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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    Is it a must to rev the car at high RPMs to get a data reading? I don't know anything about dynoing a car so that's why the question. Later, QD.


    Are you looking for a AFR as well or just looking to get a baseline before modding? If looking for an AFR make sure and have an O2 bung welded in before you go. Plus take all associated jets and a spare set of plugs if your going for "Tuning". Also if you are going for tuning make sure to find out if you are "renting" the Dyno or if the shop is doing all of the work. That way you know what tools to bring. Good luck and enjoy the experience!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Schroeder View Post
    Are you looking for a AFR as well or just looking to get a baseline before modding? If looking for an AFR make sure and have an O2 bung welded in before you go. Plus take all associated jets and a spare set of plugs if your going for "Tuning". Also if you are going for tuning make sure to find out if you are "renting" the Dyno or if the shop is doing all of the work. That way you know what tools to bring. Good luck and enjoy the experience!!!
    there is no need for 02 bung in the exhaust. a WB at the tail pipe is just fine for tuning and also knowing where you are at.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5speed View Post
    Doesnt he have an 80's Accord CVCC engine in it?
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    I am assuming he went with the 86hp ES2 since it is a CVCC and had the most power before the ES3 which was a non CVCC with 110hp. I think he would have stayed with a CVCC engine since that what his car had.
    I have an EK engine. It is a straight drop in while any other needed modifications to the bay. It came from a 1979 Honda Accord. It started off with 72 horse power.

    Quote Originally Posted by Schroeder View Post
    Are you looking for a AFR as well or just looking to get a baseline before modding? If looking for an AFR make sure and have an O2 bung welded in before you go. Plus take all associated jets and a spare set of plugs if your going for "Tuning". Also if you are going for tuning make sure to find out if you are "renting" the Dyno or if the shop is doing all of the work. That way you know what tools to bring. Good luck and enjoy the experience!!!
    I don't know what AFR is, but I am just wanting to know what this engine's horse power is right now. It's a completely stock engine. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    I have an EK engine. It is a straight drop in while any other needed modifications to the bay. It came from a 1979 Honda Accord. It started off with 72 horse power.



    I don't know what AFR is, but I am just wanting to know what this engine's horse power is right now. It's a completely stock engine. Later, QD.
    Just go to a dyno and get a set of pulls. They will handle everything for you, and will give you the printout when they have finished.
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    Quote Originally Posted by David88vert View Post
    Just go to a dyno and get a set of pulls. They will handle everything for you, and will give you the printout when they have finished.
    Well that is my question. With my old engine, I'm nervous about something breaking. If they break it, will they take care of that? Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    Well that is my question. With my old engine, I'm nervous about something breaking. If they break it, will they take care of that? Later, QD.
    Nope all shops have you sign a wavier. Well most shops atleast!


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    Quote Originally Posted by B18c1Turboed View Post
    Nope all shops have you sign a wavier. Well most shops atleast!
    That's what I thought. And I can't afford for a shop to blow my engine and I have to fix it. And I know that if the engine blew (for the most part) it wouldn't be the shop's fault at all. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    That's what I thought. And I can't afford for a shop to blow my engine and I have to fix it. And I know that if the engine blew (for the most part) it wouldn't be the shop's fault at all. Later, QD.

    Is the car already tuned and you just want to do some pulls, or do you need the car tuned?

    If it is already tuned, and tuned properly, the dyno will not blow up the motor. The dyno is nothing more than a rolling road. If it will blow on the dyno, it will blow on the street.

    If the car is not tuned, you need to take it to the dyno to be tuned. That costs more of course, and you will want to go with a tuner you trust. Unfortunately, no tuner is going to guarantee that they will not blow your motor.

    If you want to see where your A/F is now, come by the house, and we will put my WB on the car and test. You can minimize the chance of damage by knowing where you stand first. That way, you can be more confident before you go to the dyno to get your output readings.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    I have an EK engine. It is a straight drop in while any other needed modifications to the bay. It came from a 1979 Honda Accord. It started off with 72 horse power.
    QD.
    Hmmm... I could have sworn you had an old Accord engine but whatever, I was wrong. An EK engine in that car isn't bad at all. I am surprised to see it drops right in.

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    yeah thats all you got cuz shortly after that picture you accepted tasteful wheels and better fitment into your life as your Lowered and Savior.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5speed View Post
    Hmmm... I could have sworn you had an old Accord engine but whatever, I was wrong. An EK engine in that car isn't bad at all. I am surprised to see it drops right in.
    I am 2 for my last 2 in confusing you, man. WAKE UP!!! Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    I am 2 for my last 2 in confusing you, man. WAKE UP!!! Later, QD.
    I think I was thinking of someone else who had a car in Covington that had the same car with the engine I thought. I am slow lately, damn.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™ View Post
    yeah thats all you got cuz shortly after that picture you accepted tasteful wheels and better fitment into your life as your Lowered and Savior.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5speed View Post
    I think I was thinking of someone else who had a car in Covington that had the same car with the engine I thought. I am slow lately, damn.
    You said you thought that my car had an Accord engine it but were wrong. I DO have the Accord engine in mine. You even quoted me saying it, lolol. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    You said you thought that my car had an Accord engine it but were wrong. I DO have the Accord engine in mine. You even quoted me saying it, lolol. Later, QD.
    Ahhh. I see. I was thinking EK as in the Civic chassis! lol

    I am so full of fail right now. I didn't even think about the engine code. Forgive me.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™ View Post
    yeah thats all you got cuz shortly after that picture you accepted tasteful wheels and better fitment into your life as your Lowered and Savior.

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