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1G basic ECU MPI circuit function

The 1G DSM has two main circuits for the engine. The MPI circuit and the Ignition circuit. The ECU is connected to both but is powered from the MPI circuit and controls it. The MPI circuit also powers...

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How to identify ECU pin numbers

People seem to get confused as to which pins are which. You count the pins on a connector looking at the back of the connector where the wires come out just like you do looking into the pins on the...

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How to: Get a basic tune with ECUFlash

The guide is to show a DSM owner how to get a basic, driveable tune using ECUFlash. Following this guide in no way makes the users car "raceready". This guide is only to show a person how to get a...

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INjector dead times, getting them right instead of using other peoples numbers

Well, i see many many threads on people asking for injector dead times for variouse injectors all the time, well being from an erra of when i learned Stand alone programming "dead times" weren't even...

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Cam Gear Tuning for Dummies (Understanding what is happening)

Well< I've been wanting to work on this for a while and got it done last night... let me know if some of the analogies are too specific ( i was trying to make it where anyone can understand how to...

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Tuning With ECMLink v3

Recently, a member on the ECMLink forums requested some help with tuning and I decided to lend him a hand. Before long, I found myself writing a full blown guide that I thought would be a valuable and...

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The Easy Way to Make a 1G USB Datalogging Cable

Making your own USB data logging cable is just as easy, if not easier than making the standard serial cable. It is also more cost effective since the DB-9 serial version would require a USB to RS232...

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Turbo ECU in a Spyder GS

The idea is to swap a 98-99 N/A 4G64 Spyder's ECU with a 95-99 turbo ECU. In addition, swapping the stock high impedence 275cc injectors with 450cc low impedence injectors found on turbo 2G models. The...

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DSM ISC motor testing & Replacement

I do not take credit for this video just making it easier to find for tuners.

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ECMLink Tips -n- Tricks: Saving and Restoring Multiple Layouts

Introduction Have you ever wished that you could have different display setups in ECMLink that each have their own included items, fonts, colors, and graph properties...and be able to switch between...

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ECMLink Linear WB Calibration

Here is a video tutorial I created going through the steps of getting your AEM Wideband value in DSMLink/ECMLink to match what your guage is reading. Let me know if you have any questions! Calibrating...

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How to Log your 1G with Tuner Pro RT

Okay, say you have a nice Ecmlink cable sitting in front of you. Or some sort of USB to ODB I cable you have made or picked up and You want to start data logging... HERE is a go How to make your own...

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Logging Your 35 psi AEM Boost Gauge

Logging your AEM boost gauge: Wiring 1. First pop off your plastic panel to get to the ecu 2. Find pin 73 and cut it about 6 inches from the harness. electrical tape or heat shrink to insulate the...

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How To - Create a new Knock Sensor Cal table in AEM

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Check Engine Light as Knock LED w/latching relay in AEM EMS

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Basics of TunerPro "how to"

For those lost on how to use Tunerpro and burn a chip, this is a good starting point. This is for educational purposes only. Download Tunerpro here: TunerPro and TunerPro RT - Professional Automobile...

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ECMLink Tips -n- Tricks: Display Optimization

Introduction I'm far from being what I would call an expert when it comes to tuning DSM's, but in the last few years, I've spent WAY too many hours driving up and down the back roads while staring at a...

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2G basic ECU MPI circuit function

Like the 1G, the 2G DSM has two main electrical circuits for the engine. The MPI/MFI circuit and the Ignition circuit. There are two variants of the MPI/MFI circuit in the 2G's, the 95 and the 96-99....

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Calibration on the MAFT v 2.0 with ECUflash the easy way

This article relates to the - MAFT v2.0 and 3" GM MAF - ECUflash on the 2G DSM If you have looked into using the MAFT on your 2G you have probably already seen the setup instructions...set the injector...

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how to calibrate anything on a dyno walkthrough MAF or SD (step-by-step)

wrote this based on a combination of very reliable and experienced sources and put it all in order. Good information here. read the pdf. A monkey could tune if he could read this and had some practice....

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ECMLink HP settings for automatic cars

As the title states, these are the settings for HP calculations for Automatic transmission DSM's running ECMLink. Nothing special, just double left click on "Horsepower" in the display and you can...

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New to Tuning? This is helpful for DIYer's

As the title states, this site was nice to compare my tuning with what they consider safe or more power/torque tuning and would be a good starting point for the Do It Yourself tuners or those trying to...

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Vi-pec Standalone

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone here is familiar with a Vi-pec standalone? I had one installed in my car and I was told I can use it to help diagnose the issue I've been having. I didn't receive...

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50+ video tutorials for ECMlink

Not everyone knows about my channel but I have them all garbled up with other videos versus having them in a certain folder. I don't want to create another Youtube folder to put them in because I'm...

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