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Is it possible to tune a car without going on a dyno?

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Old 04-15-2011, 12:21 PM
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Default Is it possible to tune a car without going on a dyno?

Say you had a laptop with tuning software. Could someone sit in the passenger seat and tune the car while its driving, versus having to be strapped down on a dyno?
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Yes, depending on the setup. For every last newton-meter of power, you still want a dyno.




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