Advanced tuning, author and calibration engineer greg banish provides the reader with the insight required to understand and tune modern efi systems. These are excellent resources on the basics of ecu operation and general engine tuning operation. And while engine tuning has always been considered an art by many, all engines truly need to reach their true performance potential is a balanced combination of air, fuel, and timing. A fourstroke engine has two revolutions per cycle of displacement, so the displacement rate is onehalf of actual engine speed. Jegs offers a wide selection of highperformance crate engines for ford, gm, mopar, and custom applications from some of the top engine builders. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. By learning engine tuning, i want to be able to learnknow the following. The other modules in the car will should speak to the bosch llt ecu as theyre native to both. I will provide links, where you can buy appropriate hardware. How to properly understand and examine modern engine parameters duty cycles, timing, temperatures, etc how to determine and create the proper fuel and timing maps for a modified engine. The books cover duramax tuning up through the 2010 lmm and up to 2009 cummins. Engine tuning is the adjustment or modification of the internal combustion engine or engine control unit ecu to yield optimal performance and increase the engines power output, economy, or durability. This is the most comprehensive efi tuning and calibration book available and that is why it has sold in 36 countries worldwide and is used as the efi tuning text book by technical schools such as school of automotive machinists and studied by students at lincoln tech and. Knowledge is power and whether you are tuning your car yourself, wanting to start a career as a professional tuner or even if you are just wanting to choose and communicate effectively with a professional tuner having a.
When the feedback from the ho2 sensors shows a deviation, the pcm adjusts the amount of fuel the injectors deliver, in an effort to hit the stoichiometric goal. News is a few months old, but i figured id post it up here. Advanced tuning takes enginetuning techniques to the next level. Before this book even begins, i wish to make it perfectly clear that this is not an engine design or combustion theory text. Released in september 2009, the llt was a petrol engine that was replaced by the e85compatible lfx engine in november 2011. A guide to diesel engines a diesel engine uses heat compression to initiate the process of burning the fuel previously injected into the combustion chamber. If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here criticisms. Efilive starlite diesel training guides starlite diesel. Bimmerforums is the preferred online bmw forum and community for bmw owners. We take a close look at performance upgrades for the camaro v6 engine, from basic boltons to computer tuning. In the usa they use the llt engine in the camaro 5th gen. From electronic ignition to electronic fuel injection, slipper clutches to traction control, today s motorcycles are made up of much more than an engine, frame, and two wheels.
As tools for tuning modern engines have become more powerful and sophisticated in recent years, the need for indepth knowledge of engine management systems and tuning techniques has grown. Llt racing lancer 4g93 mivec gen 2 build llt racing lancer 4g93 mivec gen 2 build video and startup. A crate engine is a great way to add power to your vehicle. Engine tuning used to be the hallowed ground of vehicle engineers and cuttingedge hot rodders. Greg banish is a mechanical engineer that works as an oem calibrator. I just got a customer satisfaction program letter from gm stating that gms 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There is a lot more than just tuning injector pulse width when it comes to direct injection. First published in 1989 as tuning new generation engines, this bestselling book has been fully updated to include the latest developments in fourstroke engine technology in the era of pollution controls, unleaded and lowlead petrol, and electronic management systems. What are some good books on tuning engines for performance. How to design, build, modify, and tune efi and ecu systems. Have intimate knowledge of all vital components of the modern internal combustion engine. Terry mcgean hemmings muscle machines 20070401 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to.
Ford racing, chevrolet performance, blueprint engines, and more. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make horsepower with a fuelinjected, electronically controlled engine. His writing style is very easy to read and the book is filled with pictures too. This factfilled guide covers all aspects of engine tuning in detail, including filters, carburation, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, con rods and pistons, plus lubrication systems and oils, ignition systems, and nitrous oxide injection. When chevy announced the allnew 2018 traverse and buick announced the allnew 2018 enclave, we assumed that both fullsize crossovers were powered by gms allnew 3.
