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Topics On Advanced Engine Tuning

1. Intake Runner Tuning	2. How to wire a dedicated Fuel Pump Relay	3. Changing Valve Seals and Spring in motor
4. Static Vs. Dynamic Compression Ratio	5. Basics of E85	6. Tuning A/F Mixtures
7. What Cooling mods REALLY work	8. Cam Gear Tuning and Timing	9. Wet vs Dry Nitrous Set-ups
10. Understanding Nitrous Oxide	11. Electronic Power Steering Conversion	12. Engine Blueprinting Explained
13. Exhaust Cutout Basics	14. Surge Tanks (Aux Fuel Cell )	15. Fuel Line Sizing for Gas + Alternative Based Fuels
16. Cryo Liquid Co2 Cooling	17. What a Fogger Nitrous system is and how to Install	18. Dry Sump Vs Wet Sump Oiling Set ups
19. Aftermarket Traction Control Unit	20. How to Correctly Break in a Fresh New Motor	21. How to convert to E85 Ethanol based Fuels
22. V-band Clamp Exhaust Fabrication	23. Port and Polish Gasket Matching	24. Building a Custom Fuel Cell DIY
25. Exhaust Wrapping Vs. Coating (Temperature Control)	26. Torque Plates A MUST for built engine blocks

Topics On Forced Induction (turbo and superchargers w/ supporting mods)

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1. Forced Induction	2. Air to Air vs Air to Water Intercoolers	3. Turbo Surge + Volumetric Efficiency
4.Intercooler Basics	5. Water Meth/Alchy Injection	6. Boost Controller Basics
7. Solving / Understanding Boost Spiking	8. Wastegates Internal vs External	9. Vented vs recirculating Blow Off Valves
10. Turbo Manifold Design	11. DIY Intercooler Sprayer	12. How to build your own turbo manifold
13. Quick Spool Valve Dyno Tested and Reviewed	14. Turbo Flange Information + Diagrams	15. Turbo sizing chart for Mitsubishi Greddy turbo's
16. Setting Up VERY EFFICIENT Air To Water Intercoolers	17. Batmo Compressor Wheels	18. Pre Turbo Injection (Methanol /Water)
19. Billet Vs Cast Compressor Wheels	20. Garrett Releases GTX3576R Turbo	21. Borg Warner Vs. Garrett Vs. Precision Turbo's. A comparative Look
22. Garrett Releases GTX40/88R Turbo	23. Intercooler Efficency Test. (REAL DATA ANALYSIS)	24. Long vs short runner length design with Turbo Manifolds. (applies to N/A as well)<
25. Intercooler Fin Density + Efficiency	26. Selecting the right A/R Turbine for your Motor	27. What is Turbo Lag? Should you be scared of it?
28. Selecting the right size of turbocharger	29. Garrett GTW Series Turbochargers	30. 3 port and 4 port boost controller (solenoids)

 

Above you will find many articles that will help you to understand more about the combustion engine. These articles are a collection of what one could call the more advanced theories and ideas behind how a motor works and functions. There is everything from upgrading cooling to upgrading power.

While enginebasics.com has a basics section for those wanting to learn more of the basics of a 4 stroke motor, this area of the site is dedicated to those wanting to study the more advanced topics. If their is a topic you don't see above that you would like to see added, drop us a message using the contact button on the left side of the menu.

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Below are just a few of the articles found here on enginebasics.com

Reading Spark Plugs	Camshaft Understanding	Engine Timing	Intake Runner Length	Exhaust Flow Tuning	Camshaft Timing	Engine Cooling Basics	Compression Testing	Forced Induction
Tuning A/F Ratio Basics	Intake Manifold Basics	A look at cooling mods	Camber Caster Basics	Sequential Vs Batch Injection	Fuel Pressure Regulator	EGT Vs A/F EFI Tuning	Engine Start Programming	What is a fuel Injector?
Brush vs Brushless Motors	4-stroke motor diagram	Crankshafts Basics	Automotive Relays	EFI Tuning Basic Thoery Guide	Understanding Electric Motors	Water Meth Injection	Intercooler Basics	e85 Basics
Water to Air Intercooling	Turbo Surge	EFI Air Intake Temp Tuning	Map vs. MAF Sensor EFI Tuning	Engine Start up tuning for EFI Cars	Building an EFI Surge Tank	Intercooler Efficency	Boost Controllers	Engine Oil Weights
Exhaust Cutout Basics	Cold Air Intake vs Short Ram	Engine HP and Torque Basics	Intercooler Sprayer Basics	Turbo Manifold Design Basics	Cryo Liquid Co2 Cooling	Oil Cooler Basics and Installation	Boost by Gear Tuning	Closed Loop vs Open Loop O2 tuning
Changing your own oil	Static Vs. Dynamic Compression	Air to Air Vs. Water to Air Intercoolers	Vented vs Recirculating Blow Off Valves	Engine Intake Exhaust Valves	Wiring a fuel pump relay	Synthetic vs Regular Oil	O2 Sensor Repair Fix	Embrace the TURBO LAG

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