earl

Here is an outline for the efi tuning seminar being held at Jotech and taught by Ben Strader. This seminar is being covered by Turbo Magazine and some of the big names attending will be Endyn's own Larry Widmar, Kenny Tran, Bob Norwood (I think), Arturbo and I am coming along as your food and drink server. Two spots have opened up in the seminar Check out this outline
Ben Strader’s EFI Tuning Seminar

OUTLINE


I. What is Tuning?
A) Calibrating an engine via Laptop
B) Creating a program that allows the engine to function in a certain manner consistent with the desired application
C) The process of testing and rearranging the files in a table that commands engine functions of a given nature

II. Why do we tune?
A) Maximum performance
1. power, torque
B) Drive-ability
C) Fuel Economy
D) Throttle response
E) Ambient conditions change
1. altitude
2. temperature
3. fuel quality

III. What things in a calibration can we tune?
A) Main fuel tables
B) Main Ignition Tables
C) Boost Tables
D) Idle Settings
E) Rev Limiters

IV. What kinds of Modifier Tables do we tune?
A) Cold Start Extra Fuel
B) Cold Start Extra Fuel Time limits
C) Warm-Up Ignition Tables
D) Warm Up extra Idle speeds
E) Acceleration Enrichment
F) Deceleration Fuel Cut
G) Altitude and Temp Correction
H) Battery Voltage Compensation

V. What Kind of A/F Ratio does the Engine want?
A) Idle
B) Part Throttle Light load
C) Part Throttle Heavy load
D) Full Throttle N/A
E) Full Throttle under Boost
F) Transient Throttle Accelerating
G) Transient Throttle Decelerating
H) Injection Timing Relative to crank position

VI. How Do I know how much Ignition Timing the Engine Wants?
A) Idle
B) Part Throttle light load
C) Part Throttle Heavy Load
D) Full Throttle N/A
E) Full Throttle under Boost
F) Transient Throttle

VII. How to read the Engine’s tell-tale signs of performance
A) Spark Plug color on porcelain
B) Spark Plug color on ground strap
C) Piston color on top
D) Exhaust pipe color
E) How does it sound
F) How does it feel

VIII. Dyno Tuning or Road Tuning; Which is better?
A) Dyno provides accurate readings
B) Dyno is a safe, controlled environment
C) Road or track tuning can be different than dyno
D) Dyno won’t provide every situation like atmospheric conditions
E) USE BOTH FOR THE BEST TUNE

IX. Tools of the Trade
A) Dyno
B) A/F Meter
C) Infrared Temp Gun
D) Spark Plug Light
E) Standard Test Light
F) Self Powered Test Light
G) DVOM
H) Oscilloscope for experts

X. Auxiliary Functions
A) VTEC Solenoid
B) IAC Valves
C) Nitrous Solenoids
D) Boost Solenoids
E) 2 Step Rev Limiter
F) Anti-Lag Function
G) Traction Control

XI. Fundamentals of Wiring
A) What size wire to use?
B) Solder or crimp ?
C) Use a relay or not?
D) Covering your wires
E) Making solid connections with solder
F) Making solid connections with crimpers
G) Using the correct connectors

XII. Tuning process from Start to Finish
A) What Octane will the engine run normally?
B) Is this the same octane that will be calibrated with?
C) What is the compression ratio?
D) Turbo, Supercharger, Nitrous, or N/A
E) Setting Fuel Pressure
F) Getting Started and Running
G) Set Mechanical Base Timing
H) Tune Engine to Idle properly after warm-up
I) Tune No-Load RPM sites
J) Tune No-Load Accel Enrich sites
K) Begin Part load tuning
L) Begin Moderate to heavy load tuning
M) Full Load tuning
N) Review data logs and power graphs
O) Make necessary changes
P) Street or Track testing and tuning

Price is $300. See you in the big D
Earl

Flamenco-T

see ya there earl, and I can not wait to see you and art serves drink hhahahaha

stan

int3gra

will u guys be wearing turbo boost aprons

someone film this seminar for me!!

b18bturbo

awesome good head s up earl thanks for the info

boostaholic

Damn, sounds like fun, wish i could be there!

int3gra

seriously, do these things get taped? I wouldnt mind buying the tape/dvd.

freakie

i enquired heaps about the video taping of this seminar, but no answer yet

Ben Huynh

iTrader: (6)

I think they're charging $300.00 per person for a reason.

bambooluv

I cant wait for this to go down lots of people to meet and lots of info to learn. And maybe Mike and Ben can finally finsh the debate on which is better cdi or dis hehe.-pete

Lei Siew Long

do you guys plan on hosting the same seminar in california anytime soon? also, does this seminar include hands on training?

Suprdave

IN, so I can find this later....


cant wait...

EFIGUY

Due to the legnth of the seminar and the difficulties involved in sound and video recording and then editing the seminar in order to have a professional look, we have decided not to record and sell the seminar.

However, IF this seminar goes as well as it looks like things are shaping up, we will seriously investigate having several seminars each year all over the USA and possibly even entertain some extra-continental activities like Japn, Australia and Europe.

This idea, of course is fairly aggressive and could be a big program, so we'll just go one seminar at a time.

Also, based on the response of this tuning seminar, I am also thinking about the possibility of arranging some sort of retainer with a few of the larger manufacturers of EFI systems which will allow me to travel around the country and train their dealers and end-users, as well as provide track-side technical support for their products.

Just some thoughts for the future.

-Ben

1.8T_EG

dayam, i wish i could go... let us know how it goes...!!!



btw, how about having on in florida...

earl

Florida, NY/NJ, Chicago are places that YOU can be the organizer. We will peobably have one in Cali. Basically, you need 10 paying students and we can bring the show to you.

ninesecrx

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With out a doubt, the dis-4 HO model is stronger. Where I get my facts from, thats my secret...haha.

TurboDANDEE

damn, i wish i can go... but im broke.

EFIGUY

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With out a doubt, the dis-4 HO model is stronger. Where I get my facts from, thats my secret...haha.</TD></TR></TABLE>

silly child
That's right.........follow the pack like the good little sheep do!

BROOD

All this is WELL worth the $300
Can't wait, June will be here before we know it..............

ninesecrx

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silly child
That's right.........follow the pack like the good little sheep do! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Show me the cliff and ill jump

badCRX

Mike-

you're thinking of lemmings. Sheep get fu$ked!

paulzy

iTrader: (1)

I'll see you guys there

DeepSi

looks good can't wait. Just hope some of this is not over my head.

EFIGUY

don't worry...........we'll have plenty of time to cover everything thoroughly.

slowsi00

where is this seminar going to be located???

b18bturbo

its at jotech motorsports located in garland TX right off the main highway 635.