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Do you want more power & torque, smoother drivability, and better fuel economy?
Let's be honest, who doesn't.
One way to achieve all of those is optimising your cam timing. Whether it's VTEC, VVT-i, VTC, AVCS, or vernier cam gear fitted to your LS1, if you aren't tuning these systems correctly, you ARE missing out on all the performance your engine is capable of.
Who is this course for:
- Those entirely new to variable cam control, as well as those with basic knowledge who want a thorough understanding
- Tuners wishing to get the most out of their cam control system and engine.
- Enthusiasts looking for a career in the tuning industry
- Experienced tuners looking to refresh their knowledge and make sure they aren't leaving performance on the table.
Will this work with my engine/ECU?
In short, yes.
Regardless of whether you've fitted a vernier cam gear to your LS1 or you're tuning a quad-cam V12 with continuously variable cam control, HPA's Cam Tuning course will teach you everything you need to know. It introduces a universal method to optimising your cam timing, regardless of the make and model — Ensuring you can get the most out of your engine, all while retaining smooth drivability and excellent fuel economy.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How cam timing affects your engine
- Why variable cam timing offers a big advantage
- How to get the most from continuously variable cam control
- How PID control works, and how to optimise it
- How to optimise the cam changeover point
- A 5 step process you can use for any engine and cam system
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Why Variable Cam Control?
How To Use This Course
Disclaimer
CAM FUNDAMENTALS
Cam Timing Fundamentals
Fixed vs Variable Cam
Inside a Variable Cam Actuator
Vernier Cam gears
Switched vs Continuous Cam Control
Inlet vs Exhaust
Multi Bank Engines
Atkinson and Miller Cycle
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware
Cam Position Information
Sensor Types and Signals
ECU Control System
Oil Considerations
Aftermarket Cams
ECU CONTROL STRATEGIES
Implications of MAF vs SD systems
Switched Cam Tables
Handling Fuel and Ignition Tables
Ford’s HDFX Strategy
PID Control Basics
PID Practical Analogy
How to Tune a PID Control System
Cam Angle Targets
PRACTICAL SKILLS
ECU Configuration
Base Table Configuration
PID Optimisation
Optimising Switched Cam Timing
Optimising Vernier Adjustable Cam Control
Optimising Inlet Cam Timing
Optimising Dual Variable Cam Timing
Optimising Part Throttle Cam Timing
Effect of Cam Timing on Emissions
HPA FIVE STEP PROCESS
System Configuration
Base Table Configuration
PID Calibration
Part Throttle Optimisation
WOT Optimisation
CONCLUSION
V11 SUBARU STI
Introduction
Step 1 ECU Configuration
Step 2 Base Table Configuration
Step 3 PID Tuning
Step 4 Steady State Tuning
Step 5 WOT
Introduction
Why Variable Cam Control?
How To Use This Course
Disclaimer
CAM FUNDAMENTALS
Cam Timing Fundamentals
Fixed vs Variable Cam
Inside a Variable Cam Actuator
Vernier Cam gears
Switched vs Continuous Cam Control
Inlet vs Exhaust
Multi Bank Engines
Atkinson and Miller Cycle
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware
Cam Position Information
Sensor Types and Signals
ECU Control System
Oil Considerations
Aftermarket Cams
ECU CONTROL STRATEGIES
Implications of MAF vs SD systems
Switched Cam Tables
Handling Fuel and Ignition Tables
Ford’s HDFX Strategy
PID Control Basics
PID Practical Analogy
How to Tune a PID Control System
Cam Angle Targets
PRACTICAL SKILLS
ECU Configuration
Base Table Configuration
PID Optimisation
Optimising Switched Cam Timing
Optimising Vernier Adjustable Cam Control
Optimising Inlet Cam Timing
Optimising Dual Variable Cam Timing
Optimising Part Throttle Cam Timing
Effect of Cam Timing on Emissions
HPA FIVE STEP PROCESS
System Configuration
Base Table Configuration
PID Calibration
Part Throttle Optimisation
WOT Optimisation
CONCLUSION
V11 SUBARU STI
Introduction
Step 1 ECU Configuration
Step 2 Base Table Configuration
Step 3 PID Tuning
Step 4 Steady State Tuning
Step 5 WOT