Cap'n Bob wrote:
Wrongo, Bud Pazur....
..a less than scientific approach just won't
do, providing you want the best YOUR
engine will deliver. And, thus....
....you WILL go the dyno route....'cause that's
the only way you're gonna know what your
specific engine in it's specific state of tune
NEEDS to develop best torque (gets you
there) and best HP (keeps you there).
OK, I accept that. But - what if my main concern is optimizing the life of
the engine, and not optimuming torque and HP (I'll never be that good of a
driver to take advantage of optimum power)? What will being a couple of
degrees away from optimum dyno power timing mean in terms of engine life? And
which way should I err (advance or retard) to be relatively the safest in
terms of engine life? Too retarded makes the engine run hot, too advanced
make for pinging, right?
BTW - does anyone know of a dyno facility in the Milwaukee area? I would like
to get the car that I will ultimately keep dynoed some day.
Thanks all who responded. What a wealth of expertise and helpfulness.
Bud
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