Dyno Pulls with an ATX

Newcat016 · 02-25-2007, 05:16 PM

Alright, i went to a very reputable local tuning shop in order to get some more insight on tuning. Firts things first i talked to one guy who was rather dumb. I told him i needed a SCT xcal 2 to calibrate and tune my mercury cougar. He said they don't support them. I insisted that they do and finally was able to confirm this with there tuning tech(the smart one). Now when i asked how to tune the atx they said they would just do some data logging. He tried to explain why an atx couldn't do pulls but i was confused as all hell

. Will someone please give me the reason why i couldn't do i dyno pull with my atx. in some simplier terms.

jaged · 02-25-2007, 05:27 PM

because the guy is a dumbass and doesnt want to deal with it. Bensenvil had his atx on a dyno this past fall. I know several others have as well

hamill · 02-25-2007, 05:39 PM

I have heard that some FWD's can't be dyno'd at some shops due to concerns with alignments being off (as an excuse).....but have NEVER heard anyone say they can't dyno an automatic.

be thankful they didn't try to reset the computer lol....

EDIT: Tell them you want to adjust the shift points and add a few degrees of timing....that might help

jaged · 02-25-2007, 05:42 PM

that could be true if they use rollers, but if they tie it down properly it should be an issue. where bensenvil had his done they use portable packs that bolt right to the hubs

whiteboy477 · 02-25-2007, 06:50 PM

I remember video's of nemisis getting dyno tuned in his ATX with nitrous. so I know it is possible.

Bigoudi · 02-25-2007, 07:25 PM

Mine has been on a dyno several times. Shouldn't be a problem for you. The guy just doesn't know what hes talking about probably.

Greg

TrackCat · 02-25-2007, 07:53 PM

They are not tuners. They are Hacks.
All tuning is the same with any car regardless of ECU interface, Transmission, NA, Turbo, Supercharged, or number of Cylinders. What makes them soo good?? because they use set numbers from the company??
In Naperville there is a shop called GRD performence they attach the hub to get real power numbers down.

bensenvill · 02-25-2007, 09:16 PM

ok first of all, if this shop is confused on how to even get your car onto the dyno, do you really want them reprogramming your engine???!!?!

stop for a minute and think... and walk away.

COOGAH · 02-26-2007, 01:15 AM

i pray you are not talking about bristol dyno, i was planning on going there

cpapashley · 02-26-2007, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bensenvill

ok first of all, if this shop is confused on how to even get your car onto the dyno, do you really want them reprogramming your engine???!!?!

stop for a minute and think... and walk away.

Wise words indeed. Just walk away if they don't know how to do it, find someone who knows what they are doing.

02-25-2007, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Newcat016 NECO Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Manchester CT Posts: 768	Dyno Pulls with an ATX Alright, i went to a very reputable local tuning shop in order to get some more insight on tuning. Firts things first i talked to one guy who was rather dumb. I told him i needed a SCT xcal 2 to calibrate and tune my mercury cougar. He said they don't support them. I insisted that they do and finally was able to confirm this with there tuning tech(the smart one). Now when i asked how to tune the atx they said they would just do some data logging. He tried to explain why an atx couldn't do pulls but i was confused as all hell . Will someone please give me the reason why i couldn't do i dyno pull with my atx. in some simplier terms. __________________

02-25-2007, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaged shoot me now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: hebron, in Posts: 14,284 Images: 3	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX because the guy is a dumbass and doesnt want to deal with it. Bensenvil had his atx on a dyno this past fall. I know several others have as well __________________ BUY COUGARFEST RAFFLE TICKETS SM 86 now with two choices 2.5L or 3L

02-25-2007, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
hamill Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,679 Images: 4	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX I have heard that some FWD's can't be dyno'd at some shops due to concerns with alignments being off (as an excuse).....but have NEVER heard anyone say they can't dyno an automatic. be thankful they didn't try to reset the computer lol.... EDIT: Tell them you want to adjust the shift points and add a few degrees of timing....that might help

02-25-2007, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
jaged shoot me now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: hebron, in Posts: 14,284 Images: 3	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX that could be true if they use rollers, but if they tie it down properly it should be an issue. where bensenvil had his done they use portable packs that bolt right to the hubs __________________ BUY COUGARFEST RAFFLE TICKETS SM 86 now with two choices 2.5L or 3L

02-25-2007, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
whiteboy477 Always in need of help Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,397	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX I remember video's of nemisis getting dyno tuned in his ATX with nitrous. so I know it is possible. __________________ MODS- SVT lite, CAI, MSDS headers, Borla, Short shifter, B&G, KYB, jaged RSTB, 17" Black wheels, Vtec tail light covers, Alpine system.

02-25-2007, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bigoudi Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ and the Bay Area Posts: 1,723 Images: 4	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX Mine has been on a dyno several times. Shouldn't be a problem for you. The guy just doesn't know what hes talking about probably. Greg

02-25-2007, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
TrackCat NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 389	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX They are not tuners. They are Hacks. All tuning is the same with any car regardless of ECU interface, Transmission, NA, Turbo, Supercharged, or number of Cylinders. What makes them soo good?? because they use set numbers from the company?? In Naperville there is a shop called GRD performence they attach the hub to get real power numbers down.

02-25-2007, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
bensenvill is moving his car Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,236 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX ok first of all, if this shop is confused on how to even get your car onto the dyno, do you really want them reprogramming your engine???!!?! stop for a minute and think... and walk away. __________________ 1994 Lincoln Towncar w/ 112576 1996 Contour SE MTX loaded w/ 137179 1999 Silver Frost ATX original owner w/ 70500 RUNNING!!!!

02-26-2007, 01:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
COOGAH Protect the Cassel Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 3,990	Re: Dyno Pulls with an ATX i pray you are not talking about bristol dyno, i was planning on going there __________________ Ad Space For Sale

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