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Advanced tuning takes engine tuning techniques to the next level. He converted it into a drag bike, modified the engine completely and added mikuni carbs. Greg banish is a mechanical engineer that works as an oem calibrator. So his books are written with a good foundation and lots of experience to back it up. These are excellent resources on the basics of ecu operation and general engine tuning operation. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. 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. Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection systems. I have never had such a well thought out and easy to understand guide to tuning engine. This is the book if you want to figure out how to tune your efi system. The book explains the fundamentals of electronic engine tuning in an easy to follow and linear manner. As the price of gasoline continues to rise, compact luxury cars get more and more popular. The tuning algorithm determines the airtofuel ratio necessary for each region of engine speed and throttle position to obtain the desired performance. Starting with very basic inter combustion chamber engine function you go deep into tuning fuel injection with some looks at.
Mercedesbenz cla250 with upgraded turbo makes 100hp. Here we will explain engine tuning, from light to hard, as simply as possible. Lets journey back to 1973 and read the book that was the two stroke bible of that era. The mercedesbenz cla is the german automakers attempt to compete with the likes of the diminutive audi a3 and the bmw 1series. While maintaining safety for the motor, transmission and daily drivability. His writing style is very easy to read and the book is filled with pictures too.