Starting engine dynamometer pulls at low rpm is hard on the dyno and hard on the engine. Today, engine dynamometer testing is an integral part of many HOT ROD engine buildups and product tests.
Dialing-In The DynosA major aspect of putting together an event like the Jeg's Engine Masters Challenge is going the extra mile to ensure an absolutely level playing field. In our annual ...
A supercharged V8 engine is pushed to its limits on the dyno, revealing astonishing horsepower, massive torque, and pure mechanical aggression. This test showcases the raw power, instant throttle ...
Engine science isn’t quite a lost art, but it’s something that is much more understood than it used to be. Now, engines are incredibly talented at everything thanks to innovations in combustion ...
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Not all engine oils are created equal

Look behind the scenes at the extensive testing involved for modern engine oils. Modern engine oils continue to decrease in ...
Here at VETTE, we've heard both sides of the engine-dyno argument. On one hand, a stout dyno sheet offers bragging rights to the owner, but on the other, you can't race a dynamometer, and they cost a ...
A dyno test showed dangerously low oil levels can produce a 10 percent horsepower bump in an LS V8—for one run, at least. It’s Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, and do I have an offer for you! No, it’s not ...
Unless you can get your hands on one of the ultra-rare suicide-door examples, the tenth-generation Lincoln Continental was never a particularly cool car. Heck, even with the suicide doors, it's really ...
The word nostalgia means different things to different people. Sure, we look back longingly at all those wonderful classis and muscle cars that got away, but do we remember them as being at least a ...