In 1986, Jim opened up the first independent dyno testing facility for motorcycles and snowmobiles. Using the most modern fully computerized, fully instrumented SuperFlow engine dyno, he designed and built a chassis holding fixture and driveshaft system that enabled performance testing and tuning without having to remove the engines from the frames/chassis.
Jim also created
DynoTechResearch.com, now a subscription-based website that serves as a Consumer Reports-style source of information on stock snowmobiles and aftermarket modifications and components.
In 1989, DynoTech Research partnered with American Snowmobiler magazine to host the New York Shootout, ensuring that the sleds were "stock" by dyno certification. It has been an annual tradition ever since.
Do you have a question or feedback for Jim? Send him an email at contributor@amsnow.com.