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allmotor · 08-06-2010, 08:03 AM

Hi, my name is Mike and I am a "Tuning Dummy"...

I'd like to learn the "basics" of tuning. I don't intend on tuning my car, but since my car is getting tuned, I like to learn more about the tuning process (fuel trims, knock retard, timing, dependencies within the tuning process, how o2 sensors can affect the tuning process, etc).

Sort of looking for a high level explaination of the tuning process from beginning to end. Does anyone know what a good web resource would be to learn the basics of tuning? I've done searches on specific items, such as fuel trim, knock retard, etc, but since I don't know what all of the components there are in tuning, I can't get the whole picture.

Thanks,

Mike

DSteck · 08-06-2010, 09:03 AM

Reading the HP Tuners forum (same goes for the EFI Live forum) can tell you a lot. Otherwise, you're probably stuck buying books and what not.

allmotor · 08-06-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DSteck

Reading the HP Tuners forum (same goes for the EFI Live forum) can tell you a lot. Otherwise, you're probably stuck buying books and what not.

I'll start with the forums and thanks for the input.

SRFnSNO · 08-06-2010, 09:32 AM

Yes the HP & EfI Sites are good.
I also have a good book at home from Amazon. About $20.
Will post up Title and Author this weekend.

DSteck · 08-06-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by doublefatty

I'll start with the forums and thanks for the input.

It's a long, contrived process to explain. PM me and I will respond with a write-up I did on a local forum about the basics of PCM tuning if you're interested.

allmotor · 08-06-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DSteck

It's a long, contrived process to explain. PM me and I will respond with a write-up I did on a local forum about the basics of PCM tuning if you're interested.

PM sent.

allmotor · 08-06-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SRFnSNO

Yes the HP & EfI Sites are good.
I also have a good book at home from Amazon. About $20.
Will post up Title and Author this weekend.

I'd appreciate it.

SRFnSNO · 08-08-2010, 10:40 AM

Engine Management Advanced Tuning
By; Greg Banish

http://www.amazon.com/Engine-Managem.../dp/1932494421

allmotor · 08-08-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SRFnSNO

Engine Management Advanced Tuning
By; Greg Banish

http://www.amazon.com/Engine-Managem.../dp/1932494421

Thanks.

08-06-2010, 08:03 AM	#1
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08-06-2010, 09:03 AM	#2
DSteck Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 587	Reading the HP Tuners forum (same goes for the EFI Live forum) can tell you a lot. Otherwise, you're probably stuck buying books and what not.

08-06-2010, 09:32 AM	#4
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Yes the HP & EfI Sites are good. I also have a good book at home from Amazon. About $20. Will post up Title and Author this weekend.

08-08-2010, 10:40 AM	#8
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Engine Management Advanced Tuning By; Greg Banish http://www.amazon.com/Engine-Managem.../dp/1932494421