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I'm running short on time to get my engine together and in the car to be ready for 1st pts race. How much does it normally cost to dyno a new engine? What usually is included? 
I had machine work done (was even allowed to help with some of it) but I'm doing all the checking/fitting and final assembly myself, in my shop.
I'm concidering the dyno time to make sure that the engine is ready to go and broken in, no leaks, carb matched, timeing optimal ect. I think if I do go with the dyno time, I can put the engine in and go race right out of the trailer.
What do you guys think? Is it worth it? 
Thanks, Brian
I paid around 600 bucks to have mine dyno'd. It was dyno'd at the shop that built the motor.
It's a good time saver. If there is a mechanical problem you'll know right away. You skip installing it in your car, driving to the track finding out you have a problem there and then having to fix it.
You get a chance to quickly see what a lot of tunning changes will do to your motor. It's a lot easier to change valve lash and carb jets whith the motor up on a dyno stand than in the engine bay of your car.
It's not a question of wether or not it's a good idea it definately is. It's a question of money and time. You could do all this at the track and you will have to make some adjustments there any way. Or you can skip a lot of the basic set up and go straight to the fine tunning.
If you have the money I would definately do it.
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