2 on the road – Haltech IG5 User Manual

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5.4.2 On the Road


Tuning on the road is similar to tuning on the dynamometer, but with hills, acceleration, gear-
ratios and brakes providing the necessary retarding force. Although it is harder to maintain
constant load and speed, it is still possible to use the same procedure used on the dyno. It will
be necessary to have one person drive while another does the tuning.

Load the engine by selecting an appropriate gear and either driving up a constant grade hill,
applying the brake or handbrake.

WARNING:

BE VERY CAREFUL USING THE BRAKE TO LOAD THE ENGINE.

THE BRAKES CAN GET VERY HOT AND SUFFER FROM BRAKE

FADE (REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY) AND THE CARS

HANDLING MAY BECOME UNSTABLE. ALL ROAD TESTING

SHOULD BE DONE AT LOW SPEED.

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