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DYNO DAY

IN ASSEMBLING OUR ENGINE Power Special Section this month, it seemed appropriate to take a look at dynamometer testing — the process of measuring how much power an engine produces. For automotive use, dynamometers — or “dynos” as they’re more commonly known — typically come in two forms: the engine dyno and the chassis dyno. The engine dyno mounts just the engine itself and takes its reading at the crankshaft output, typically referred to as “flywheel

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