 90% of  the
> time the engine is in that range.  Seems that I got some vague reasons  of
> "that's just the way the machine is set up".  Just a thought you might  want
> to discuss with the operator. And then again maybe you don't care what it
> is in that range:-)
> Mark
>
>
> In a message dated 4/22/2011 10:56:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> wsamouce@kc.rr.com writes:
>
> I am  happy to say that my engine has a date with an engine dyno on Monday.
>
> I  have done some research but would like the lists collective
> recommendations  for the dyno.
>
> Being that it is a complete roller engine, I plan  on the following.  With
> the known working Autolite 4100 1.08 carb I had  on the 260, will get the
> engine running and very the rpm under 4000K for 20-30  minutes.  I will then
> drain all of the oil and replace oil and  filter.  Then the power runs will
> be run with the Autolite 4100 1.12 and  then the Holley 600DP.  Runs will be
> completed with and without the air  filter for compression.
>
> Will be running 91 octane, the highest I can  get at the pump easily.
> Compression ratio is 10.75:1. Static timing will  be 10-16 degrees depending 
>on
> how the engine likes it.  Mechanical is a  max of 20 degrees all in by 2500
> rpm.  I can change the mechanical  advance if need be.
>
>
> Thanks for any  advice!
>
> Duke
> B382002037 - soon to be a wheel spinnin monster  Tiger.
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