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Apr 1, 2016 | 05:24 AM

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Super Duty sled testing

I found this article this morning and wanted to share 2017 Ford Super Duty Towing Dyno Testing Revealed. An interesting testing methodology.

Apr 1, 2016 | 06:57 AM

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Looks like my old Fiero.

Apr 1, 2016 | 07:00 AM

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Looks like my old Fiero.

Maybe, but with a little more headroom!

Apr 1, 2016 | 09:58 AM

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Sadly it looks like there's still only halogen headlights...

Apr 1, 2016 | 10:06 AM

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I like how he puts the SD back in the stable when he's done, lol.

Apr 1, 2016 | 11:21 AM

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It likely works like a dynamic brake on a locomotive. Use some sort of generator on the wheel/axle and run that generated power to a resistor bank. That's the only way I can see it working, anything mechanical would heat and meltdown long term. Interesting concept but still not a 100% test of a certain road, altitude would be the biggest factor. It also only simulates pulling a load, not breaking or any other aspects.

Apr 1, 2016 | 01:33 PM

clem1226

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If the sled is say a hybrid car type design it could simulate braking and towing. Regenerative breaking with the addition of a resistor bank for increased "towing force" and powered as well to test braking performance.

It still doest compensate for altitude but with forced induction that's not suck an issue, assuming they are testing ecoboost and diesel on this sled.