Custom dyno tuning is an integral component of engine management. It can improve acceleration, gas mileage and power gains while keeping your vehicle within legal limits.
First and foremost, make sure your car is ready for the custom dyno tuning Adelaide. Check for motor mounts, belts and hoses in particular.
Motor Mounts
Motor mounts are composed of metal plates with rubber blocks bonded together. They act as an insulator between the engine and the vehicle's frame, shielding passengers inside from all noise and vibration generated when the engine makes power.
Motor mounts can be tailored for a particular application. Options include the material used, shape and size. Some mounts absorb more vibration than others, so you must select one that meets your requirements.
Rubber mounts are the most commonly used, offering the best dampening effect for vibration and noise. Unfortunately, they can crack or tear over time; polyurethane is a much better choice, as it has less deterioration potential and will last longer than rubber.
Centre-bonded mounts are another popular choice. They absorb vibration inputs from both sides of the mount (think rebound loading) and offer higher resilience than other solutions. Centre-bonded mounts can be made from various energy-absorbing elastomers.
Natural rubber is preferred for motor mounts due to its excellent resilience and resistance to chemicals, ozone and water than other materials.
Some of these mounts may be able to transmit more power to the wheels than other options, making them ideal for racing. Furthermore, they come in various materials, which make them more durable and resilient than other motor mounts.
Catch Cans
An oil catch can is a device designed to reduce oil consumption by collecting excess oil in a reservoir before being recirculated back into the engine. This feature is essential for turbocharged and direct injection engines since it reduces oil burning and improves fuel economy.
These cans help reduce emissions. In addition, they are easily retrofittable to various vehicles and prevalent in diesel and turbocharged engines since they capture hydrocarbons that would typically escape through exhaust systems.
Race cars that experience high amounts of blow-by often use large-capacity tanks. These containers are designed to catch any fluid that might escape through the PCV system during a race while providing enough volume so it does not enter the crankcase.
The ideal catch cans feature a filter that removes any contaminants in the oil before recirculating it to the engine. They should be drained and cleaned out regularly to prevent leaks.
Tires
Modern tires comprise an intricate combination of natural and synthetic rubbers, chemicals, and construction materials. The right combination ensures they retain their shape under load, resist cuts and punctures, and provide grip in dry or wet conditions.
On a tire sidewall, there are various identifying markings called tire codes. These codes indicate size, rating and other important data about that vehicle.
The rubber compound used in tires comprises various raw materials, such as vulcanising agents, hardening/booster chemicals, oil and fillers. Carbon black is integral to this composition by giving the tire its dark hue and reinforcing properties.
Tires contain rubber and reinforcement materials such as steel or nylon cord. These substances give the tire strength and flexibility.
Most passenger car and light truck tires feature nylon cords as their primary reinforcement, while heavy-duty trucks typically utilise steel belts for even greater strength.
At the extrusion or moulding stage, materials are introduced into raw rubber before heating to shape and bind its components together. Depending on the type of tire being produced, this process may take several minutes depending on its complexity.
Once the tire is complete, it goes through curing to harden the rubber and install all final details, such as branding and tire size information.
Manufacturing tires is a complex process that requires extensive skill and knowledge to create the highest-quality product. That is why tire makers continuously invest in technology to streamline their operations.
False Knock
False knock is a common problem with boosted engines and can have a massive impact on power gains when paired with high-octane fuel. It can also affect the acoustic sensor, which can cause many headaches trying to track down and fix it.
For this reason, you need to ensure your engine is healthy and ready to take the punishment that comes with a custom dyno tune. If it isn’t, putting it through more abuse than it’s used to could do more damage than good.