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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Chassis Dyno in West Michigan??

Anyone know fo any shops in the west michigan/ Grand Rapida area that have a chassis dyno that they will let you use?
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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Zack, there is a place in Nunica...can't remember the name off the top of my head though
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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come on james think! Think until it hurts!
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Was it Baker Engineering????
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Baker has a chassis dyno, yes. I know a few people who have been there. Not sure how much or whatnot, though.

*edit* Just looked it up. We should get a group or something this summer out there.
Single pull = $50 (a couple “runs” to measure torque/horsepower)
By the hour = $125/hr for first hour; $75/hr thereafter (for testing and tuning)
Discount rates for car clubs or other groups of 8 or more.

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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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well i know of at least three guys who will go so lets find 5 more and do it...i need to know where im at hp wise
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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I will do it. I'm putting a 355 in my TA and i'm lookin to make about 400hp. It would be cool to get it on the dyno if I can get it finished.

**now that i think about it my brother would too. Hes got an 84 regal we built for street/strip and an 82 ta he probably wouldn't mind bringing over here.

J.

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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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I think I might have a friend who may be interested as well.

I just sent them an E-mail regarding the pricing for a few number runs for a group of about 8-15. So we'll see what we're looking at.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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the problem with doing it in groups is that you normally dont get anytime to dyno tune. but it is fun to have a group to see everyone's car......
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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thats fine though because im just looking to see where my car is at right now, kinda get a baseline number before i add new heads and then after.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Here is what they say:

Mike,

Thanks for your interest in the Chassis Dyno at Baker Engineering. We
typically run events like this on Saturday mornings (8 am to 11) and the
group price is $40 per car for 10 or more ($400 minimum so if there are
fewer cars, each pays a little more). And yes, these are usually "single
pulls" which means that each car gets to make two or three runs
back-to-back. If someone wants to do some tuning, and put the car back on
the dyno, that would be considered two separate sessions, and that person
would pay $80. Each person gets a printout of the data collected. March is
good month to schedule such an event. Give us a call if you have any other
questions.

Sue J.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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well what are we waiting for...anyone who just wants to get some baselien numbers lets get over there in march
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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You can count me in too!
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Of course I will come! I'm in the same boat MonteMan357 is in.... LETS DO IT!! :rockon:
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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I'm in if my car has an engine by then.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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ditto:lala:
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Were abouts are you guys in Grand Rapids???
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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i knew you guys would be in (james and matt) Lets seriously get this rollin, we can see who the big dog is haha. My money is prolly on james but i guess we'll see.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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Originally posted by meeklay812
Were abouts are you guys in Grand Rapids???
SE side.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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as in Ada/ Cascade SE area, thatd be cool cause thats where meeklay, 406 TPI and me all are at.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 02:02 AM
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Not that far in the south east corner. I'm maybe 15 minutes highway time from the Cascade area. However, my Camaro is stored about 15 minutes east of Studio 28, if you know where that is.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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I live in Standale. about 20mins to 28th st where I work.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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I go to Grand Valley so youre pretty close to me in my apartment right now
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