Owning your own Dyno
The DTS is the official dyno for our Engine Masters Competition and with its proven track record in our event, it has demonstrated its worth. Who should consider owning a dyno? If you are a professional in the field of engine building, or even an amateur with the resources to make it happen, a dyno may well prove to be the most valuable resource in the shop. Besides being able to really dial-in an engine combination, spending time on the dyno has the effect of dialing-in the user. There is nothing like time on the dyno to really learn the characteristics of engine operation, and seeing the cause and effect relationships in making power is a teacher like no other.
DTS has stepped up to the plate with a specific dyno package named for our engine competition, the EM-2000 Engine Masters series dynamometer. We had a look at the rundown of features included in this package and came away impressed. The base price of $39,870 buys quite a substantial level of equipment. Optional and additional equipment makes the machine even more versatile, and the upgrades can be added as required. We thought it would be worth a look to see what it takes to be DTS-equipped.
The DTS EM-2000 Engine Masters Series Dynamometer:
Dual-rotor dynamometer power absorption unit, 2-inch stainless steel mainshaft, 1,000 hp, 10,000-rpm, 1,000 lb-ft continuous capacity rating, bi-directional high-speed torsionally compliant driveshaft
Fixed-base dynamometer stand with driveshaft safety guard
Engine starting system with 2kW starter
Heavy-duty engine docking cart with four adjustable jack screw uprights
Digital dual-valve dynamometer control system
Torque calibration arm
Thermostatically controlled, wall-mount, heavy-duty engine cooling column
Two control joysticks (dyno speed and throttle position)
Electronically controlled remote throttle actuator system
Switch panel (power, ignition, engine start, emergency stop, hp range, and throttle travel adjust)
Six switching relays
High-speed industrial computer system
17-inch flat-panel color computer monitor
Computer keyboard
DTS 4000G comprehensive data acquisition and control system
Graphical software environment
Powerful integrated data analysis and graphing package
17 calculated channels
Variable speed, inertia-corrected sweep testing
High-speed modem
DynoCom customer support software package
Hewlett Packard DeskJet color printer
All connecting cables (35 feet standard)
Measured channel configuration (each with high/low warning and shut down)
Engine rpm
Engine torque
Fuel flow 0-80 gph
Fuel pressure
Oil pressure
Oil temperature
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel temperature
Dynamometer outlet water temperature
Three-channel automatic weather station (percent R.H., barometric pressure, and ambient air temp)
Training - All DTS systems include two days training at their facility in Shingle Springs, California; on-site training is available by special quotation
Ongoing support is available direct from the factory via DynoCom at no charge
Options, Additional Equipment And Cost:
PM-15D Upgrade to aluminum bronze Powermark absorption unit 2,000hp, 15,000rpm, 1,500 lb-ft, continuous capacity, $850
DTS - DCS Additional engine docking cart, $2,450
DTS - 1633 Engine-mounting kit one each, rear engine mount, $1,485
DTS - 1204 Universal flywheel drive adapter, $475
DTS - 1095 Additional starter, $625
DTS - Rear engine mounts, various block patterns available, $750
DTS - 1007P Pressurized engine cooling column (in exchange for standard column with system), $1,900
DTS - 1240 Tilton flywheel drive adapter, $495
DTS -1248 GM Crankshaft inertia drive adapter, $550
DTS - 1212 GM Crankshaft adapter button, $375
DTS - 1650 Additional CV Joint, $850
DTS - LMD Lambda system for fast and accurate A/F ratio (price per channel), $1,825
DTS - EAF Air Flow System for engine inlet (connecting hose to engine not included), $5,800
DTS - JTB Engine blow-by system, $2,850
DTS - 1420 Additional pressure transducer, $330
DTS - 1493 Vacuum transducer -15/+15 psi, $330
DTS - 1438 Additional type "K" 6-inch thermocouple w/armor shield, $85
DTS - 1616 Additional Flow Transducers Consult Factory (water, oil, different fuels, etc.)
Terms and Conditions:
30 percent due with purchase order
70 percent due at time of shipment
All sales are FOB Shingle Springs, California, for domestic use only Freight charges are collect unless otherwise arranged Prices do not include any taxes that may be applicable All orders are subject to acceptance by factory, Shingle Springs, California