New chevy traverse, buick enclave use older engines gm. Automotive tech books from sa design are a great way to pick up the knowledge you need to build or work on any number of performance cars and hot rods. How to repair automotive dents, scratches, tears and stains, jeep 4x4 performance handbook, how to rebuild and restore classic harleydavidson big twins 19361964, how to repair your car, gm ls. They have alot of information regarding these little donks. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other. And, just as the bikes themselves have changed, so have the tools with which we tune them. But simple does not mean easy, and thats where engine management. But that good feeling can quickly change to one of worry, especially if you find yourself in. Please make sure to keep critiques in a thirdperson point of view. The best selection of high performance auto parts with same day shipping can only be found at jegs. The course promised to take us through everything from the complete basics of how an engine works all the way to actually tuning a 500plushorsepower car on the dyno, and it. There is a very large aftermarket for llt tuning still, so once the vin has been swapped you could get your tuner of choice to build you up something nice. Fuel trim is the amount of fuel added or subtracted by the pcm.
While the ltbased engine offers a lot of advanced technology and new features, that can sometime be a drawback as well. Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection. Highperformance diesel builders guide is the first book to explain how modern diesel engines work and how to safely enhance power and performance the book covers all aspects of the modern turbocharged diesel engine. If the newer llt engines are transplantable, then the lfx may not be a necessity. An engines redline is the highest speed it can safely operate. Tuning engines can be a mysterious art, all engines need a precise balance of fuel, air, and timing in order to reach their true performance potential. The goal here is for the educated enthusiast, skilled technician, and automotive engineer alike to all be able to come away with something. Most sites out there offer general car tuning advice or just a few photos we intended to cover every single make and model of car ever made and although it is not a job we will ever finish we have made a phenomenal start if you want any more in depth advice on the modifications we recommend, then you should visit rquecars. A quick check of the web turns up that many who own this engine are experiencing troubles all the way up to the engine fragging. I strongly recommend you firstly to read articles, books and. Performance mods for the camaro v6 engine all sixed up.
Horsepower ecu the 2009 to 2017 buick enclave engine is the 3. What is more, i am providing links for engine tuning books. There are now additional years of diesels currently supported by efilive software that are not included in the book at this time and may never be added although all the tuning basics taught in these books apply to every diesel motor, regardless of what year. How to tune and modify motorcycle engine management systems. There are very few things more exciting than firing up a new engine. How to tune and modify motorcycle engine management systems addresses all of a modern motorcycle s enginecontrol. The series was introduced in 2004 with the cadillac cts and the holden commodore vz.
In these books you can find lots of useful information. Highstrength features include sintered steel, copperinfiltrated main caps with a 6bolt design 4 vertical and 2 side bolts, just like in an ls for a very rigid bottom end. Developed by gm powertrain, the llt and lfx were part of general motors high feature v6 hfv6 engine family. Something about the roar of an engine just makes you feel good. This alloytec engine weighs about 375 pounds dry weight, and it is part of buicks high feature engine line. So his books are written with a good foundation and lots of experience to back it up. The v6 is known as a shaker, so we had dougans engine do a precision balance job. That one book is enough for you to go the track, talk to race guys and actually know enough terms to hold up your end of a conversation although stick as much as you can to listening. It differs from sparkignition engines that run off petrol gasoline, which are commonly found in standard automobiles. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote worldwide. This v6 buick enclave engine features direct fuel injection.
Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection system by greg banish and performance fuel injection systems hp1557. Only two years after releasing one of the most potent engines in the 3. The pcm starts out with a baseline fuelair mixture that it believes will achieve a stoichiometric ratio. Motorbooks workshop books motorbooks workshop book. Tracy martin is the author of five motorbooks workshop series books, including, how to use automotive diagnostic scanners, how to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems, motorcycle electrical systems troubleshooting and repair, how to tune and modify motorcycle engine management systems, and how to troubleshoot, repair and modify motorcycle. Gain fundamental knowledge and then a practical step by step process for getting any tuning job done. For years, the carburetor filled the needs of enthusiasts and provided simple adjustments at the end of a flatbladed screwdriver. At bimmerforums, you will find technical howto information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. The theoretical 100% filling of a fourstroke engine with a 300 cubic inch displacement operating at rpm is calculated by.