Desktop Dyno

[FirstEliminator]

   Hey guys,

     I spend a lot of time pondering cams, compression and other aspects of engines. It might be useful or at least fun to see what combos I can try to put together. Are any of these programs any good? Or, good for a non-Chevy engine?

 
   thanks,
        Mark

[jayb]

I like the Performance Trends Engine Analyzer software.  Its important to look at the results with a grain of salt though.  Simulation programs can show you trends, but don't bank on the actual numbers...

[My427stang]

I agree, there is a freeware EA as well, sort of short on airflow inputs, but can show trends.

I'd ignore the actual peaks, but the shape of the curves are interesting

[FirstEliminator]

Anyone familiar with either Desktop Dyno 5 or Dyno Sim 5?     Dyno sim is about twice as much. A quick scan down the list of features shows Dyno Sim 5 to have cam profiles to choose from.  Is this worth the extra money? Or, am I better off to get a freeware engine/dyno analyzer?


  thanks,
     Mark

[ericwevans]

I've used both and currently use DynoSim5.  I prefer DynoSim strictly for the reason that you can set it to iterate through specifications and let it crunch them and provide the Top 10 results.