Dyno Calibration ::::
InnovativeMotorWorks offers full dyno calibration on our in-house DynaPack Evolution 2WD chassis dynamometer. The DynaPack Evolution dyno is considered by many of the world's top calibrators, auto manufacturers, and enthusiasts to be THE ultimate tool to completely and effectively calibrate today's performance automobiles. The machine is capable of 4,500nM actual torque (as expressed at the drive hub, after being multiplied by the transmission/final gear) as of 2019.
Note, these rates DO NOT include time spent fixing mechanical/electrical problems on the vehicle, if any. Such issues will be addressed and charged additionally accordingly, within reason. We do not offer extensive mechanical or electrical repair services.
All in-house services are scheduled via telephone at (717) 218-8227. This number is for scheduling purposes ONLY. If you are looking for technical support or more information regarding the services, please contact us via e-mail.
Note, these rates DO NOT include time spent fixing mechanical/electrical problems on the vehicle, if any. Such issues will be addressed and charged additionally accordingly, within reason. We do not offer extensive mechanical or electrical repair services.
All in-house services are scheduled via telephone at (717) 218-8227. This number is for scheduling purposes ONLY. If you are looking for technical support or more information regarding the services, please contact us via e-mail.
| Engine Management | Platform | Price |
| Neptune RTP | OBD1 Honda | Discontinued |
| KTuner | Various Honda/Acura models, 2005+ | Starting @ $650 |
| Hondata S300 | OBD1 Honda | Discontinued |
| Hondata K-Pro | 02-04 RSX|Civic 02-05 S2000, more | Starting @ $650 |
| Hondata FlashPro | Various Honda/Acura models, 2006+ | Starting @ $650 |
| Cobb AccessPort | FK8 Civic Type R only | Starting @ $650 |
| OTHER | E-MAIL for more information | Starting @ $850 |
- All scheduled appointments require a $200 non-refundable deposit to book. This $200 goes towards your total, provided you show up for your scheduled appointment. Deposit may be transferred to another date ONCE, and must be done so at least 24 hours before the originally-scheduled slot. No-call/no-shows will have the deposit absorbed as a "missed appointment fee." The deposit is valid for six months from day of payment. No exceptions.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the start of your scheduled appointment, your deposit will be absorbed as a "late fee."
Thank you!
- Dyno calibration 'flat rates' are based on a potential total of four hours maximum per session, although most sessions are shorter in duration. This includes setup, and teardown, and the clock begins promptly at the scheduled time.
- Recalibration rates start at $300 for the first hour . Every hour after the first is charged at $200/hr. Recalibration rates only apply to the original client (does not apply if you purchased the car from someone who had the car calibrated here in the past). Recalibrations are capped at the price of a new calibration for the respective platform.
- Secondary fuel calibration (race gas, E85, etc) is $150 extra. Bring at least 5 gallons (10 if the secondary fuel is E85) of the secondary fuel you wish to use. If the vehicle is a newer direct injection model and you intend on tuning with a lower blend of ethanol (E30 is common), ensure you show up on gasoline (E10 or so) and the tank level should be between 1/4 and 1/2 full so there is room to blend UP to our target when the time comes, without having to drain fuel from the system. This charge covers setting up FlexFuel compensation tables, if applicable. There is an additional $100 charge for leaded fuels, or you can supply your own new Bosch 17014 sensor for use during the session.
- Dyno calibration 'flat rates' are based on a potential total of four hours maximum per session, although most sessions are shorter in duration. This includes setup, and teardown, and the clock begins promptly at the scheduled time.
- Recalibration rates start at $300 for the first hour . Every hour after the first is charged at $200/hr. Recalibration rates only apply to the original client (does not apply if you purchased the car from someone who had the car calibrated here in the past). Recalibrations are capped at the price of a new calibration for the respective platform.
