engines being ran in can it be done on dyno?
25-02-2005 | 11:26 AM
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engines being ran in can it be done on dyno?
high guys i am 
got abit of a dilema im about to start the next monster rst but! once this puppies put together i unfortunately wont be able to drive it on the road to get the miles on as i have 18 months left befor retest and the dorris is nearlly ready for her test but wont get insurance so the car will be without tax ect can running in be done on a dyno and does anyone know of anybody that does this bet it,d cost a bom in fuel
than once mapped ect will be trailed so no prob
thanks in advance
got abit of a dilema im about to start the next monster rst but! once this puppies put together i unfortunately wont be able to drive it on the road to get the miles on as i have 18 months left befor retest
and the dorris is nearlly ready for her test but wont get insurance so the car will be without tax ect can running in be done on a dyno and does anyone know of anybody that does this bet it,d cost a bom in fuel than once mapped ect will be trailed so no prob
thanks in advance
25-02-2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by * Rudey *
ahhh got em mixed up cheers chaps know of any chip?
As mike says, you actually do it on a program which varies the speed up and down etc, it can actually be more effective than an equal amount of time on the road.
Id want to still see at least 3 hours running though probably for a road engine, then start mapping it at part throttle and lower rpm so that it gets some extra time before its actually fully under load.
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25-02-2005 | 11:51 AM
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Ive neve done it myself, so cant comment on the costs, but 400 quid on a 4wd rolling road sounds pretty reasonable to me.
Nice to be able to monitor everything as its running in, plus you can still be doing some basic mapping at the same time to ensure its running in just right and not bore washing which is a common mistake people make with "safe" running in maps.
Nice to be able to monitor everything as its running in, plus you can still be doing some basic mapping at the same time to ensure its running in just right and not bore washing which is a common mistake people make with "safe" running in maps.
25-02-2005 | 11:58 AM
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Is it not better for an engine to be run in on the road ( real world driving, not motorway ) to ensure proper bedding in of the rings etc?
I know Rudey's circumstances dont give him much choice, was just wondering.
Cheers.
I know Rudey's circumstances dont give him much choice, was just wondering.
Cheers.
25-02-2005 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev H
Is it not better for an engine to be run in on the road ( real world driving, not motorway ) to ensure proper bedding in of the rings etc?
I know Rudey's circumstances dont give him much choice, was just wondering.
Cheers.
I know Rudey's circumstances dont give him much choice, was just wondering.
Cheers.
You can wind it up and down the revs at will, and vary the load against it etc fully on a set of rollers.
25-02-2005 | 12:25 PM
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Rudey, not sure where you are based fella, but Northampton Motorsport offer this service, they're running my Mark1 in on their rollers in a few weeks 
Their cost is based on an hourly rate as far as i know and he's looking at 3hours for the Mk1.
Their cost is based on an hourly rate as far as i know and he's looking at 3hours for the Mk1.
25-02-2005 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by * Rudey *
so this 1000 mile std run in milage that im led to beleive must be done? is pony poo? how many miles would an rr run it for ya think 3 hrs would get you around 150 miles ? my last engine was ran in for 3k 
For a race engine with the piston slopping around the bore like a 16 year old lad up a prostitute, 50 miles is plenty, for a road going engine with tight tolerances i always go for 500 miles very fussy, then 500 miles steady use, then 1000 miles of not thrashing it.
25-02-2005 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
For a race engine with the piston slopping around the bore like a 16 year old lad up a prostitute, 50 miles is plenty,
lol, ah the joys of homebuilt engines ! PMSL
25-02-2005 | 12:45 PM
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Running an engine in is probably the most controversial topic ever and there appears to be no definitive answer available.
I personally supply my engines with a written running in and oil change program of bring to me for fuel and timing setting then a 1000mile step by step running in procedure after which they are to be returned to me for the boost and fuelling setting up.
I personally supply my engines with a written running in and oil change program of bring to me for fuel and timing setting then a 1000mile step by step running in procedure after which they are to be returned to me for the boost and fuelling setting up.
25-02-2005 | 12:50 PM
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yep thats how the 1900 was done until cam blew then it took another 2k befor the tuner had another slot available but i think it did it good to be ran in that long as it was indestructable i tried my hardest
stu could you do me a private run in i drop it off then asif by magic the miles apear then pick it up?
stu could you do me a private run in i drop it off then asif by magic the miles apear then pick it up?
25-02-2005 | 12:56 PM
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yes you can run it in on a dyno had a mate that was going to have his gtir engine run in on Norris Designs was going to be about Ł400 all in i think
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That's on their engine dyno
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25-02-2005 | 05:41 PM
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does harvey do it? 
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