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You want your Subaru or Toyota to perform at its best. You want more power, better throttle response, and smoother acceleration. Dyno testing services and dyno tuning can help you achieve these goals. This post explains how these services work, what to expect, and how they can improve your vehicle’s performance.


What Are Dyno Testing Services?


Dyno testing services measure your vehicle’s power output and engine performance. A dynamometer, or dyno, is a machine that simulates driving conditions while your car stays in one place. It records data such as horsepower, torque, and air-fuel ratio.


Using this data, tuners can identify areas where your engine can be optimized. This is especially useful for Subaru and Toyota performance vehicles, which often respond well to fine-tuning.


Benefits of dyno testing services:


  • Accurate measurement of engine power

  • Identification of performance issues

  • Baseline data for tuning adjustments

  • Verification of tuning results


Eye-level view of a Subaru on a dynamometer machine
Subaru on a dyno machine during testing

How Dyno Testing Services Improve Your Vehicle


Dyno testing services provide a clear picture of your vehicle’s current performance. After testing, tuners adjust the engine’s computer settings to maximize power and efficiency. This process is called dyno tuning.


Dyno tuning involves modifying parameters like fuel delivery, ignition timing, and boost pressure. These changes help your engine run more efficiently and produce more power without risking damage.


For example, a Subaru WRX owner might see a 10-20% increase in horsepower after a proper dyno tune. A Toyota Tacoma driver could expect a 15-20% in horsepower and notice improved throttle response and smoother power delivery.


Key points about dyno tuning:


  • It is tailored to your specific vehicle and modifications

  • It ensures safe and reliable power gains

  • It can improve fuel economy in some cases

  • It helps maintain engine health by optimizing settings



How Long Does It Take to Dyno Tune a Car or Truck?


The time required to dyno tune a truck depends on several factors. These include the truck’s engine size, modifications, and the tuner’s experience. Generally, a dyno tune session takes between 1 to 3 hours.


The process includes:


  1. Initial dyno testing to gather baseline data

  2. Adjusting engine parameters and testing changes

  3. Repeating tests to verify improvements

  4. Finalizing the tune and saving settings


For cars or trucks with extensive modifications, tuning may take longer. The goal is to ensure the engine runs smoothly and safely at higher power levels.


Plan your visit accordingly and communicate with your tuner about your car or truck’s specifics. This helps set realistic expectations for the tuning session.


What to Expect During a Dyno Tuning Session


When you bring your Subaru or Toyota to a dyno tuning session, expect a professional and methodical process. The tuner will secure your vehicle on the dyno and connect diagnostic equipment.


You will hear the engine revving as the dyno simulates driving conditions. The tuner will make adjustments in real-time, monitoring data to optimize performance.


You may be asked to provide information about your vehicle’s modifications and driving habits. This helps the tuner customize the settings to your needs.


After tuning, the tuner will run final tests to confirm power gains and engine stability. You will receive a printout or digital report showing the before and after results.


Tips for a smooth dyno tuning experience:


  • Ensure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition

  • Bring any relevant modification details

  • Ask questions about the tuning process

  • Follow any post-tuning recommendations


Why Choose Professional Dyno Tuning in New Mexico?


Choosing a professional dyno tuning service ensures you get accurate results and safe power gains. Experienced tuners understand the unique characteristics of Subaru and Toyota engines.


They use advanced equipment and proven tuning methods to maximize your vehicle’s potential. Professional tuning also reduces the risk of engine damage caused by improper settings.


New Mexico's altitude and climate can affect engine performance. A local tuner will account for these factors during the dyno tuning process.


CAMTuning Performance specializes in Subaru and Toyota tuning. They offer expert dyno testing services and custom dyno tuning to help you get the most from your vehicle.



Maintaining Performance After Dyno Tuning


After your vehicle is dyno tuned, maintenance is key to preserving the gains. Follow these simple steps:


  • Use high-quality fuel recommended by your tuner

  • Keep up with regular oil changes and fluid checks

  • Monitor engine performance and address issues promptly

  • Avoid aggressive driving until you are familiar with the new power delivery


By staying proactive, you ensure your Subaru or Toyota continues to deliver the power you expect.


Maximize your vehicle’s potential with professional dyno testing services and tuning. With the right expertise and equipment, you can enjoy improved power, better throttle response, and a more thrilling driving experience. Take the first step by booking a session with a trusted tuner today.

CAMTuning is commited to devlopment first, and SXTH noticed. Our tuning is now available bundled with or without their platform leading intake and intercooler.



The development won't end here either. As SXTH develops new parts, such as charge pipes, turbo inlet, etc, we will test them all on our dedicated in house development truck. Instead of learning on customer trucks, we are tuning our own nearly every day, with frequent trips to our dyno for validation. Follow along as CAMTuning, Cobb, and SXTH Element push the 4G Tacoma and 6G 4Runner platform foward!


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First, apologies for the long intro here. If you want, skip down to the dyno charts!

My name is Cameron, but everyone calls me Cam. For the last 18 years, I've been building and tuning Subarus ranging from 300-1100hp. While Subaru is where I started, I've recently shifted my interest back to off-road vehicles, which is where my love for cars began. My first car was a 1992 Jeep Cherokee, and I learned the hard way that water doesn't compress, which took a lot of overtime and long hours to fix during my college years.


Fast forward 25 years, and I've been spending much more time in the outdoors with my children, who are now between 12 and 21. We enjoy fishing, camping, running, and hunting all over the Southwest.


When I learned that Toyota had finally put a turbo engine in the Tacoma, it seemed fitting that I should get one as it fits my current lifestyle much better than a 1000whp Subaru WRX.  When I learned that Cobb Tuning was going to support the new 2.4L turbo, I couldn't wait to get to tuning mine. I've been a Cobb Protuner for Subaru and Mitsubishi for well over a decade, and believe they offer the most complete and mature tuning solutions for the platforms that they support.


My approach is this- offer the best service and safe tuning solutions, while being available to my customers or potential customers.  I'm eager to see where this new platform goes, and will be publishing results from my own personal development truck as well as customer trucks along the way.  If any aftermarket parts companies want unbiased, real world dyno results, please reach out. I have unlimited access to our dynojet, and would be happy to help.  If any Tacoma owners have questions about how tuning works, what the parameters are, and how to monitor them on the Accessport, please ask.


Now, on to the pics and dyno charts!


The day I brought it home. My first Tacoma, but one of many in a long line of turbo 4 cylinder vehicles.


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Couple of fishing trips- who says you can't haul in a 5' bed?



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Installing the Cobb Accessport- Exciting day. I've been a Cobb Protuner for over 12 years and believe their software is among the best anywhere.


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Dyno day!  Did some pulls on the stock file locked in 4th gear on 91, and then started custom tuning, focusing first on the awful oem fueling curve.  Then kept at it until I was happy with the curves.  The gains were really impressive and the truck feels phenomenal.  The shifting is so much better with the transmission tuned as well. I remapped the throttle to make it much more responsive, which really changes the driver experience.



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My 9 second WRX Wagon that I still have and drive, just because I know there are some Subaru people on the page!


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Then, some E30 dyno testing. This is with no increase to boost over the 91 tune.


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