How much does a Dyno cost?
12-10-2006, 01:34 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (MidwestAutoWorks)
You can get lucky and find a used setup for $15-20k, new they'll run about $25k i think for the small one, and up from there for the bigger models.
12-10-2006, 06:15 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (MidwestAutoWorks)
We got the 248x with all the extras and the labor for the inground install along with all computer stuff....38,000 total. The 224x would be about 10,000 less for what I see -
12-10-2006, 06:57 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (tony1)
I have a dumb question for some of you shop owners.. Do you guys buy these outright? (thats assuming u buy them new) or does dynojet have like a payment plan or some ****.
25k - 40k is an assload of money to just fork over on the cuff..
25k - 40k is an assload of money to just fork over on the cuff..
12-10-2006, 07:50 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (tony1)
last time i checked with dynojet they offer a lease. pay so much a month then option to buy at the end of the term for 1 cent. I think that was the deal.
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12-10-2006, 10:18 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (philipwight)
i never realized how considerable less a chassis dyno is compared to an engine dyno. a friend of mine just fired up his superflow engine dyno last weekend.
he had well over 120k in it, but that also included all the little things that pop up during construction
he had well over 120k in it, but that also included all the little things that pop up during construction
12-10-2006, 10:58 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (GrinderGuy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GrinderGuy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a dumb question for some of you shop owners.. Do you guys buy these outright? (thats assuming u buy them new) or does dynojet have like a payment plan or some ****.
25k - 40k is an assload of money to just fork over on the cuff.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yea they finance them. and pay a monthly payment
depending on how much u put down but from what ive seen 800-1100 a month!
the inground awd dynojet with eddy load control was 118k if i remember correct
25k - 40k is an assload of money to just fork over on the cuff.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yea they finance them. and pay a monthly payment
depending on how much u put down but from what ive seen 800-1100 a month!the inground awd dynojet with eddy load control was 118k if i remember correct
12-11-2006, 08:29 AM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (T4eg)
I own mine outright - but any lending company will loan the cash with good company or personal credit. Used right the dyno can bring in good cash flow for tyhe company...
12-11-2006, 09:38 AM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (GrinderGuy)
We financed a Dynojet 248C, through their leasing program. You pay them so many thousand a month for the lease period and at the end of the lease period you have the option of buying out the dyno for a $1.
Its an all or nothing proposition. You make all the payments you get to keep it, you default, they reclaim their dyno.
Its an all or nothing proposition. You make all the payments you get to keep it, you default, they reclaim their dyno.
12-11-2006, 11:52 AM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (tony1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I believe Dynojet does offer financing, not 100% sure though.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Tony dont need no stinkin financing, he is all cash.
I sold a kidney and paid cash for mine.
Tony dont need no stinkin financing, he is all cash.
I sold a kidney and paid cash for mine.
12-11-2006, 02:54 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (Whitfield Inc.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Whitfield Inc. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the 248x for sale too 
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12-11-2006, 03:21 PM
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Re: How much does a Dyno cost? (redboost10)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redboost10 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i never realized how considerable less a chassis dyno is compared to an engine dyno. a friend of mine just fired up his superflow engine dyno last weekend.
he had well over 120k in it, but that also included all the little things that pop up during construction</TD></TR></TABLE>
You don't have to spend that kind of money for an engine dyno.You can do a good job for under 30k new and a lot less used.
he had well over 120k in it, but that also included all the little things that pop up during construction</TD></TR></TABLE>
You don't have to spend that kind of money for an engine dyno.You can do a good job for under 30k new and a lot less used.
12-11-2006, 04:32 PM
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lol I have been asking myself that question for 3 years. I honestly do not see where the monthly overhead the dyno would carry with it would not only get repaid but would turn a profit. I guess Im just being my normal no risk taking self 
In addition I can definitely say its frustrating to know that if I ever did buy one Id likely end up with a Dynojet bc from a business perspective I think if any of them would help me make money it would be the Dynojet over what I'd really want (DynoDynamics).
In addition I can definitely say its frustrating to know that if I ever did buy one Id likely end up with a Dynojet bc from a business perspective I think if any of them would help me make money it would be the Dynojet over what I'd really want (DynoDynamics).
12-11-2006, 05:06 PM
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If you are just doing 3 Pulls for $50 or whatever...have fun making your payments, but If you can tune and have a decent customer base. You can make some money...I think If you can buy one used for cheap...you are golden.
12-11-2006, 05:15 PM
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Re: (Suprdave)
today is monday kinda a slow day at our shop --- we baselined 1 car 50.00 and tuned 2 cars @ 150.00 per hour 1 car was 2 hours - so today 500.oo day on the dyno. Dyno payed back is good if ---
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you know what you're doing and have a good customer base, a dyno will easily pay for itself and then some...</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you know what you're doing and have a good customer base, a dyno will easily pay for itself and then some...</TD></TR></TABLE>
12-11-2006, 06:54 PM
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A dyno can definitely pay for itself and then some. I think the hardest part is keeping the dyno running while trying to run other shop operations, unless you are just a tuner. It would be ideal if you could tune while other employees could keep things going or vice versa. IMO keeping a dyno running while turning out other work is a good way to generate additional income. As well a dyno can illustrate the power your work turns out and some customers love that proof.
12-11-2006, 08:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you know what you're doing and have a good customer base, a dyno will easily pay for itself and then some...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Damnit, I knew there was more to it then just buying the damn thing.
Damnit, I knew there was more to it then just buying the damn thing.
12-11-2006, 08:21 PM
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Haha, unfortunately, a lot of people really believe that just buying the dyno will bring in the business to pay for it. That's why there's so many used dyno's around. The dyno salesman tells the buyer about all the money their going to make with this nice new dyno, sucker buys, and ends up selling a year later because he can't make money with it. I've personally seen it happen more than a few times. If you don't know what you're doing and you don't have your customer's trust, you're not going to be very profitable.
12-11-2006, 08:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Haha, unfortunately, a lot of people really believe that just buying the dyno will bring in the business to pay for it. That's why there's so many used dyno's around. The dyno salesman tells the buyer about all the money their going to make with this nice new dyno, sucker buys, and ends up selling a year later because he can't make money with it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
very true.. the dyno shop we used for the tuning seminar was sold not more then a year after that..
very true.. the dyno shop we used for the tuning seminar was sold not more then a year after that..
12-11-2006, 09:20 PM
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As was a local shop called Wasabi here, same deal. Bought a giant 130K+ AWD Mustang dyno and closed the shop down 11 months later. Mustang had them convinced that the investment was worth it to have the biggest baddest dyno around that could measure over 2000lbs of torque. They told them they'd get everything from the race cars to the diesel guys. lol You better be a real bad *** and have a huge customer base if you plan to be profitable with a 130k dyno!