30
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...
28 Aug 2018
183 | How a Relay Works
Relays are a great way of reducing the size of wire and switch needed to...
For the novice tuner, it can be challenging trying to decide what options you should...
14 Aug 2018
181 | Measuring Thrust Clearance
One of the clearances inside the engine that’s often overlooked is the thrust clearance for...
07 Aug 2018
180 | Cost-Effective Crimping
When you're dealing with a new connector and terminal for the first time, determining how...
If you’re contemplating the HP Tuners platform for reflashing late model factory ECUs, there can...
DBW throttle control is now common place on most late model performance engines.
17 Jul 2018
177 | Fitting Bearings To Your Engine
When it comes to fitting the bearing shells into your engine block or connecting rods,...
10 Jul 2018
176 | Setting Base Ignition Timing
Setting the base ignition timing is one of the most important steps in the configuration...
03 Jul 2018
175 | How to Find True TDC (Top Dead Center)
One of the critical tasks that you’ll need to complete when degreeing a camshaft is...
If you’re running a turbocharged car in roll-racing events, rolling launch control is an essential...
29 May 2018
173 | Engine Breathers - Is your Engine Damaged?
It’s a fact that regardless how well built your engine is, and how mechanically healthy...
One of the most critical measurements in your engine is the clearance between the piston...
15 May 2018
171 | Configuring the Ultimate RPM Limiter?
In this webinar we’ll discuss the various options when it comes to controlling and limiting...
08 May 2018
170 | How to Measure Bearing Clearances
The oil clearances for the crankshaft and connecting rod bearings are some of the most...
01 May 2018
169 | Is Your Mass Airflow Sensor Big Enough?
For those tuning factory ECUs, or standalone ECUs that utilise a MAF sensor for the...
24 Apr 2018
168 | Understanding Camshaft Specifications
When it comes to selecting a camshaft for your particular engine, there may be a...
03 Apr 2018
167 | How To Read a Micrometer
If you want to be able to thoroughly check all of the clearances inside your...
Monitoring EGT has long been a common technique for assessing the safety of a tune...
In this webinar we will explore the Haltech Elite ESP tuning software and see how...
13 Mar 2018
164 | Degreeing a Camshaft
The timing of the intake and exhaust valve opening and closing events is critical to...
When faced with tuning a turbocharged engine with individual throttle bodies, the MAP signal on...
27 Feb 2018
162 | How to Correctly Install a Head Gasket
Correctly fitting the head gasket and cylinder head can have a large impact on the...
20 Feb 2018
161 | Understanding Pilot Pulse - Diesel Tuning
One of the common complaints when it comes to diesel engines is the noise generated...
13 Feb 2018
160 | Choosing the right Fastener Material
Selecting the right fasteners for your engine is critical to both performance and reliability.