DYNO TUNING

HIGH TECH DYNO TUNING WITH DYNAPACK.
AVAILABLE FOR 2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY!!!!!

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?

The first and most obvious difference is the elimination of the tire to roller interface on a conventional roller dyno.
The Dynapack™ eliminates this variable by using a hub adapter that provides a direct coupling to our Power Absorption Units. There can be no tire slip, no rolling resistance, and no chance of the vehicle coming off of the dyno at high speeds. Notice that we call this a variable. Sometimes it may be a problem area, other times it may not. Tire temperature, pressure, traction, etc, are all variables that can change - not only from run to run, but during the run as well.
Throw an unknown variable like this into the equation and your data has now become subject to a potentially high margin of error. It is obviously better if these variables could be eliminated - which is exactly what we have done. There are other associated problems with the roller method as well. Take tie-down straps for example, most roller dyno's use ratcheting tie-down straps to attempt to hold the vehicle in position while being tested. If the straps are cinched down tightly, the tire has become loaded even further, in an unpredictable manner.
While this may be good for enhancing traction, it changes the rolling resistance of the tire - skewing the data further. Since these tie-down straps aren't perfect, the vehicle squirms around on the rollers - dramatically changing the tire drag during the run. If the vehicle is tested in two different sessions, the straps can't be set exactly the same way twice in a row. Again, the data will be inconsistent.
We have heard of cases where the ratcheting tie-down straps were loosened by two clicks and the measured power increased by ten horsepower. What if the straps stretch - either from run to run, or during the run itself? Wouldn't it be great if all of these problems could disappear? With a Dynapack™, they were never there in the first place.
Another major difference is the effect of inertia.
Street wheels and tires spinning at high RPM have a large amount of inertia. A large steel drum spinning at the same ground speed has much more inertia. What you end up with is a giant, heavy flywheel attached to your engine. The inertia is such that just trying to accelerate the mass of the roller is a substantial load for the engine. That is the principle that some roller dyno's (or ìinertia dyno's as they are also called) operate on. Accelerate a known mass to a measured speed over a given time and it can be calculated to equal a certain amount of power. There is nothing wrong with this theory, but like many theories, its application in the real world can be troublesome.
How do you think your measurements will be effected by being subjected to this large heavy flywheel phenomenon? Will small fluctuations be noticeable? In a word, no, the flywheel effect tends to take small rapid variations and smooth them right out - as energy that should be going into the dyno is being wasted trying to accelerate a large lump of steel. This is great if you want your power curve to look like a smooth pretty line, but it doesn't give you much insight into what is really occurring. What if you eliminated this flywheel effect?
The inertia of a Dynapack is practically zero.
This allows us to precisely measure and display tiny rapid pulses and oddities that you may not have seen before. Now you have a window into areas that no roller dyno will allow you to see. Another benefit of having virtually zero inertia is the ability to change the rate of acceleration at will. In many situations, you may want to accelerate the vehicle at a different rate to simulate a specific condition. With a few simple keystrokes, we allow you to make the vehicle accelerate very quickly, slowly, or anywhere in between. Because of our lack of inertia and total control of the engine speed, we give you choices that none of our competitors can even dream of - and as you know, choices are good!

1. How much does a dyno tune/session cost?
Dyno time is charged on an hourly basis, with the exception of baseline pulls/tests. The cost for dyno tuning without engine management is $125/hr. With engine management, $175/hr. If you desire to tune your own powerplant, $125/hr is the charge for a supervised rental.
Baseline testing (of 3 pulls, with charts), costs $125.

If you would like to book an appointment, Please call us 918-627-1122 and have your credit card ready for a none refundable deposit to hold your spot or you can pay cash in person. Due to our overwhelming schedule we no longer accept verbal appointment. Please have your wheel locks key handy and be sure your engine is ready to be tuned. Once your car is hooked on the dyno regardless of what you are doing the clock starts ticking, so to save you money. Keep in mind that thats not the time to change your plugs etc. be prepared.

HOW IT WORKS?

DYNAPACK CONTROLS THE CAR – NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND

The theory of operation and the implementation of that theory are actually fairly simple. It took several years and a lot of hard work however to make our dyno as simple as it is today.

The hubs of the vehicle are directly attached to hydraulic pumps. We can apply a variable but precise load with all of the potential holding power that hydraulics possess. The wheels are removed from the vehicle. Our variable fit hub adaptors are bolted to the vehicles axle. The hub adaptor is then directly attached to a hydraulic absorption unit. We can apply a variable but precise load to the axle(s) of the vehicle.

