Hi, I'm pretty new to the Sport Compact world, I've worked on older cars, but know absolutely nothing about computer tuning. Where can you get the tuners, and could I do a Stage 2 tune with one?

Thanks

Kaleb

 

if you don't know anything about it, i would have someone else do it, or at least show you how, so you don't blow up your car... check out hptuners, and i'm pretty sure they have a forum on their website where you can learn more about the program and how it works.

 

If you wanna start EFI tuning, best place to start is picking up a book called "How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems" or something to that effect. Most Barnes and Nobles will have them in stock. If you manage to read through it all and somewhat understand it, try to find someone locally with a type of standalone ems (AEM EMS for example) or an EPROM reprogrammer (Hondata S300 or HPTuners are good ones) that will teach you basics and let you learn what and what not to do. You'll be able to learn tons from what they teach you in person to get you started. Once you have your feet wet, pick up a copy of HPTuners and read through the forums, how tos, and start tinkering around with some of the settings. You'll get a little nervous at first, but do a lot of logging to see how the PCM operates and then responds to what you change.

Of course you'll need some tools such as a laptop computer, UEGO (universal exhaust gas oxygen) sensor or "wideband", an EGT probe would be a good idea, and a whole lot of open road.

Good luck, and don't feel too intimidated by it all, it will pay off in the end and turns into being a fun hobby.

 

I second what Witt has said. You will be much better off reading up on it and doing ALOT of practive prior to jumping right in and changin stuff up on your vehicle. That's when you blow motors. Not to mention having the appropriate monitoring devices, i.e. a Wideband gauge, maybe even an Interceptor Scan gauge for more options.