Practical Standalone Tuning: Introduction
Introduction
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00:00 | One of the most daunting tasks for a novice tuner is the thought of starting up the engine for the very first time with absolutely no idea what numbers to put in the maps. |
00:09 | There is a mistaken belief that if the map isn't close to perfect either the engine will never run, or you risk doing serious damage the instant it starts. |
00:17 | This couldn't be further from the truth. |
00:19 | While sustained running with excessively rich mixtures can fail spark plugs, or in a worst-case scenario damage the bores, this isn't going to happen in the few moments it takes to get the fueling coarsely adjusted so that the mixtures are within the ball park. |
00:34 | In this module we're going to look at how to approach the initial startup, and how to get your engine running safely in a matter of seconds. |
00:41 | This will give you the confidence to get your engine up and running without any risk of causing damage. |