DynoJet Power Vision 3 is a powerful tool for the tuner, whether professional or not.
DynoJet Power Vision 3 Review
Story & Photos: Cody Hooper
Picture this- a plug-and-play device that nets you 10 additional wheel horsepower on a bone-stock N/A car, a cooler-running engine, and infinite tuning capabilities for future engine modifications. Now, picture that unit at a price of less than $400. Meet DynoJet’s Power Vision 3, the latest in a long line of engine control computers from the EFI masters themselves.
With multiple tuning options on the market, sometimes it is hard to pick the right device for your closed-course or competition-use-only UTV. There are many reputable tuning companies that offer packages for the consumer looking for ease of installation, but not many devices that allow a user to make large tuning adjustments themselves. DynoJet prefers a different approach- they will gladly sell you a pre-tuned module, but they will also allow you to download and use their Power Core software to datalog and make adjustments to your tunes.
During our testing, we worked on a custom map with the exhaust gurus at HMF Racing for our YXZ1000R. Using HMF’s full Performance Series Blackout exhaust and the DynoJet Power Vision 3, we datalogged and reformed the map until we had a solid-running unit making about 20 wheel horsepower over stock. We used DynoJet’s $349.99 “WB-PV22-1” Yamaha Wideband Kit for Power Vision 3 to read air/fuel trims during data logging. Note that if you would like to read air/fuel trims with the PV3, you will need to purchase the correct wideband adapter for your machine, as it is sold separately.
The user interface on the PV3 is very easy to understand, and the installation couldn’t be easier- it’s one plug and play cable. The PV3 unit can be dash-mounted and used as a gauge or stored, and it has a mini USB port on the side for easy connection to a laptop. Once connected to a computer, you can load or edit maps and data logs using some of the most powerful tuning software available to the public. If you’re the type that used to rejet your own carburetors and likes to turn wrenches, or you just want to learn more about how your engine’s fuel management system works, the Power Vision 3 is a great, inexpensive place to start.
The Power Vision 3 can hold multiple maps, and it only takes a few minutes to tune the car. It’s easy enough to do trailside if you are so inclined, but we found ourselves using the DynoJet PV3 for an additional gauge when driving, and only updated the tune files when we made revisions. The high-contrast screen is easy to see even in daylight, and the unit itself is built fairly tough.
For more information, go online to www.DynoJet.com or call the experts at (800) 992-4993!
Price: $399.99 (PV3), $349.99 (Wideband kit)
Manufacturer Website: www.DynoJet.com
