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Old 03-21-2007, 09:53 PM
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When you dyno tune your car, which gear are you using to run on the dyno?

can you guys explain to me why it has to be that specific gear?

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Old 03-21-2007, 10:12 PM
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i'm sure a lot of people know way better than me. But if I'm not mistaken the gear chosen is usually the closest gear to 1:1 on our cars it should be 3rd gear. As to why, I have no idea...
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4th gear is the closest 1:1

@ 1.031

3rd gear is 1.393
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^^ Bingo.




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