Calibrated Success 2011 Training Classes

[eficalibrator]

I have set most of my training schedule for this year, but there may be a few adjustments or additions later. Since I'm no longer tied to the Volt's development and launch schedule, I've got a little more free time to teach. Here's the initial class listing, I'll update this thread if/when things change:

January 28-29, Secrets of EFI Calibration, Dallas TX
March 26-27, Advanced GM, Janetty Racing, Waterbury CT
April 9-10, Secrets of EFI Calibration, Willy's Carb Shop, Mt. Carmel IL
May 21-22, Secrets of EFI Calibration, Mustang Dynamometer, Cleveland OH
June 2-3, Advanced GM, Next Level Performance, Orlando FL
July 16-17, Advanced GM, Redline Motorsports, Albany NY
August 13-14, Advanced Ford, Mustang Dynamometer, Cleveland OH
September 10-11, Advanced GM, Willy's Carb Shop, Mt. Carmel IL
November ??, Secrets of EFI Calibration, Orlando FL

I've had a lot of requests for "can you have a class near X location?" and I've tried to spread it out. The Mt. Carmel location is actually fairly central to a lot of these since it's about a two hour drive from St. Louis, Nashville and Indy. Hopefully those of you who have been waiting for this opportunity will be able to join us for a class closer to home.

The "basic" class has been revised a bit and is now known as "Secrets of EFI Calibration". The August Advanced Ford class will be open to all software systems. Registration for all classes listed here can be done directly through me. The classes are limited in size, so it's first come first registered.

Don't forget that the Advanced GM class fee includes a FREE copy of the "GM Tuning Beginner's Guide" DVD and data discs. If you've already bought a copy from Summit, you're eligible for a $250 discount with a copy of your receipt. This class has become a lot more dyno-intensive and fun since students are now coming in with a better fundamental understanding of the basics and we can now jump right into the more involved stuff that everyone really wants to see.

As usual, let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting more of you in person this year!

[ScarabEpic22]

Dang, nothing on the west coast?

[joecar]

Greg, thanks for the update.

[eficalibrator]

Dang, nothing on the west coast?
In all honesty, if I do something out west it's usually in LA or Vegas due to local demand. If you're getting on a plane to LA/Vegas anyway, is it a big deal to go to TX or the midwest? I don't mean to be cold about this, but don't do this full time and can't be everywhere. I promise that if you're able to make it to one of these classes, you'll find it worth the trip. Just ask one of the guys on here that has already attended. ;)

[eficalibrator]

New class date added in Dallas...

[GAMEOVER]

Dang, nothing on the west coast?

I'm with you Erik...No West Coast love...:D...hahaha
It's just that Texas is too soon to save up a little money...

[ScarabEpic22]

I know Greg, not trying to be a d!ck about it just wish there was something closer to home. You're right, if I pay for a plane ticket its not a big deal to fly to the east cost vs semi-locally. But Id rather drive my own rig to a tuning class if I could! :D

I attended an EFI-101 class from EFIUniversity back in May 2009, would like to take another class that covers more advanced material sometime in the future. Ill be in Vegas the first weekend of March for the WCC Basketball tournament, but most of my time is spent doing homework and now skiing since its winter!

[Mileage]

How do I sign up? Cost?
Thanks
Ken

[eficalibrator]

Ken, just email me directly and I can get you set up for whichever class you want. Cost is $550 for the "Secrets of EFI Calibration" class and $1400 for the Advanced GM class. If you bought my DVD from Summit, you're eligible for a $250 credit toward the Advanced GM class with a copy of your receipt.

[Mileage]

Greg, I went to your web page and realized I just finished reading your book! It is great with a lot of real world numbers and ranges of values (rules of thumb) that work. Those are so hard to find. I'll look for your DVD. I have done some basic tuning so I think the Advanced GM class is in order. I'll email you rather than bore people here. Ken

[Mileage]

Greg, I tried to email you but it bounced back. Do you know if there is a problem on your end? Ken

[eficalibrator]

I had to smack the provider yesterday when they screwed up the hosting. Everything's cleared up now, and you should have a reply to your email in your Inbox. Thanks!

[eficalibrator]

I keep getting requests that go like this: "If I bring my car to the class, can we use it as a demo?"

Up until now, my answer has always been "No." My reason was that I want to focus more on the calibration procedure with a known good combo rather than troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues. Don't take it personally. I know you all put a lot of time and effort into your cars and most of them are built really well.

However, since the first DVD has been out for a while and many are watching and learning the basics there before coming to the class, we now have a little more time in the normal class schedule to cover additional topics. I have a second DVD coming out this year that will cover more of the advanced stuff that we typically address in the Advanced GM tuning class. This leaves us with the opportunity to look into a few case-specific issues in the live classes.

This is where you come in. If you have a car that you've brought to the class, I'm willing to entertain using it as a live demo provided:

1) There are no mechanical or electrical issues. This means that if we find something that requires repair or a change of hardware as a class, much like in the real world on a real dyno your car gets rolled off.
2) You have a car that really only requires calibration work. See #1 above. If you have unknown injectors, watch the DVD again. If you have a cam so big that there's no vacuum at idle, see #1 again. Run out of fuel pump? See #1. Injectors going static, see #1. Blowing out the spark because your plug gap is wrong, see #1.
3) The hosting shop gets first crack at providing a demo vehicle. They're nice enough to let all of us show up on a weekend and bring our chaos to their normally calm operation, so I go out of my way to help them.
4) There is something for the rest of the class to learn by looking at what your car does.

If you're good with this, then I'm willing to be more flexible. This will go for all of my classes (basic, Adv GM, Adv Ford) until someone gives me a reason not to let it happen any more. If you're on the fence about attending a class, hopefully this added dimension of learning will make it more appealing to you. Take a look at my previous students' comments and I'm sure you'll see that everyone has a great time and learns something(s) new. I look forward to seeing more of you in person. As usual, let me know if you have any questions.

[1SlowHoe]

Wish I had known about this:
January 28-29, Secrets of EFI Calibration, Dallas TX

What shop did you use in Tx? I'm looking for a good EFI Live tuner in the Dallas to Oklahoma City area.

[eficalibrator]

The May 21st class at Mustang Dynamometer in OH should get pretty interesting. I'm planning to drive my personal twin turbo LS3 C6 and I also have a client bringing a supercharged C5 for the tuning demo. I still have slots open for this class. If you're interested, email me directly and I can get you on the list.

For those of you thinking about attending the next Advanced GM tuning class in Orlando on June 2-3, I'll also have my twin turbo C6 there along with a bunch of cool cars from Next Level Performance. This class is intentionally scheduled the two days before the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour because I'll be joining that for the long haul back to Detroit.

[joecar]

The May 21st class at Mustang Dynamometer in OH should get pretty interesting. I'm planning to drive my personal twin turbo LS3 C6 and I also have a client bringing a supercharged C5 for the tuning demo. I still have slots open for this class. If you're interested, email me directly and I can get you on the list.

For those of you thinking about attending the next Advanced GM tuning class in Orlando on June 2-3, I'll also have my twin turbo C6 there along with a bunch of cool cars from Next Level Performance. This class is intentionally scheduled the two days before the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour because I'll be joining that for the long haul back to Detroit.See if you can get mentioned in the forthcoming Power Tour article in Hot Rod magazine... mention EFILive :hihi: