Ok guys, after carefuly planning a perfect date and place for this long awaited seminar to take place, here it is!. I would first like to thank Mr Strader for giving us the opportunity to learn how to tune. Id also like to thank Art for giving me a hand with his advice(not the mention the following format), and Earl for the list of dates, hehe

Here is your chance to learn how to tune from the best!
EFI Tunning Seminar by Ben Strader.
September 20-21st @ Dannys Pro Performance. Keyport, New Jersey.

In order we need to get 10 paid confirmation to get this rolling. Prics is $300 and will include:
1)Basics of electronics
2)Tools and Equipment
3)EFI Overview
4)Base Tuning the EFI System/Calibrating the Base Fuel Map
5)Calibrating Maps on the Dyno
6)Understanding Injectors
7)Tips on making and installing your wire harness

Seminar package to include seminar work book and info pamphlet and some hands on dyno tuning on Sunday.

Info on Ben: "Ben is currently in the process of writing a how-to book called “How to build and Tune Custom EFI Systems” which will be published by Cartech S/A Design Publishing. The book will cover various topics on understanding and tuning fuel injection, along with an overview of nearly a dozen brands available on the market!”

Hotel info coming soon for those flying in. Stay tuned for more detail and feel free to email me at Sixtydashone@aol.com

I have PM'ed a few people about some past interest in the seminar, now its all certain, any information you have, feel free to email or PM me.

Below is the outline for Ben Strader’s EFI Tuning Seminar

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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

 

i'm in, when do i pay

 

Do you think the seminar is ok for someone who has no experience in tuning?

 

I do not tune my car, i have someone else tune it for me. Thats also why im holding this seminar. Not only will i be able to tune it after this seminar, or at least not be left in the dark, but i may be able to help others. i think its great to have the opportunity to learn from oneof te best. All people are welcome, if you have the basic knowledge of cars and how everything works, then you should be ok.

 

i'm down for it, when do you want payment?

 

YGM , I'm def interested

 

Ill get back to you guys tomorrow about payment method.

 

Ppl to took the seminar last time, what did you guys think?

 

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word.

 

ok i'm in

 

Im in, let me know when payment is needed, and how far is keyport from the GWB?

 

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It was great! I would reccomend this for anyone who wants to learn to tune or even for someone who thinks they already know everything about tuning , Ben has alot of tricks you could only learn by coming to the class. Only thing is he didn't tell me how he makes the two step on mikes car so quiet oh yeh, and i cant forget it was fun too

 

im in, let me know how to pay

thanks,
chris

 

Im in too. Too bad its so late in the summer, but better late then never as they say.

Is there any certain rules? As in, say if I wanted to video tape the class or record it with a tape device.

Let us know when payment is due by Ron.

Thanks so much for taking the initiative of setting it up for us in this part of the country.

 

Its My pleasure Dan... I want everyone to have the opportuity to learn. And the East coast has to get some And NO TAPING OR RECORDING DEVICES PLEASE! I wil have payment info as soon as posible!

 

First Come. First Serve basis also, Were not sure how many people we will be limited to, if applicable.

 

I really think that this seminar will benefit everyone, noob or experienced. Ben is a real knowledgable guy and he can answer any questions u throw at him. He'll teach u the basics of how the engine works and how to apply a fuel management system to it. He will go over how to proper tune a car with good driveability and reliability, which most tuners leave out. When i came in there, i knew the basics of the motor, but he went it over with details that made alot of sense of how everything works together. I didnt go to the class to be a master tuner, i just wanted to know how everything works so i can apply it to my car. Hopefully in the future, Ben will have a more advanced seminar and i will be picking up his book when it comes out

 

sweet, let me roung up my crew

 

How far is this from NYC? I'm definately in just as long as I don't have some sort of exam that I will need to study for.

 

I'm sooooo ready for this.

Put me down as a definite please.

 

Bring him along John! Also im going to contact urbanracer.com and several other websites about some posible coverage of the event for their websites, I think that would be a good idea.....

 

I'm in. Knowledge is power!

 

Ron, PUt me in...I missed teh one in Dallas, I'm not going to miss this one.

SO you got room on teh couch for me?

 

Cool Paul, your actually gonna make it out here to the lovely NJ . Good boy..

 

I'm in IF this isn't a basic course. I tune my own stuff now but I learned it all
from trial and error. Sure would be nice to get some tips from a real pro!

Does this course lean towards one type of engine managment?

Steve