22
Sep
22 September 2020, 3.00pm NZST
254 | Understanding Torque and Power
The relationship between power and torque is one that many experienced tuners and engine builders don’t fully understand. In this webinar we’ll discuss how torque is measured and from here, how power is calculated. We’ll also see how the torque curve affects e...
29
Sep
29 September 2020, 3.00pm NZDT
255 | Staged Injection - Adaptronic
Staged injection is a common option on rotary engines, as well as high power turbocharged engines where a single set of injectors can’t supply sufficient fuel. In this webinar we’ll look at the injector staging technique used by Adaptronic on their modular ECU...
06
Oct
06 October 2020, 3.00pm NZDT
256 | 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...
13
Oct
13 October 2020, 3.00pm NZDT
257 | Introduction to Rotary Tuning
Rotary engines have a bad reputation for their reliability, however the truth is that a well built and properly tuned rotary can live a long and healthy life. The key to reliability from the tuner’s stand point however is understanding the tuning requirements ...
10 Dec 2019
229 | Engine Break in Myths Dispelled
Correct break in procedure can have a big impact on the performance of your freshly...
03 Dec 2019
228 | Balancing Pistons
Balancing the components inside your engine can add up to an engine that operates more...
26 Nov 2019
227 | Improving oil supply
Lubrication related failures are one of the leading causes of engine failures, particularly in engines...
19 Nov 2019
226 | Power Distribution Module Configuration
Power distribution modules are rapidly becoming a viable alternative to conventional fuses and relays when...
29 Oct 2019
225 | Circuit Racing Data Analysis
If you want to get the best results out on the race track then data...
15 Oct 2019
224 | SD Tuning - HP Tuners
Removing the MAF sensor and performing a Speed Density patch on late model GM engines...
08 Oct 2019
223 | Dry Sump Systems
If you want the ultimate lubrication system for your engine then it’s hard to go...
01 Oct 2019
222 | Pro vs Club Level Harness Construction
While we probably all love scrolling through Instagram feeds full of concentrically twisted motorsport wiring...
24 Sep 2019
221 | Save Your Engine With Driver Warnings
There’s a lot going on in a modern high performance engine and it’s all but...
10 Sep 2019
220 | How to Construct Ignition Leads
One of the common tasks you’ll be completing when making changes to a distributor or...
03 Sep 2019
219 | Getting Wideband AFR Data into VCM Scanner
If you want to get the most out of the HP Tuners VCM Scanner software,...
20 Aug 2019
218 | What is a Pull Up Resistor?
If you’re using a two wire thermistor for temperature sensing then you’re ECU is going...
13 Aug 2019
217 | Idle Tuning HP Tuners - GM/HP Tuners
One of the areas we see a lot of people struggle with when reflashing GM...
06 Aug 2019
216 | Introduction to Megasquirt
The Megasquirt ECU has long been a popular option when it comes to aftermarket standalone...
30 Jul 2019
215 | How to use Histograms in HP Tuners
When we’re reflashing a factory ECU we most often can’t make our tuning changes live...
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...