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Apr
30 April 2019, 3.00pm NZST
208 | What is Dwell Time
When setting up an aftermarket ECU, one of the common questions we get is regarding correctly setting the dwell time. Getting this wrong can result in insufficient spark energy, or worse still, a damaged coil, however most tuners don’t know what dwell time is ...
07
May
07 May 2019, 3.00pm NZST
209 | What Is Compressor Surge?
When it comes to turbo sizing there’s a lot to be gained in getting it right, but also much to lose if you get it wrong. One potential issue that is possible to run into is compressor surge and while this term is thrown around frequently, it’s often misunderst...
14
May
14 May 2019, 3.00pm NZST
210 | Piston to Cylinder Wall Clearance
The clearance between the piston skirt and the cylinder wall is one of the most critical clearances in any engine. Get this wrong and you risk a piston seizing in the bore, or a piston that rocks in the bore which creates unnecessary noise and is detrimenta...
23 Apr 2019
207 | Getting the Perfect Idle
Solid and stable idle control is one of those aspects of a tune that makes...
16 Apr 2019
206 | Valve Springs - What You Need to know
A camshaft upgrade is one of the most common ways to improve engine performance, however...
09 Apr 2019
205 | How to tune Cold Start
Achieving perfect cold start performance is one of those aspects that makes the difference between...
02 Apr 2019
204 | HP Tuners MAF Re-Scaling Made Easy
In the majority of factory cars a MAF sensor is used to tell the ECU...
26 Mar 2019
203 | Ideal Knock Sensor Placement
Knock is one of the most common causes for engine damage, and as such it’s...
If you want fast and consistent launches from a standing start, launch control is a...
26 Feb 2019
201 | Creating the Ultimate Wet Sump
Oil starvation is a leading cause of engine failure in competition vehicles.
19 Feb 2019
200 | Configuring Paddle Shift Control
Paddle shifted sequential gearboxes are becoming more common in professional and semi professional motorsport.
While the best method to accurately adjust your VE table and/or MAF calibration is to...
30 Jan 2019
198 | Selecting The Right Turbo
Choosing the right turbo for your particular engine and application can be the difference between...
22 Jan 2019
197 | Installing Aftermarket Stud Kits
Aftermarket head studs and main studs are a common upgrade in any performance engine build.
Rotary selection switches are common in the motorsport world, allowing us to select from multiple...
04 Dec 2018
195 | Pinning and Depinning Common Connectors
There are an awful lot of connectors you deal with in the automotive world.
27 Nov 2018
194 | How to balance Connecting Rods
Balancing the components inside your engine can add up to an engine that operates more...
20 Nov 2018
193 | Drag-Specific Tuning Secrets
Optimising the power delivery of a powerful drag car can mean the difference between crossing...
14 Nov 2018
192 | Assembly Lubricant vs Engine Oil
When it comes to assembling your freshly built engine, properly lubricating the new components is...
06 Nov 2018
191 | Wiring Additional Sensors To Your ECU
One of the common tasks you may want to perform with an ECU is to...
23 Oct 2018
190 | Simple HP Tuners Changes
While the primary reason for using the HP Tuners software is to allow the fuel...
09 Oct 2018
189 | How to Splice
Splicing a single wire out to multiple wires is something that must be done multiple...
02 Oct 2018
188 | How to use a ring compressor
Once you’ve got your rings fitted onto your piston and you’re ready to fit the...
When you're building a dedicated race car, the complete factory wiring harness is often removed,...
18 Sep 2018
186 | Configuring Flat-Shifting
Particularly on turbocharged engines, flat-shifting can reduce the drop off in boost we see on...
11 Sep 2018
185 | Installing Wire Locks and Spiro Locks
Installing wire locks or spiro locks can be a tricky part of the engine building...
04 Sep 2018
184 | Tuning Ghost Cam HP Tuners
It’s a controversial topic for the purists among us, however the fact remains that there’s...