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Old 08-03-2008, 11:37 AM   #74
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider View Post
if your car is pre-96, they have to do a dyno test. they run the car at 15 mph for 90 seconds or less depending on the tail pipe reading. the engine must be within a specific rpm range as well to ensure an accurate reading from the tailpipe.
yup and they put a magnetic inductor pick-up on the hood/by the windsheild to read rpms. and if the test runs for the full 90 or so seconds, the car failed. if all is well, itll end with around 48-52 seconds left.
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