The GM performance enthusiast quickly recognized and embraced the benefit of instrumented testing in its ability to extract the most power from an engine. This was in part due to the acceptance of ...

Chassis dynamometers(or what we commonly refer to as a dyno) have become an essential tool in the pursuit of maximum engine performance, regardless of whether you’re building a modified street machine ...

For those who tow (or intend to), haul heavy loads (or intend to) or need to do both while carrying family members on vacation (or intend to), the three-quarter-ton pickup truck can be a perfect ...

SAE Transactions, Vol. 103, Section 6: JOURNAL OF PASSENGER CARS (1994), pp. 582-599 (18 pages) The development is completed of a new 48" roll chassis dynamometer for 2 wheel drive (2WD) and 4 wheel ...

Work trucks have a special place in the pickup truck family tree: They’re practical tools designed for functional use. And probably the most significant defining characteristic of how well these tools ...

SAE Transactions, Vol. 107, SECTION 4: JOURNAL OF FUELS AND LUBRICANTS (1998), pp. 1980-1988 (9 pages) Three heavy-duty vehicles (two buses and a truck) were tested on a chassis dynamometer and the ...

Taylor Dynamometer has acquired the diesel products of SuperFlow Corp. This transaction includes the products, parts and servicing of SuperFlow diesel test equipment. The primary product lines ...

Does the idea of an in-car device that accurately measures the horsepower output of your engine appeal to you? If so, read on. Imagine the horsepower-measuring capability of an in-ground chassis ...

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Hennessey says its Venom F5 supercar boasts 1817 hp and 1193 lb-ft of of torque from its 6.6-liter pushrod-based V8. The Venom F5 is limited to only 24 examples, and all have been sold for $2.1 ...

Athletes can measure the performance of their heart and lungs on a treadmill, but testing the motor efficiency and emissions of a skid loader requires a much bigger setup. Iowa State University's ...