Our New Dyno Is Up and Running...

Larry Macedo

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Thanks to Vern H, Doug M, Scott C, Gary S and Lou M! It was actually easier to install than I imagined, although I pulled my back out of alignment on Saturday which slowed the process and caused me to miss some VCA Xmas parties. Happy Holidays everyone!
 

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Larry's tuning abilities were outstanding before, but now with the dyno in house, there will be some even faster Macedo machines leaving the building. Also another lift is quite helpful as well.

Congrats on the LARGE investment,

Cudaman :usa:
 
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Thank you Tony and Ward! Initially I wanted to invest in the Dyno Dynamics 4 wheel, but at the price of $103,000.00, I figured it was a little out of our range and settled for the DynoJet 224X. We ran an F-Body on her last night and the HP and TQ numbers were within a few of what she ran on a 448 just a few months ago. One of the selling points of the 224X is the capability of adding the Eddy Current Load Control that will be released early next year.
 

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Will it make hot chocolate?? Congratulations. When is the first Dyno Day?? :2tu:

John..... the problem is trying to drink the HOT chocolate and dyno at the same time......remember there is no drink holder in the Viper and you do not want to put that HOT stuff between your legs!

Cudaman :usa:
 

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Larry,
We are installing a dyno just after the first of the year and had decided on a Mustang that was available. Is that 224 good for the high hp cars with the small rollers? They can be upgraded to a 4 wheel system quite easily and I guess the software is good. It seems to be the hot ticket now.
 

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Larry, I am so happy for you. You have been talking about this and now it has materialized. It was good talking to you the other day. Have not seen you for quite some time. I did stop by when you were in TX and brought my lil' girl Bianca who saw all the Vipers, and the first thing she said was "Look at all the Vipers, just like yours".

As things start getting better at the household medically, I will stop by and we will chat. If possible, come by and take the Viper and do what you have to do to it. The interior is stunning, I have not driven it for a few weeks now. Just not in the mood. You understand.

Best Regards

Bindy
 
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Hello Bindy,

You've been a great friend and a huge source of support for our camp over the past few years. We appreciate you and every kind word ever spoken or written. You are the man!

I have to tell you I was broken hearted by the news you gave me over the phone a few days ago. I'm not a religious person by any means, but I must tell you I prayed for you, your beautiful kids and mostly for Wendy. She's always been an awesome host and friend every time we hang out or come by to play with your cars.

Since I moved across town it's made the trek to your palace a little tougher, but I promise to stop by more often!
 
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Hello Daniel,
With the Eddy Current option available early next year, we decided the 224X would be hard to beat. We took a look at the Mustang, but after speaking to some people using the equipment and others that have used it for tuning purposes, we decided on the industry standard. The maximum for this dyno is 1000HP and TQ from what I understand and we plan to hit that ceiling soon.

Mr. Bernie Katz,
Our new dyno is the perfect tool for anyone looking at a career in the Log Rolling profession or possibly to compete in Log Rolling.

Hello Tony,
I spoke to Mr. Boggs last week regarding the dyno competition here on Friday before the event and am awaiting his approval.

Hello Tom,
Our first Paxton S/C will be arriving next week and we're looking to ensure that our cars stay at the top of the food chain on our own dyno. LOL!


Mr. Todd, Ward and John,
You guys are the best! Without you all none of this would have been possible and we appreciate you gents very much!

Why is it I feel like I'm accepting an award of some kind...
 
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Thank you Tony and Ward! Initially I wanted to invest in the Dyno Dynamics 4 wheel, but at the price of $103,000.00, I figured it was a little out of our range and settled for the DynoJet 224X. We ran an F-Body on her last night and the HP and TQ numbers were within a few of what she ran on a 448 just a few months ago. One of the selling points of the 224X is the capability of adding the Eddy Current Load Control that will be released early next year.

For whatever reason I wrote 448 when it should read 248...It's been a long week!
 

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Congrats Larry. How much do you plan to charge per hour or pull? Next time someone needs to dyno a car in your area, I'll send them your way.

Regards,
Sean
 
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