where can I learn how to tune?
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From: Hawaii
Originally Posted by BadazzCR
Its EFI101.com
but you can only learn so much from taking a class. The best way to learn is by trial and error, sux but thats why most of the best tuner in the industry have been doing it for a long time.
but you can only learn so much from taking a class. The best way to learn is by trial and error, sux but thats why most of the best tuner in the industry have been doing it for a long time.
Originally Posted by HawaiiEvoGB
How would one do trial and error? I'm sure if you're a beginner , you shouldn't try first off on a Evo motor right? So what motors would you suggest would be used to learn on? I too would like to learn how to tune, but being on Hawaii I wouldn't be able to attend those classes any time soon.
Start with this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...books&v=glance
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...books&v=glance
Originally Posted by Phoenix_Master
Well what books are there?
To do trial and error without killing something, you need the right tools and the basic knowledge of what they are telling you. Learn the basics of how an engine runs, and furthermore how it makes power...that is what you can change to make more power. Learn this from books, experienced friends, etc...
Then tune in very small increments toward more power. The tools will tell you how close you are to what is know to be "bad". The further you stay back, the less risk of damage. More knowledge and experience will come in time....etc.
Of course there is much more to it, but that is why they call it the beginning
Then tune in very small increments toward more power. The tools will tell you how close you are to what is know to be "bad". The further you stay back, the less risk of damage. More knowledge and experience will come in time....etc.
Of course there is much more to it, but that is why they call it the beginning
Originally Posted by HawaiiEvoGB
How would one do trial and error? I'm sure if you're a beginner , you shouldn't try first off on a Evo motor right? So what motors would you suggest would be used to learn on? I too would like to learn how to tune, but being on Hawaii I wouldn't be able to attend those classes any time soon.
Last edited by ez; Dec 13, 2005 at 07:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by Dyno4mance
By far the best way to learn the principles of tuning an internal combustion engine is by enrolling in EFI101...not only will you learn the correct wayto tune you will also be told of the pitfalls involved as well
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I agree with Dyno4mance the classes of Ben Strader are in my opinion the best way to get fact filled information and hands-on experience in one place. I took both of Ben’s classes and guys as far as blowing up motors I have been tuning for a while now and have yet to loose one motor. And to be honest guys I have to give Ben the credit. If you learn the proper way the first time there is no experimentation or loosing motors through trial and error.
Chris Macellaro