Dyno
| MD-AWD-500 Dynamometer |
Predator Performance has an in house Mustang Dyno MD-AWD-500 Dynamometer. The strength of the MD-AWD-500 Series is in its ability to test both axles of the vehicle under the same imposed load; while at the same time synchronizing front and rear wheel speed. Many dynamometer manufacturers today offer AWD dynos where the front and rear rollers are not connected together. This allows the front and rear wheels of the vehicle to travel at different speeds which can cause significant damage to the center differential of the vehicle. The mechanical linkage we offer with the MD-AWD-500 Series allows you to also test 2WD vehicle with traction control systems that will activate when they see the rear wheels spinning, but not the fronts.
The Mustang Dynamometer is capable of accurately loading 2WD or 4WD/AWD vehicles for the highest level of repeatability in the industry. We utilize a load-bearing dyno that uses an eddy-current load absorption unit with low inertia rollers for precise and instant torque measurement and power production feedback while the vehicle is running.
The vehicle's weight and aerodynamic profile are utilized to accurately load the vehicle as it accelerates on the dyno. We can also simulate acceleration ramps and climbing grades. A full weather station that instantly measures barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity is also employed that reads as the dyno is operating.
For tuning our Mustang load bearing dyno ensures we can hit each load cell, and optimize part throttle mapping, rather than just wide-open-throttle blasts on the typical inertia dyno that many shops utilize.
| What is a Chassis Dyno, and what makes Mustang Dynos so special? |
The term dynamometer is commonly defined as – “an instrument for measuring mechanical force”, with force being commonly defined as – “any external agent that causes a change in the motion of a free body, or that causes stress in a fixed body”. In the case of the chassis dyno, the purpose at hand is to measure the rotational force of the driven wheels mounted to the vehicle under test. This is typically achieved via a series of rollers - which when coupled to a vehicle’s tires resembles a toothless gear arrangement. In many cases, an absorption device is incorporated into the roller arrangement so as to allow for “steady state” testing. It's true that any chassis dyno can spin your wheels and do some calculations, but only a Mustang dyno can give you a real world simulation every time. Our patented control system uses eddy current power absorbers to load a vehicle exactly the way it would be loaded on the street -- including wind resistance, which is a significant factor in high-speed testing. Mustang dynos also feature a load cell to measure the power being applied to the rolls. Without going into a lot of theory, a Mustang dyno gives you a real world tune, every time.
| Before Arriving |
- Always call before showing up with a car for tuning and ask for an appointment, no matter if you need to use the dyno for the same day or next month, you need an appoinment to make sure the dyno is available
- We need to know beforehand an estimate of how much time you need to use the dyno, if you do an appointment for 2 hours and you run out of time, you need to wait for the next available timeframe to resume your tuning, every customer is important to us and we know everybody expects to have the dyno available at the time of his appointment
- Please be on time at the hour of your appointment, if you arrive late, the dyno time cannot be extended if there is an appointment at a later hour, we cannot penalize the next person in turn because you arrived late. We also reserve the right to cancel your appointment if you are late and havent called to confirm that you are on your way
- Please remove the undertray of the car upon arriving for your appointment, we charge $25 if we need to remove it at the shop
- Please make sure your car is leak free and is in pristine running condition before coming for a dyno appointment. Leaking fluids can cause damage to the expensive electrical systems under the dyno. Any clean up that is required after your dyno runs will be subject to a clean up fee. We can perform a boost leak test if needed for an extra fee. We understand that not every single issue can be identified ahead of a tuning session, and we are willing to work with you if problems arise as long as every effort has been taken to ensure that the car is prepared ahead of time. Inadequate vehicle preparation is the cause of 95% of tuning sessions that end early or take too long.
- We understand that dyno tuning is an exciting process and you may feel the urge to share that experience with your friends. For insurance and security purposes we cannot accommodate this, only the owner, tuner and mechanic or companion(3 people maximum) will be allowed in the dyno room while tuning, any other people will be required to stand outside of the building or in the showroom if it’s open to watch or videotape the dyno session
- No one can be on the front or rear of the car while a dyno run is taking place. We reserve the right to remove anyone from the dyno room if they don't follow the guidelines or instruction given by the Predator Performance Staff. Help us make this a fun and safe experience for everyone
- Our mechanics make their living with their tools. Therefore we cannot loan any tools to you during your Dyno session. Please bring any tools that you may need with you for your tuning appointment (including spark plug wrench, feeler gauges, screwdrivers, etc.).
| Dyno Rates |
Hourly rate includes strapping and unstrapping
All hourly rates include single wideband and boost readings (Dual wideband is $20 extra)
Hourly Dyno Rate for FWD/RWD = $50
Hourly Dyno Rates for AWD = $100
Day Rental = Please Call
*** With every purchase and installation of a Performance Part exceeding $500, you get a free Dyno Pull to test your new parts!
We accept cash, Visa, Master Card and ATH
