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18 December 2018, 3.00pm NZDT
197 | Building a Set of HT Leads
HT leads are responsible for conducting the charge from the secondary winding of your coils, down to your sparkplugs, which then ignite the charge in the cylinder. Although they're becoming less and less common as COP, or 'Coil On Plug' systems gain favor, its...
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.
07 Feb 2018
159 | Diesel Tuning Fundamentals
In this webinar we’ll have an introductory look at the operating principles of the common...
30 Jan 2018
158 | How to use a torque wrench
A quality torque wrench is one of the most important tools in the engine builders...
23 Jan 2018
157 | Understanding Direct Injector (DI) Timing
Timing the injection event in relation to the location in the engine cycle is critical...
16 Jan 2018
156 | The Correct way to Torque a Fastener
In this webinar we’ll discuss how the fasteners in our engines function and what we...
DBW or E-Throttle is common on most late model production engines and we’re seeing more...
19 Dec 2017
154 | Measuring Deck Clearance
The deck clearance is a critical measurement that will affect the engine’s compression ratio, piston...
05 Dec 2017
153 | Rod to Stroke Ratio Explained
The rod to stroke ratio is an aspect of the engine’s mechanical design that has...
28 Nov 2017
152 | Your Guide to Tuning Tools
Regardless whether you’re a home enthusiast or contemplating a career as a professional engine tuner,...
21 Nov 2017
151 | Your Guide to Engine Building Tools
Regardless whether you’re a home enthusiast or a professional engine builder, you’re going to need...
14 Nov 2017
150 | Tuning for Economy vs Performance
In this webinar we’ll discuss the concepts of tuning for maximum power and maximum fuel...
07 Nov 2017
149 | Piston Ring Gap - How it Destroys Engines
Choosing the correct ring gaps for your piston rings is critical to the performance and...