Dyno Testing & Tuning
Numbers don't guess. Our 1,500 HP engine dyno proves what your engine actually makes — with a printed data sheet for every run, and the tuning to make the most of it.
What the Dyno Cell Does
From a fresh-build break-in to a full custom map — every session ends with data you can read, keep and show.
Power Verification
Buying a crate engine from us? It can be dyno-proven before it ships — you get the sheet with the engine. Also available for engines you're selling or insuring.
Break-In Service
The critical first 20 minutes done right: cam break-in at controlled load and rpm, monitored oil pressure and temperature, first oil analysis if requested.
ECU Tuning & Mapping
Standalone management (Holley Terminator X, HP, Haltech, Link) mapped on the dyno — fuel, timing, boost and idle, tuned for your fuel and use.
Carb & Ignition Setup
Jetting, power valve, accelerator pump and distributor curve dialed in under load — not by ear in a parking lot.
Problem Diagnosis
Down on power, misfire under load, detonation? The dyno reproduces the fault safely while we watch the data — compression, leakdown and sensor logs.
Race Season Checks
Pre-season baseline and mid-season refresh checks. Catch the power loss before the final, not after it.
Every Session Includes
You don't just get a number shouted across the shop. A dyno session at NH Race Engine means:
- Pre-run inspection — mounts, fluids, fuel quality, leaks, safety check
- Full data logging — torque, power, air/fuel, oil pressure, temperatures, rpm
- Printed & digital data sheet — every run, corrected to standard conditions
- Run-by-run explanation — what the curves say, in plain language
- Written recommendations — if the data shows room for improvement
- Secure cell — your engine runs behind blast-rated walls, insured while here
Sessions & Pricing
Straightforward half-day and full-day bookings. Fuel for the session is included; your engine, our coffee.
| Session | Best For | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power verification | Baseline numbers, pre-sale proof, insurance | ±2 hours | €295 |
| Break-in + verification | Fresh builds — cam break-in, then full pulls | Half day | €450 |
| Tuning session | ECU mapping or carb/ignition dial-in | Half day | €495 |
| Full custom tune | Stand-alone ECU from base map to final | Full day | €895 |
| Diagnosis under load | Fault-finding with full instrumentation | From 2 hours | €295+ |
All prices include VAT. Dyno sessions are by appointment — book via the quote form or email.
Bringing Your Engine? Read This First
A smooth session starts before the engine goes on the stand:
- 🔩 Complete and sealed — gaskets, plugs, no weeping seals. We can't run a leaker.
- 🛢️ Correct oil fitted — break-in oil for fresh builds; tell us what's in it.
- ⛽ Tell us your fuel — pump 98, E85, race fuel — tuning depends on it.
- 📄 Bring the spec — cam card, compression ratio, ignition system, any previous maps.
- 🔌 All sensors & ECU — including wideband, harness and handheld/laptop cables.
- 🚚 No transport? Ask about collection — we pick up engines across NL/BE/DE.
Common Questions
Our cell is an engine dyno: the engine bolts directly to the brake, out of the vehicle. That measures true flywheel power with no drivetrain losses, wheels or traction in the way — the honest number. It also means we can break in and tune an engine before it ever goes into your car.
Done properly, no. The cell applies controlled, measurable load — gentler and safer than full-throttle on the road with no instrumentation. Oil pressure, temperatures and air/fuel are watched every second; anything abnormal and the run stops. For fresh builds, dyno break-in is actually the safest way to start an engine's life.
Yes — we tune engines built anywhere, on most stand-alone systems (Holley Terminator X / HP / Dominator, Haltech, Link, MegaSquirt). Bring the engine with its harness and any existing map; we start from a safe baseline and work up. Factory ECU reflashing depends on platform — ask first.
The brake and sensors are calibrated on a fixed schedule and results are corrected to standard atmospheric conditions, giving ±0.5% repeatability run-to-run. Every sheet states the correction factor used — so your numbers compare fairly against any other properly-corrected dyno.
Every custom build and remanufactured engine we sell is dyno-tested before dispatch — break-in and power runs included in the build price, data sheet in the crate. For stock crate engines, pre-shipment dyno verification is available as an add-on.
Book the Dyno Cell
Tell us the engine and the goal — verification, break-in or a full tune — and we'll reply with a date and a fixed price within one business day.
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