Hey Guys,

EFI 101 is back in town again in Huntington Beach, CA on Jan 17-18th.

This seminar will be at the same place as the last...... AytoWave, Inc

For details check out the schedule page at http://www.efi101.com

The seminar is updated and new information has been added, so look for this to be the best one yet!

See ya there!

 

Bump for a great class. Thanks again Ben. I use my notebook every day. Now Im saving for the advanced class.

 

This class is great, don't miss it

 

Ben, can I go again? Want to use my car this time?

art

 

Bump for Ben!

BTW, Art, cool *** avatar

 

and again March 13th/14th at XX Tuning in CT right?

 

Art........You are in fo shizzle.........

Yes, there will another class in CT in march too........the schedule is posted on the site through MAY 2004

 

hrmm
CT or IL ... ?

 

BOTH! lol can't learn too much!

Remember the $100 discount is only good until Jan 31st 2004!

-ben

 

bizzzump

 

Are you guys just tunin autotronic stuff???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bergenholtzracing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you guys just tunin autotronic stuff???</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope, just about everything..

art

 

Here is the basic outline from the original class.

The class has been expanded to include more engine tuning theory and actual injection theory too!

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


Why do we tune?
Maximum performance
power, torque
Drive-ability
Fuel Economy
Throttle response
Ambient conditions change
altitude
temperature
fuel quality


What things in a calibration can we tune?
Main fuel tables
Main Ignition Tables
Boost Tables
Idle Settings
Rev Limiters


How does it all work?
Components, Actuators, Sensors
Theory of Operation (from the process to PV=NrT)
Understanding BSFC and Injectors


What kinds of Modifier Tables do we tune?
Cold Start Extra Fuel
Cold Start Extra Fuel Time limits
Warm-Up Ignition Tables
Warm Up Extra Idle speeds
Acceleration Enrichment
Deceleration Fuel Cut
Altitude and Temp Correction
Battery Voltage Compensation


What Kind of A/F Ratio does the Engine want?
Idle
Part Throttle Light load
Part Throttle Heavy load
Full Throttle N/A
Full Throttle under Boost
Transient Throttle Accelerating
Transient Throttle Decelerating
Injection Timing Relative to crank position


How Do I know how much Ignition Timing the Engine Wants?
Idle
Part Throttle light load
Part Throttle Heavy Load
Full Throttle N/A
Full Throttle under Boost
Transient Throttle


How to read the Engine's tell-tale signs of performance
Spark Plug color on porcelain
Spark Plug color on ground strap
Piston color on top
Exhaust pipe color
How does it sound
How does it feel


Dyno Tuning or Road Tuning: Which is better?
Dyno provides accurate readings
Dyno is a safe, controlled environment
Road or track tuning can be different than dyno
Dyno won't provide every situation like atmospheric conditions
USE BOTH FOR THE BEST TUNE


Tools of the Trade
Dyno
A/F Meter
Infrared Temp Gun
Spark Plug Light
Standard Test Light
Self Powered Test Light
DVOM
Oscilloscope for experts


Auxiliary Functions
VTEC Solenoid
IAC Valves
Nitrous Solenoids
Boost Solenoids
2 Step Rev Limiter
Anti-Lag Function
Traction Control


Fundamentals of Wiring
What size wire to use?
Solder or crimp?
Use a relay or not?
Covering your wires
Making solid connections with solder
Making solid connections with crimpers
Using the correct connectors


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

 

Let's use my car for the Ct event.

 

we'll keep you in mind if we need a car when it gets close!