Thread: Why new Dyno
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Old 02-09-2004, 11:28 PM
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Keith,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that there is a difference in numbers on a water dyno as opposed to a friction unit.

When I had mine done (on a water dyno) I was told the numbers would be conservative and they were. A nearly identical build showed almost 60hp more on the old friction unit across town.

I've heard this several times from different sources. I don't personally think that is a bad thing, it just may be that since people like to brag about their dyno numbers, it would be nice to know which is really right.

What would sort it out? Chassis dyno? It would be interesting to know.

Al
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