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engine dyno

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A dyno is a machine that lets mechanics test how much power a car’s engine makes, like a speedometer for the engine itself.

Technical Definition

An engine dynamometer (dyno) measures a vehicle’s power output by simulating road conditions and recording torque and RPM data.

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