Guys,
Here is a look at the course outline for the EFILive training course.
While a lot of it is a basic look at how to operate the software, some time will also be spent on general tuning theory like: how to choose an A/F ratio, how to properly tune the ignition timing, why road tuning cannot match the performance of dyno tuning, etc.
We will look briefly at how some of the tables work, like the "VE" table, but the course is ABSOLUTELY NOT an engineering look at how the inner workings of a GM PCM work.
This is not an advanced level workshop for guys who have been long-time users of EFILive and are looking for engineering level answers to problems.
If you want to know how and why an engine works, and how to tune it, (using EFILive) then the course is for you.
We plan to release a schedule with various dates around the USA in the next week or so.
I. Introduction to EFILive FlashScan
a) What is it
b) What can it do
II. Installing the software
III. Scan Tool
IV. Connecting to the vehicle
V. Selecting PIDs
VI. Configuring the dashboard, and charts
VII. Creating MAPS for data collection
a) Selecting data
b) Setting up axis’
c) Setting filters
VIII. Collecting the data during operation
a) On the street
b) On the dyno
c) Black-Box logging
1) Set up
2) Collecting
3) Extracting data from Black Box
IX. Bi-Directional Controls
a) Control panel
b) Idle Air Control
c) Cylinder Balance Test
d) CKP Learn
e) Changing VIN’s
X. Tuning Tool
XI. Reading the calibration from the ECU
XII. Saving to a file or folder
XIII. Table definitions
a) Fuel tables
1) Main VE Table
2) PE Modifiers / EQ Ratios
3) Closed Loop
b) Ignition Tables
1) High Octane
2) Low Octane
3) Using Spark to Control Idle
c) Idle control Tables
d) MAF Tables
e) Rev Limiters
XIV. Making Changes to Calibrations
a) Entering changes manually
b) Using the %, +/-, and # tools
c) Smoothing cells
d) Filling cells with linear data
e) Moving forwards and backwards in calibrations
f) Saving current file
g) Saving new file
h) Sending to the PCM
XV. Using data from the Scan Tool
a) Copy special
b) Paste special
c) BEN Factor
XVI. Miscellaneous Functions
a) Speedometer Calibration
b) Tire size calculator
c) Configuring display units
d) File compare functions
e) Modification summary
f) Table Search function
XVII. Installing a Custom Operating system
a) Which version is right for you?
b) Step by Step
c) Things to watch our
XVIII. Understanding Fuel and ignition requirements
a) Selecting the proper A/F ratios
1) Idle
2) Cruise
3) Power
b) Getting the correct timing
1) Knock Retard Count
2) Knock retard Amount
3) Proper Dyno Calibration
XIX. Proper Dyno Tuning Procedures
a) Strapping
b) Driving safety
1) Vehicle control
2) Using the Brakes
3) Using the clutch to prevent over-running the engine
4) Circle of Awareness
c) Thought process for tuning from beginning to end