- Secondary fuel calibration (race gas, E85, etc) is $150 extra. Bring at least 5 gallons (10 if the secondary fuel is E85) of the secondary fuel you wish to use. If the vehicle is a newer direct injection model and you intend on tuning with a lower blend of ethanol (E30 is common), ensure you show up on gasoline (E10 or so) and the tank level should be between 1/4 and 1/2 full so there is room to blend UP to our target when the time comes, without having to drain fuel from the system. This charge covers setting up FlexFuel compensation tables, if applicable. There is an additional $100 charge for leaded fuels, or you can supply your own new Bosch 17014 sensor for use during the session.
E-Mail / Remote Calibration :::: |
In addition to in-house dyno calibration services, we also offer datalog-based "e-calibration", and live-access remote calibration (on a dyno somewhere other than here) services. These options are popular for clients who cannot feasibly make the trip here for calibration at our facility.
For live-access remote calibration services, please contact us for information.
For log-based e-calibration services, click the link below.
For live-access remote calibration services, please contact us for information.
For log-based e-calibration services, click the link below.
Calibration Checklist ::::
PLEASE NOTE: The quality of your calibration often directly correlates to your preparedness to be calibrated.
1.) Wheel keys/lugnuts : First and foremost, we use a DynaPack Evolution 3000 model dynamometer. It is a user-definable load-bearing dyno. In the name of consistency, safety, and sensitivity, the DynaPack removes the drive wheels from the equation and bolts directly to your hubs. So, in order for us to dyno test your car, we must remove the two drive wheels, and attach our hub adapters to the DynaPack's 'pods.' What does this mean? If you have aftermarket wheels and use lugnuts that require a special removal key, BRING THE TOOL WITH YOU. If we cannot remove your wheels, we cannot dyno test/calibrate your car! VERY IMPORTANT.
2.) Fluids : Before your scheduled appointment, be sure that all fluids are at their respective full levels, and in good condition. If it's been a while since your last oil change, you may want to consider changing it before you come for your calibrate. Coolant should be free of as much contaminants/corrosion as possible- a car that has a coolant system problem is no fun for power, AND the life of your engine. PLEASE make sure your coolant system is free of all airlocks before your appointment. Under fluids, let's talk about leaks. Please, please, PLEASE make sure the oil/coolant leaks are to an absolute MINIMUM before you arrive. We try to keep the dyno areas clean! Any cleaning of the floor after the dyno session is complete will result in a $25 clean-up fee.
3.) Check Engine Lights : Please make sure your car is not throwing any diagnostic codes. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but please call us for more details on what options you have. If you cannot track down and eliminate a code, let us know before your appointment, and we will make arrangements for more time (and labor) in order to solve the problem in some cases (make sure to do this well before your time slot; not the night before).
4.) Fuel supply systems : Making lots of power requires LOTS of fuel. With the late popularity in ethanol fuels, fuel systems need to be bigger than ever. Please consult us via email or over the phone if you have questions regarding what you may need in order to reach your goals safely and reliably.
5.) Spark Plugs : Make sure you have an extra set of spark plugs in the proper heat range for your respective engine combination. If you do not choose to supply your own spark plugs for the tuning session, we stock most popular heat ranges, and will charge accordingly for them. Spark plug heat range is very important! If you have questions regarding what plug to use for your application, don't hesitate to ask in advance. It's better to ask in advance than to bring the wrong plugs and have to buy new ones here!
6.) Wiring : Please sort out all wiring gremlins before your appointment. Again, there are exceptions to this rule, but please let us know beforehand, and we can schedule accordingly.
7.) Injector connectors/wiring : A popular part we see on a lot of cars these days are 'plug-and-play' injector connector adapters that provide an easy way to convert your OEM injectors to aftermarket counterparts with a different wiring connector. Beware! The majority of these adapters are made very poorly, and allow for intermittent connections. An intermittent injector connection can spell disaster VERY quickly. Because of this, we recommend you SOLDER all injector connections to your harness directly, and delete these adapters. Losing injector connection at wide open throttle will melt parts!
8.) Timing covers on B-Series / D-Series Honda engines : If you are having a Honda B or D-Series engine calibrated, DO NOT REMOVE THE LOWERING TIMING COVER. The timing cover has a line cast into the plastic that allows for easy synchronization of the distributor with the ECU, and keeps the belt safe from damage.
