Re: Dyno Software

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 20 Jul 2005, Bruce Hevner wrote:

> I was a beta tester for Desktop Dyno (DOS Edition!). So how old am I ???

I'm still using that old DOS version -- in dosbox on a unix
machine. How cheap am I? :-)

> Another good one that I have used is "Engine Analyzer" from
> www.performancetrends. Not as easy to use as Desktop Dyno but probably more
> accurate. They have a good selection of other performance software as well.

I was waiting for responses to Nick's question... :-)

Where are the errors in these sorts of programs? I always thought
they were meant for comparison purposes more than calculating
exact horsepower; like, will a bigger valve help here? Watching
cam changes move the torque peak, etc. That seems more important
to me than whether it's 250 HP or 200hp.

Does desktop dyno simply get the numbers wrong, or are peaks in
the wrong place, etc?

> Looks to be HOT in Atlanta on Saturday. High for us here in Anderson
> supposed to be 97-98'.
> See you at the show EARLY!!

I wish! I really wanted to go. Next year!