Tekin Dyno, anyone still use?
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Tekin Dyno, anyone still use?
I am considering purchasing a cheap dyno as I am getting more competitive at the track and I think that will help in the horsepower area that is lacking alittle, though better driving is of course the most important.
I am currently looking at the integy dyno / motor checker, the BRP unit, and the Tekin 900 dyno.
I know the BRP and Tekin have been discontinued, but I can get them for a pretty cheap price and I wanted to know for those who have used the Tekin dyno, how valuable a tool is it compared to the integy one.
Also, just 1 simple dyno general question:
To power the tekin or integy, what type of power supply should I get ( car battery, etc ) and what specs should it have?
I am currently looking at the integy dyno / motor checker, the BRP unit, and the Tekin 900 dyno.
I know the BRP and Tekin have been discontinued, but I can get them for a pretty cheap price and I wanted to know for those who have used the Tekin dyno, how valuable a tool is it compared to the integy one.
Also, just 1 simple dyno general question:
To power the tekin or integy, what type of power supply should I get ( car battery, etc ) and what specs should it have?
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let me suggest saving for a power supply over the car battery. you'll spend 35-50 bucks on a cheap 12v battery, you'll need a to buy a charger for it (in case you don't have one already), then you're still stuck with a big bulky battery every time you want to use the dyno. not to mention the power supply will (should) last you years and years, and almost all of the future 'higher end' chargers you get can use the power supply.
overall, i agree with gary, the tekin is probably the best choice (from a dyno perspective) of the options listed.
overall, i agree with gary, the tekin is probably the best choice (from a dyno perspective) of the options listed.
#8
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i got a 50A power supply i can let go
#10
I got word from someone who stated that I can run the dyno off of a lawn mower battery which would work better than a car battery. Only thing is I don't know really want to look for in a battery. are there some things I should look for and others I shouldn't?
I am most likely going to get this at walmart, so if anyone knows of a good lawn motor battery let me know, also, a good way to charge it as well.
I am most likely going to get this at walmart, so if anyone knows of a good lawn motor battery let me know, also, a good way to charge it as well.
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if going this route, look for a battery in the 15-35 amp-hour range. robitronic reccomends a 17AH battery on their web site for their flywheel dyno. beyond the amp rating, preferrably look for something that is 'sealed'. Then you won't have to worry about venting/leaking as much.
as far as chargers go, you'll find a couple of cheap automotive/lawn chargers at walmart. most have a 'slow charge' rating of about 2 amps, and a 'fast charge' rating around 5-6. the only reccomendation i would make here is to get one that has some kind of charge measuring device on it. these are usually a needle gauge that shows how many amps are going into the battery. they work on the principle that as the battery charges up, the internal resistance increases, lowering the inbound charge amperage.
as far as chargers go, you'll find a couple of cheap automotive/lawn chargers at walmart. most have a 'slow charge' rating of about 2 amps, and a 'fast charge' rating around 5-6. the only reccomendation i would make here is to get one that has some kind of charge measuring device on it. these are usually a needle gauge that shows how many amps are going into the battery. they work on the principle that as the battery charges up, the internal resistance increases, lowering the inbound charge amperage.
#13
I picked up the Everstart U-1 Lawn / Garden Battery. It doesn't state however what the AH is. I may go back to walmart and pickup the 35AH battery that they do sell instead.
Will this battery work that I got for what I am doing or should I just go back and get another battery?
Will this battery work that I got for what I am doing or should I just go back and get another battery?
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yeah thats the one. looking at the ratings it states that the CA is like 140 and the CCA is like 140.
Reading up on the CA ( Crank Amps ) it states that this is a measurement of the amps it can deliver in a 30 second period. Do we run the dyno's longer than this I don't think.
Well, when using it to power my charger when its trying to charge a transmitter pack I got some weird errors on the charger, it wouldn't go up to the full 1 amp I specified. But if I do a 6 cell race pack it goes to 6amps no problems. Strange...
It states I have a 2 week return on it from Walmart so I will see how it goes I guess. I may just cycle a few packs tonite with it and see how it goes.
Reading up on the CA ( Crank Amps ) it states that this is a measurement of the amps it can deliver in a 30 second period. Do we run the dyno's longer than this I don't think.
Well, when using it to power my charger when its trying to charge a transmitter pack I got some weird errors on the charger, it wouldn't go up to the full 1 amp I specified. But if I do a 6 cell race pack it goes to 6amps no problems. Strange...
It states I have a 2 week return on it from Walmart so I will see how it goes I guess. I may just cycle a few packs tonite with it and see how it goes.