Dyno tips, tricks, hints, things to know, etc

[Daffy]

I'm dyno'ing (is that a word) the snake very soon & wanted to see if there was anything I should know before hand. I'm going to a serious tuner shop, but they specialize in ricer's (I use the term affectionately as I appreciate them)and stangs, camaro's, etc., I don't know if they've done a viper before, but I've had my supercharged mustang done there & I trust them.

Anyway, any special words of wisdom to optimize my pull or to make sure I do that's special to the viper?

FYI, car has the mod's in my signature & 3500 miles.

thanks,

Dave.

 

[SteveBCloud9]

I put an 1/8th tank of 100 octaine in it before I dyno'd mine. Who knows if it made a difference....

 

[treynor]

Make sure you have a fan pointed at the radiator. My car was/is very sensitive to heat, and would lose 20+ HP if the temp gauge climbed above about 200F. Leave the hood open but not blocking the air inlet. Dyno in 4th gear. Other than that, piece of cake.

 

[Bill 96 GTS]

Keep temps down. Disconnect the engine computer for a minute or so after one of the runs. Make a few full throttle run ups before you get to the dyno shop. Have fun.

 

[GaryA]

Word has it that Jason Heffner is getting ready to install a new DynoJet dyno (don't ask me how I know!) at his shop in Maryland. I recommend waiting a few weeks and take it to him.