Simultaneously, we are monitoring pressures and measuring hub RPM, so we can determine the amount of work being performed. It sounds easy until you realize that all of these calculations are very complex and are happening very quickly. Add to this, all of the data logging functions and real-time full-color graphics that are also being calculated and you begin to realize that what appears to be simple is actually very complex…being the best is never easy.

Traditionally, most serious engine builders have thought that chassis dynamometers were inferior to the results you could obtain from a quality engine dyno. We have effectively attached engine dyno style load cells to the axles, so we now have the type of precision and repeatability normally associated with an engine dyno, but with the convenience and benefit of having the engine operate in its natural environment - which has enabled many of our customers to see better results than they were getting on their engine dyno.

Because we need a precise and powerful loading device, we use hydraulics. We do not use inertia, we do not use eddy currents, air, or friction. Because of the incredible holding power hydraulics offer, we have TOTAL control of the axle speed. Literally.

Want to hold a steady RPM under high power? We can hold an exact axle RPM (+/- one RPM) at any power level - all the way up to the full maximum rated torque capacity of the dyno, CONTINUOUSLY - for as long as you like. If the software allowed it, we could stop the engine within one revolution of the axle - even if the engine is at full throttle at its maximum torque level. Obviously you would not want to do this, and our software prevents it, but it does give you an idea of just how much power and control we have over the axle speed.

Our dyno controls the car - not the other way around. We control the axle speed and rate of acceleration at all times, it allows you to see exactly what the vehicle is doing at any given point in time and RPM of the completed run. Because we aren’t limited by the capabilities of eddy current brakes and similar devices, we open up a whole new world of tuning possibilities. Times change and technology evolves. What was once “industry standard” is now yesterday’s technology. The Dynapack is truly the most technologically advanced chassis dynamometer in the world - at any price.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS,

The Dynapack range has built its class leading reputation by pioneering many different innovations. At least one of these features will be a large decision making factor for any business so please read below for an explanation of all of the key features.

SIMPLICITY

Ease of use: The Dynapack™ uses Windows based software and so it's instantly recognizable and friendly. We have spent quite a few years developing a very simple to use interface so that even someone who's never used the software before feels right at home, making tuning a vehicle a simple task whether you are a master tuner or just starting out.

Fast set-up time: Two people can take a Dynapack™ out and have a vehicle testing on it in less than 10 minutes. In fact we regularly do this at demonstrations.

REPEATABILITY

One of the biggest assets of the Dynapack™ system is its ability to conduct multiple runs back to back and provide amazing levels of repeatability.

SENSITIVITY

The lack of inertia in the Dynapack™ system allows the sensitivity to be greatly improved over traditional dynamometers.

We can reliably measure minute differences
Just some examples of our testing include:
• .010” change in a spark plug gap.
• Differences between different fluids in the engine and driveline.
• See the alternator load when the headlights are turned on.

Many world class OEM manufacturers as well as tuning houses rely on the Dynapack™ and its amazing sensitivity to develop their products.

PORTABILITY

That’s right PORTABILITY because we've designed the Dynapack™ to be portable the possibilities are endless.
- Need to move your place of business?
- Want to operate as a mobile business?
- Need to take the dyno to the vehicle or to the track?

No Problem!

The Dynapack™ is ideal for trackside tuning, fault finding and testing/parity. Dynapack™ is used around the world at race tracks using a small 1000 watt portable generator.

NOISE FACTORS

Our dyno at speed measures around 60 to 80dB depending on load – much quieter than the engine at idle. This is especially beneficial if you want to perform NVH (Noise Vibration & Harshness) tests. Dynapack dynamometers™ are already in use in NVH labs. You will find that you can now use your ears as an additional diagnostic tool, since all you will be hearing is the vehicle.

LACK OF SHOP SPACE

Do you have room for a large platform? If so, will you have much room left? If you lease the building, will your landlord allow you to cut a pit into the floor? Do you want to “loose” a bay to a dyno? What if you decide to move? With the Dynapack™ you can keep all of your shop space. We occupy a small storage space. The Model 4000 can be stored in a space as small as two and a half by nine feet. You can bring it out, perform the test, and put it away.

SAFETY FACTORS

History has proven that cars do come off roller dyno’s but with the Dynapack™ and our failsafe connection method, this event can not happen. What would happen if a car came off a Dynapack™? Due to the built in safety design, so far, it hasn’t happened. If it did, the vehicle would just drop to the floor.

So you and your insurance agent can breathe a big sigh of relief and sleep better at night. Your business’s liability insurance may be dramatically lower when using Dynapack™ vs. a traditional dynamometer purely based on the safety aspects of the Dynapack™ system.