9.) Crankshaft pulley choice : Your crankshaft pulley is more than an accessory drive; it acts as a damper for harmonic vibrations through the crankshaft. Most aftermarket "racing" or "lightweight" pulleys do NOT have a damping property, and can spell disaster very quickly for your oil pump (if it's driven directly by the crankshaft). The only aftermarket crankshaft pulleys we recommend are from Fluidampr and ATI. DO NOT USE A "Civic Type R N1" PULLEY on your B-Series. For most applications, the OEM harmonic balancer crankshaft pulley is perfect.
10.) Exhaust : Keep exhaust leaks to a minimum. Well, more like to a non-existant. The wideband oxygen sensor we use is inserted into the exhaust stream via a standard oxygen sensor bung. For an accurate reading, the exhaust must not have any ambient air contaminating the reading. This leads us to the next thing on the list...
11.) O2 Sensor bung : The oxygen sensor used with our wideband controllers have a physically large probe. The hole for the O2 sensor MUST be opened up completely to accept the sensor. Also, PLEASE make sure we can remove your factory O2 sensor. Many times, O2 sensors get seized in the bung and are a pain to remove. So, if we have to take more time and a great deal more effort to remove your O2 sensor, you will be charged accordingly.
12.) Fuel level : Tuning your car requires the car to be running. For a car to run, it needs fuel. Before arriving for your appointment, be sure to fill up. :) If you are planning on getting a race gas calibration, please bring it with you. If you cannot source the fuel, please call at least one week ahead of time, and we can help track some down for you.
13.) Dump tubes for turbo cars : Most aftermarket turbocharged applications utilize an external wastegate. It is absolutely pertinent that you have a proper dump tube in place on the wastegate, and that it evacuates exhaust gas from the engine bay completely. Also, ensure that the outlet of the dump tube is pointing the opposite direction of the turbocharger inlet/air intake. Failure to have a proper dump tube in place may result in being sent home and your deposit lost.
14.) Couplers, clamps, and boost leaks : If you have a turbocharged/supercharged application being calibrated, please ensure the charge system will not blow a coupler off every other run. Time spent hunting down popped coupler connections is time lost towards your calibration. That being said, we advise everyone to build a boost leak tester and perform a leak test prior to your tuning appointment; they are easy to make, and will ensure you get the most out of your setup.
15.) MAP sensor selection : Be sure to size your MAP sensor accordingly to the planned boost levels you may be running. The stock Honda MAP sensors typically only read to 10psi. DO NOT PURCHASE ANY MAP SENSOR WITH NO BRAND NAME ON IT. These are junk, terrible junk. If you're going to use a sensor other than the stock Honda unit, purchase a Hondata or OmniPower MAP sensor.
16.) Make sure the car runs, if you have a user-end adjustable ECU : If you are using a platform like Hondata S300/K-Pro/FlashPro, KTuner user-end, Neptune RTP, Cobb AccessPort, etc, ensure the engine starts and runs with all cylinders firing before your tuning appointment. We are happy to assist you remotely in advance to ensure no time is wasted the day of your session, just ask!
17.) Basemaps : If you are using a user-end adjustable ECU, we can supply you with a starting calibration to get the car here for tuning. WE WILL ONLY SUPPLY THESE FILES WITH A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT AND DEPOSIT ON FILE!
18.) Release Form : Before any work officially begins on your vehicle, you will be required to sign and date a release form. This form states that you understand the inherent risks in having your car dyno tested or calibrated, and wish to proceed, relieving all liability from the operators or calibrators.
19.) Show up on time! : Your time is valuable, as is ours. Please arrive on-time to your tuning appointment. If you are unable to make an appointment, please call ahead at least two business days beforehand, so we can make the necessary changes to the schedule. If you cancel your appointment at least 24 hours before your original time slot, your deposit will remain in our system for up to six months. If you do NOT give us more than 24 hours notice of concellation, your deposit is applied as a "missed appointment fee."
