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21 April 2020, 3.00pm NZST
239 | Do You Need a Blow Off Valve?
Blow off valves and turbochargers have gone hand in hand for almost as long as the turbocharger has been in existence. There’s various theories about the requirements for the blow off valve, including the ability to reduce the thrust load on the turbocharger a...
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28 April 2020, 3.00pm NZST
240 | Basic Logging Setup
Data analysis is a very powerful tool for analysing and improving the engine, the driver, and the chassis. In order to make sense of the data though we need to understand what channels to log, what logging rates to use and how to make sure all the channels are...
18 Jun 2019
214 | Adjusting Bearing Clearances
One of the most critical clearances inside any engine is the bearing clearances.
11 Jun 2019
213 | CAN Terminating Resistors
CAN communication busses have become increasingly common in both OE and aftermarket applications, and particularly...
04 Jun 2019
212 | How to choose a Supercharger
Superchargers have long been a popular choice for boosting the performance of our engines, however...
28 May 2019
211 | Tuning Open Loop Boost Control Haltech
Getting accurate and stable boost control in turbocharged vehicles can be challenging.
21 May 2019
210 | Piston to Cylinder Wall Clearance
The clearance between the piston skirt and the cylinder wall is one of the most...
07 May 2019
209 | What Is Compressor Surge?
When it comes to turbo sizing there’s a lot to be gained in getting it...
30 Apr 2019
208 | What is Dwell Time
When setting up an aftermarket ECU, one of the common questions we get is regarding...
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...