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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Who uses desktop dynos and which ones are the best? how much $? Dont know too much about these so any info is appreciated. thanks
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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I used to play with the original desktop dyno all the time. I had a ton of files for cams, headflow, blowers and turbos. Unfortunatley it was on 3.5" floppy and none of the computers I own anymore have one. I'm no engine builder, but it always seemed a bit optmistic IMO. I compared it to a lot of magazine builds and ones I read about on the internet and the numbers always cam out a little high.

Car Craft uses a drag strip simulator all the time that seems really cool. It always assumes perfect traction though.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Use the free one from comp cams that has all the lsx motors built into it

http://compcams.com/camquest/default.asp
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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I downloaded one many moons ago, best one I have ever used ...actually gave decent advise on where mods needed to be done, for best ET.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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wow- did not expect to find a free one. thanks guys
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Thanks guys
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