20.) Spectator limit, shop rules : While we understand having your project dyno tested/calibrated is exciting, and you may have some friends interested in the process, we ask you limit your party to a maximum of three people total. We have limited space, and it's very difficult to work efficiently with 10 people standing around the car we are attempting to load/unload the vehicle/work. We also ask that you do not smoke in the dyno area, which includes immediately outside the bay doors (this includes "vaping"). Spectators are not permitted to stand forward of the pods on the DynaPack, or forward of any roller on the Mustang Dyno; this is for your safety. You're free to spectate from outside the bays or in the middle of the room between the two machines.
1.) Wheel keys/lugnuts : First and foremost, we use a DynaPack Evolution 3000 model dynamometer. It is a user-definable load-bearing dyno. In the name of consistency, safety, and sensitivity, the DynaPack removes the drive wheels from the equation and bolts directly to your hubs. So, in order for us to dyno test your car, we must remove the two drive wheels, and attach our hub adapters to the DynaPack's 'pods.' What does this mean? If you have aftermarket wheels and use lugnuts that require a special removal key, BRING THE TOOL WITH YOU. If we cannot remove your wheels, we cannot dyno test/calibrate your car! VERY IMPORTANT.
2.) Fluids : Before your scheduled appointment, be sure that all fluids are at their respective full levels, and in good condition. If it's been a while since your last oil change, you may want to consider changing it before you come for your calibrate. Coolant should be free of as much contaminants/corrosion as possible- a car that has a coolant system problem is no fun for power, AND the life of your engine. PLEASE make sure your coolant system is free of all airlocks before your appointment. Under fluids, let's talk about leaks. Please, please, PLEASE make sure the oil/coolant leaks are to an absolute MINIMUM before you arrive. We try to keep the dyno areas clean! Any cleaning of the floor after the dyno session is complete will result in a $25 clean-up fee.
3.) Check Engine Lights : Please make sure your car is not throwing any diagnostic codes. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but please call us for more details on what options you have. If you cannot track down and eliminate a code, let us know before your appointment, and we will make arrangements for more time (and labor) in order to solve the problem in some cases (make sure to do this well before your time slot; not the night before).
4.) Fuel supply systems : Making lots of power requires LOTS of fuel. With the late popularity in ethanol fuels, fuel systems need to be bigger than ever. Please consult us via email or over the phone if you have questions regarding what you may need in order to reach your goals safely and reliably.
5.) Spark Plugs : Make sure you have an extra set of spark plugs in the proper heat range for your respective engine combination. If you do not choose to supply your own spark plugs for the tuning session, we stock most popular heat ranges, and will charge accordingly for them. Spark plug heat range is very important! If you have questions regarding what plug to use for your application, don't hesitate to ask in advance. It's better to ask in advance than to bring the wrong plugs and have to buy new ones here!
6.) Wiring : Please sort out all wiring gremlins before your appointment. Again, there are exceptions to this rule, but please let us know beforehand, and we can schedule accordingly.
7.) Injector connectors/wiring : A popular part we see on a lot of cars these days are 'plug-and-play' injector connector adapters that provide an easy way to convert your OEM injectors to aftermarket counterparts with a different wiring connector. Beware! The majority of these adapters are made very poorly, and allow for intermittent connections. An intermittent injector connection can spell disaster VERY quickly. Because of this, we recommend you SOLDER all injector connections to your harness directly, and delete these adapters. Losing injector connection at wide open throttle will melt parts!
8.) Timing covers on B-Series / D-Series Honda engines : If you are having a Honda B or D-Series engine calibrated, DO NOT REMOVE THE LOWERING TIMING COVER. The timing cover has a line cast into the plastic that allows for easy synchronization of the distributor with the ECU, and keeps the belt safe from damage.
9.) Crankshaft pulley choice : Your crankshaft pulley is more than an accessory drive; it acts as a damper for harmonic vibrations through the crankshaft. Most aftermarket "racing" or "lightweight" pulleys do NOT have a damping property, and can spell disaster very quickly for your oil pump (if it's driven directly by the crankshaft). The only aftermarket crankshaft pulleys we recommend are from Fluidampr and ATI. DO NOT USE A "Civic Type R N1" PULLEY on your B-Series. For most applications, the OEM harmonic balancer crankshaft pulley is perfect.
