I'm currently tuning a stock GSR, b16 intake manifold, DC header (temp replacement) and 550cc injectors. So far everything is going good, first time tuning with Hondata v3. Goal is high compression NA on E85. Maybe loosen the engine and go turbo in a year or two.

I'm making a base tune for future mods. I have a built head, S2P1 cams and a high compression engine waiting on the side for when I get over the tuning hump (almost there). I also have a big tube header, s2 throttle body and short ram intake.

My question, what should be my order when installing and tuning for these parts? I'm trying to learn as much as I can.

I have no problem installing the built head on the stock block. I don't need to install the whole built engine at the same time.

There's a lot I can do here. Don't want it to go wrong after collecting parts for all this time. Thank you.

 

I would install the whole setup and tune. The only reason to install things one at a time would be to understand how much horsepower you are gaining with each mod.

 

X2 to ^that^
Install everything at the same time, and tune.
If you install things one at a time, you will need to completely re-tune every time you change a part. If that's what you want to do, that's your decision. But I wouldn't bother wasting my time doing that.

 

If you wanna learn the most I would start by tuning it stock, then tuning it with the 550’s on e85, then tune it with the higher comp then add the cams. That will give you a better understanding of what does what and it will help you understand how valve timing affects dynamic compression ratio and overall wot timing. Best to start on something simple and spend the seat time learning it till you get comfortable. Also with the cams you’ll see how the fuel curve will change considerably and that will help you understand why each component makes power or doesn’t.