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.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—For two decades, the dynamometer at Mississippi State’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems has powered engine research and testing for consumer, industry and military applications ...

Assembled engine packages have become popular items among hot rodders in the last few years. While most sources for these engines are in the aftermarket, new-car manufacturers are also interested in ...

At the start of any project, we always begin with a dyno run to establish a true factory baseline, and the F56 Mini GP3 is no exception. Before any modifications, it’s important to understand exactly ...

If you want to dyno test your tuner car, you can probably find a couple of good facilities in any nearby major city. If you want to do similar testing at a smaller scale, though, you might find it’s ...

The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) operates 11 internal combustion engine test beds, featuring dynamometers ranging from five kilowatts to 745 kilowatts for powertrain research, along ...

If you want to dyno test your tuner car, you can probably find a couple of good facilities in any nearby major city. If you want to do similar testing at a smaller scale, though, you might find it’s ...

“The 2025 Kawasaki KX250 engine runs better in the midrange rpm and has better roll-on power, but it may not rev quite as far as last year’s model,” test rider Allan Brown said. “This is all OK ...

“The CR250RWE engine produces quite a noticeable increase in power,” test rider Allan Brown said. “Torque is the most noticeable improvement, with better roll-on and no loss of over-rev. This ...

This video covers the full rebuild of a supercharged BMW E90 M3 after a major engine failure. The process includes engine restoration, tuning adjustments, and final dyno runs to test the car’s ...

Ford’s Godzilla 7.3-liter V8 is a potent performance engine-swap option. Brian Wolfe fortified one for boost, and it belted ...

You might have seen motoring publications quote 1,600 horsepower for the Jesko, but said ponies are metric because Koenigsegg is headquartered in a country that adopted the metric system in 1878. Even ...