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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Need a Dyno in SoCal

Anyone have any recommendations on a place to get some dyno time in?

I need a place that will let me change out the cams on my Fiat to do some comparisons.

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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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doesn't evosport have a dyno there in huntington beach
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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there's one in hermosa beach... or van nuys...
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Can anyone think of one that is out by the 10 or the 60? Say East LA or further out East?

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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Can anyone think of one that is out by the 10 or the 60? Say East LA or further out East?

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not sure on that area...
maybe hippo knows...?
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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not sure on that area...
maybe hippo knows...?
i dunno **** about dyno shops...

doesn't vadim's P-car shop own a dyno? thought they are close to you?
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I would like to dyno my Jeep Wrangler, doing some mods that have skeptics (what else is new). I think Vadim's shop in HB that hosted Evosport for a while, actually Sho Shop has been sold a long time ago. Vadim actually works at MB of Laguna Niguel (ask him for the MBWorld discount).
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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i dunno **** about dyno shops...

doesn't vadim's P-car shop own a dyno? thought they are close to you?
Vadim is no longer with GMG he is working with VRP now
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Thanks for the input guys.

I'm going to start calling to schedule time. I'm trying to dyno stock, then with a cam, then try to dial in my adjustable cam wheel. If time permits I'll do different air intake setups. Funny thing is if I get say 5 -7 hp I'll be so stoked. 1.5L engines designed in the freaking 60s just don't have power.

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Vadim is no longer with GMG he is working with VRP now
he kept moving around...lol
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E, did you find a shop you feel comfortable using?

I’d like to do some before & after runs with the header installation.
Please let me know...TIA.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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E, did you find a shop you feel comfortable using?

I’d like to do some before & after runs with the header installation.
Please let me know...TIA.
I suck. I didn't do a before, but definetly will do an after dyno. I did get the cam and sprocket in. It took A LOT longer than I expected. Mostly because, while in the warehouse, it seemed like the phone was ringing every time I was settled in and working. Darn customers!

I have used Josh at HOP in Huntington Beach (House of Power), but at $135 with A/F monitoring, I think it is a bit pricey.

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Not at all.

Important thing is that your cam is in. Ferreri'esque, eh? Sweet!

It’s been way too long since I’ve caught up with your blog. Excellent stuff. Must reading for any gear head. Especially enjoyed the runs in that 219 MPH Ferrari.
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