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How to properly understand and examine modern engine parameters duty cycles, timing, temperatures, etc how to determine and create the proper fuel and timing maps for a modified engine. This text includes recent developments in fourstroke technology. There really hasnt been too much major development since this printing. While it is tempting to throw in every modification you car, its worth noting that not all. Youll find more shirts and better prices at the new shop. So, youre new to tuning and wondering what equipment do i need to tune an engine. Buy how to tune and modify engine management systems. I dont usually push products but i have to on this book. High performance engine tuning mods to improve performance. The goal here is for the educated enthusiast, skilled technician, and automotive engineer alike to all be able to come away with something. Vizard covers ever topic in fantastic depth and gives real world data and anecdotes to every aspect of the engine. Books by david vizard author of tuning the aseries engine.
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Tuning engines can be a mysterious art, all engines need a precise balance of fuel, air, and timing in order to reach their true performance potential. By learning engine tuning, i want to be able to learnknow the following. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. These are excellent resources on the basics of ecu operation and general engine tuningoperation. Before gaining an understanding of how the engine operates a basic understanding of the engines components must be gained. Make sure the idle is reasonably close to the proper speed to ensure a correct dwell reading.
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