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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 03:03 AM
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what is desktop dyno

what is desktop dyno
 
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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a program that you put all the stats of an engine into and it tells you the approximate hp and torque of an engine. Its fun to play with but it can't take into consideration factors that will drop hp. Its fun to play with. You can find it on the net for free in some places(if you know where to look) or if you know someone(who knows where to look), but normally you can find it for around $15 or so.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 03:35 AM
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It can be very accurate if set up properly but most users will not spend the $ for a manual nor will they read it much less study it. It takes a lot of study and thinking to use it properly otherwise it is just a game to play with.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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Does anyone know where it can be found on the internet?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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You can get it from many online parts stores. Jegs, Summit, and:
http://www.motionsoftware.com/dyno2003prodpage.htm
 
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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It can be very accurate if set up properly but most users will not spend the $ for a manual nor will they read it much less study it. It takes a lot of study and thinking to use it properly otherwise it is just a game to play with.

totally agree! the more accurate it is set up the more accurate it is.
 
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where can i find it for 15.00 or free all the places i saw want 40.00
 
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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The program carries a copyright and can't be distributed for free.
 
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