Chassis dynamometers(or what we commonly refer to as a dyno) have become an essential tool in the pursuit of maximum engine performance, regardless of whether you’re building a modified street machine ...

Any test session at Westech Performance Group is an enlightening experience. Depending on how things go, it can either be a joyous or a humbling situation. Either way, there's always something to ...

In 1995, engine shootouts were big around the office, and staffers struggled to build the most power for the least money. One result of those days was a 351 Windsor engine that squeaked out 447 hp at ...

Gearhead vehicle discussions often go something like this: "How fast?" "What's the e.t.?" "How much boost?" "What's the horsepower and torque?" Whether bragging or fact, the answers are usually the ...

The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) operates 11 internal combustion engine test beds, featuring dynamometers ranging from five kilowatts to 745 kilowatts for powertrain research, along ...

Officially, the new BMW M3 and M4 make 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. (The upgraded Competition models make 503 hp and 479 lb-ft.) But early chassis dyno results indicate that BMW might be seriously ...

SwRI developed a connected and automated vehicle (CAV) chassis dynamometer that interfaces with traffic simulation software to provide a controllable, repeatable environment for testing the tools ...

There are many aftermarket venues with a knack for modifying some of the greatest muscle cars and performance trucks out there. But Hennessey Performance is clearly among the top contenders for the ...

Hennessey says its Venom F5 supercar boasts 1817 hp and 1193 lb-ft of of torque from its 6.6-liter pushrod-based V8. The Venom F5 is limited to only 24 examples, and all have been sold for $2.1 ...