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This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. This is typically done after adjustments to the cars stock configuration have been made. Tuning efi systems with power adders is significantly simpler than tuning similar carbureted setups, but this is something better left to experienced tuners. Master efi tuner gm efi i am in no way affiliated with author or business, just thought i would share a good find. Support for 034efi standalone engine management systems is being phased out in 2016. Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection systems. Getting started tuning tips efi analytics, inc tuning is a process you must be patient always data log while making tune changes use data logs to find what your engine wants 95% of the time the answers are in the data. A complete tuning process is outlined and real world case studies are provided to allow the reader to understand the. Any info you could give as far as tuning difficulty and installation difficulty would help. This course is designed to dispel the myths associated with electronic fuel injection.
I dont usually push products but i have to on this book. Support changes for 034efi standalone engine management. Learn how to tune efi electronic fuel injected engines the right way. Ive been lurking around here for a little over 18months with limited success in tuning my car from tutorials and guides. Concentrate on one area of your tune at a time only make one or two changes at a time very easy to loose track save settings often in case you need to revert back. I really like the tec 3 as well, though the software is quirky, and the datalogging wont work on my laptop for some reason. The best selection of automotive performance parts shop for diesel vehicles. Greg banish is the foremost expert on efi tuning and. The gm tuning guilds are private, and for friends only, if you want to see them and you are my friend, just message me your youtube email and i will put you into the allowed viewing list and. Inside this manual you will find routine maintenance, tuneup procedures, engine repair, cooling and heating, air conditioning, fuel and exhaust, emissions control, ignition, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and wiring diagrams. Mikkijayne new downloads page at 034efi go to page.
I recently spent several days reading books about efi idle tuning and improving my engines idle quality. Following up his bestselling title, engine management. Gm efi tuning for beginners posted on december 15, 2014 by scott parker in columns, the science of speed with scott parker 1 comment if youve been around the gm efi scene, whether it is perusing the messageboards, races, car shows, etc. The 034 kit is very limited and i think you will quickly want more from your. Aftermarket efi tuning standalone ecu tuning support subforums.
Fundamentals of high performance engine tuning using aftermarket electronic fuel injection. This is the most comprehensive efi tuning and calibration book available and that is why it has sold in 36 countries worldwide and is used as the efituning textbook by technical schools such as school of automotive machinists and studied by students at lincoln tech and. How to tune and modify automotive engine management systems. Gain fundamental knowledge and then a practical step by step process for getting any tuning job done. Advanced tuning, author and calibration engineer greg banish provides the reader with the insight required to understand and tune modern efi systems. These forums are lightly monitored by 034motorsport. The gm efi tuning beginners guide dvd incorporates gregs knowledge and vast experience and covers such topics as.
This is the most comprehensive efi tuning and calibration book available and that is why it has sold in 36 countries worldwide and is used as the efi tuning text book by technical schools such as school of automotive machinists and studied by students at lincoln tech and. A properly tuned efi system rarely needs anything more than the turn of the key to come to life. It includes everything youll need to get started tuning efi systems. We have books for ford tuning as well as the hp tuners, gm ultimate tuning guide. Bens company efi university is one of the top organizations teaching people from every walk of life from hobbyist to oem engineer how to tune their engine from the. Terry mcgean hemmings muscle machines 20070401 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library. This month i talked to ben strader, founder of efi university and the author of two great books on tuning efi systems and now also a tuner university certified expert award winner. Efilive starlite diesel training guides starlite diesel. Youll learn how the engine produces power, why it requires a specific amount of fuel, and how to decide what the optimal ignition timing is using the dyno. Detonation is the enemy of all engines, but with power adders it can have immediate and devastating effects.
In fact, i believe the holley hpdominator ecu is more sensitive to idle tuning idle algorithm, than the commander 950 is. There are now additional years of diesels currently supported by efilive software that are not included in the book at this time and may never be added although all the tuning basics taught in these books apply to every diesel motor, regardless of what year. The is an introduction to tuning with a programmable electronic fuel injection ecu. Advanced tuning takes enginetuning techniques to the next level. I finally achieved, what i consider, an excellent idling engine. In the second section of building and tuning high performance electronic fuel injection, strader gives a detailed description of the systems from 11 respected efi manufacturers. I was wondering if anyone had or knew of a comprehensive resource manual for tuning with efi live. Maybe the wrong place to ask, but last post in iic efi was many months ago and i know 034 has stopped officially supporting it. The book printer messed up on the books just before my latest classes, and i ended up with a bunch of books extra because of their mistake. Advanced tuning, author greg banish goes indepth on the combustion basics of fuel injection as well as benefits and limitations of standalone.