10.) Exhaust : Keep exhaust leaks to a minimum. Well, more like to a non-existant. The wideband oxygen sensor we use is inserted into the exhaust stream via a standard oxygen sensor bung. For an accurate reading, the exhaust must not have any ambient air contaminating the reading. This leads us to the next thing on the list...
11.) O2 Sensor bung : The oxygen sensor used with our wideband controllers have a physically large probe. The hole for the O2 sensor MUST be opened up completely to accept the sensor. Also, PLEASE make sure we can remove your factory O2 sensor. Many times, O2 sensors get seized in the bung and are a pain to remove. So, if we have to take more time and a great deal more effort to remove your O2 sensor, you will be charged accordingly.
12.) Fuel level : Tuning your car requires the car to be running. For a car to run, it needs fuel. Before arriving for your appointment, be sure to fill up. :) If you are planning on getting a race gas calibration, please bring it with you. If you cannot source the fuel, please call at least one week ahead of time, and we can help track some down for you.
13.) Dump tubes for turbo cars : Most aftermarket turbocharged applications utilize an external wastegate. It is absolutely pertinent that you have a proper dump tube in place on the wastegate, and that it evacuates exhaust gas from the engine bay completely. Also, ensure that the outlet of the dump tube is pointing the opposite direction of the turbocharger inlet/air intake. Failure to have a proper dump tube in place may result in being sent home and your deposit lost.
14.) Couplers, clamps, and boost leaks : If you have a turbocharged/supercharged application being calibrated, please ensure the charge system will not blow a coupler off every other run. Time spent hunting down popped coupler connections is time lost towards your calibration. That being said, we advise everyone to build a boost leak tester and perform a leak test prior to your tuning appointment; they are easy to make, and will ensure you get the most out of your setup.
15.) MAP sensor selection : Be sure to size your MAP sensor accordingly to the planned boost levels you may be running. The stock Honda MAP sensors typically only read to 10psi. DO NOT PURCHASE ANY MAP SENSOR WITH NO BRAND NAME ON IT. These are junk, terrible junk. If you're going to use a sensor other than the stock Honda unit, purchase a Hondata or OmniPower MAP sensor.
16.) Make sure the car runs, if you have a user-end adjustable ECU : If you are using a platform like Hondata S300/K-Pro/FlashPro, KTuner user-end, Neptune RTP, Cobb AccessPort, etc, ensure the engine starts and runs with all cylinders firing before your tuning appointment. We are happy to assist you remotely in advance to ensure no time is wasted the day of your session, just ask!
17.) Basemaps : If you are using a user-end adjustable ECU, we can supply you with a starting calibration to get the car here for tuning. WE WILL ONLY SUPPLY THESE FILES WITH A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT AND DEPOSIT ON FILE!
18.) Release Form : Before any work officially begins on your vehicle, you will be required to sign and date a release form. This form states that you understand the inherent risks in having your car dyno tested or calibrated, and wish to proceed, relieving all liability from the operators or calibrators.
19.) Show up on time! : Your time is valuable, as is ours. Please arrive on-time to your tuning appointment. If you are unable to make an appointment, please call ahead at least two business days beforehand, so we can make the necessary changes to the schedule. If you cancel your appointment at least 24 hours before your original time slot, your deposit will remain in our system for up to six months. If you do NOT give us more than 24 hours notice of concellation, your deposit is applied as a "missed appointment fee."
20.) Spectator limit, shop rules : While we understand having your project dyno tested/calibrated is exciting, and you may have some friends interested in the process, we ask you limit your party to a maximum of three people total. We have limited space, and it's very difficult to work efficiently with 10 people standing around the car we are attempting to load/unload the vehicle/work. We also ask that you do not smoke in the dyno area, which includes immediately outside the bay doors (this includes "vaping"). Spectators are not permitted to stand forward of the pods on the DynaPack, or forward of any roller on the Mustang Dyno; this is for your safety. You're free to spectate from outside the bays or in the middle of the room between the two machines.