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I own a 1968 Mustang GT with a 390 and 4 speed. We used it for developing some or our products and the carb sat dry for about 4 years. When I tried to start it after that, there was 0 accelerator pump shot. Rather than rebuilding this 650, I just bought a cheapie 4 …
Continue reading “How can I dyno test the engine in my car?”
An engine dynamometer is used to measure the engine’s power. Dyno tests can be done different ways, but the most common method in the racing world is a sweep test. A sweep test is where you slowly (or quickly) accelerate (or decelerate) through the RPM range with the engine at full power. This must be …
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Ford Engineer Blaine Ramey of Ramey Motorsports has been running one of the new Ford Factory Race Cobra Jets. Recently they had to modify the front suspension to accommodate a deep sump oil pan.
Blaine Ramey of Ramey Motorsports is a Ford Engineer and long time friend of Performance Trends. Lately he’s been working with us on his 2010 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang. In just their 4th outing, they won their NHRA Super Stock SSBA class (which is a Bracket Racing class) at Mid Michigan, July 11 with Charley …
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