Efi as applied to automobiles in mass production use was first introduced in the late 1960s. Master efi tuner gm efi is a comprehensive instructional book that provides the reader with a working knowledge of latemodel general motors lsseries v8 engines as well as a tuning process so that the reader can tune the efi system on race cars powered by gm ls v8 engines. Starlite diesel offers custom diesel tuning and accessories for efilive, ez lynk, mm3 and hptuners. Its hard to believe that 15 years have passed since the first 034efi standalone engine management system was installed on 034motorsports nowinfamous 80tq, leading the way for countless audi i5 10v20v enthusiasts to move away from cis to a fully enduser tunable standalone efi engine management system since those early days, 034efi has gone on to power some of the quickest. If you have a naturally aspirated motor, but arent too familiar with tuning efi, then the system is extremely appealing, says david. The most highly attended class we offer is called efi 101 efi 101 is a 2day class and focuses mainly on classroom discussions with a general overview of the basic functions and theory involved in controlling an engine using electronic fuel injection in depth discussions about each sensor and. Over the last decade, ive had the pleasure of working with and training some of the best people in the. Youll learn the different types of systems available, what components are needed and how each one works, and youll find out how injection and ignition systems. Efi idle tuning notes i recently spent several days reading books about efi idle tuning and improving my engines idle quality. Tuning also referred to as engine tuning or dyno tuning is the process used to alter the stock or aftermarket computer, and ultimately determines how a car runs. Efi 101 efi university efi tuning questions and engine. Building and tuning highperformance electronic fuel. I finally have some extra books that are used in my training classes for sale now.
Efi electronic basics efi 101, a good place to start. In addition to our brand new coyote cookbooks, we have other books available for sct, hp tuners, binary editormoates and delta force tuning. It claims to get the vehicle tuned in 1 day, which i. This book covers the mechanical side of efi including injectors, fuel pumps, sensors, etc, the tuning side, and how to tune a standalone unit to achieve perfect. He helps you weigh the info on cost, features, tunability, and ease of installation between the available systems, so you can find the high performance aftermarket efi. So here i am, already read some books about efi tuning, currently. Our extensive experience and expertise has brought us to the absolute top of the motorcycle tuning industry, and we are focused on offering tuning products. Mopar tuning mopar specific tuning forum for dodge, plymouth, chrysler, jeep 3 topics 12 posts last post by decipha fri feb 19, 2016 8. Advanced tuning, author greg banish goes indepth on the combustion basics of fuel injection as well as benefits and limitations of standalones. The books are now fixed which leaves me with a pile of extras. It includes four 83 lbhr injectors, which are good for 600.
Performance in motion, augustseptember 2007 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library. The books cover duramax tuning up through the 2010 lmm and up to 2009 cummins. How to combustion engine tuning tutorial explained. It feels like only last week i was teaching my first public class as a part of the multiday how to use your new chassis dyno class at mustang dynamometer. Looking for good build infotutorialsvideos adding efi to sbc. I am looking for some opinions of people who have used either of these.
Lots of people have been asking for these after hearing about them in the classes. Read this document before reading the applicable tuning section for those controllers, which are here. This article is intended for those people who have had little experience with electronic fuel injection and would like to have a handle on the basics. Efi tuning fundamentals teaches you the core principles behind the engine operation, as well as the operation of the ecu. For example, i saw a hptuners based book called the tuning schools beginners learn at home course for gm vehicles. Knowledge is power and whether you are tuning your car yourself, wanting to start a career as a professional tuner or even if you are just wanting to choose and communicate effectively with a professional tuner having a. Efi setup tips from fast chevy high performance magazine. Travel to you and tune, tune via the internet using. It is the first one i have read that actually explains what the tables do, what you should put in them and what the changes will do for hp tuners. Explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize engine performance taking enginetuning techniques to the next level. Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection. He shows you stepbystep the correct way to properly tune your gm efiequipped vehicle. The 034efi downloads on this page are available for owners of this legacy product. Our books cover most fords and gm vehicles from 19882015 and beyond.
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