AEM EMS tuning class - SRT Forums

**supermech21** · 07-15-2009, 10:31 PM

Would there be any real interest in a AEM tuning seminar/class? Would you guys be interested in a class at a centralized location for a 2 day class?

If so please post up how serious you are and how much you feel this class should cost...

*LET ME BE VERY CLEAR* This isn't a bring your problem and have a pro fix it then tune it. Just a class on how to operate the system.

stxsrt · 07-16-2009, 03:48 PM

I would assume that would need to attend and pass EFI 101 first. but I would be down for a lesson

**supermech21** · 07-16-2009, 05:15 PM

Well heres the deal, the tuners name is John Reed. The issue with EFI 101(which i 100% support) is that they pick and choose where they want to go when they want to go. As well as this will be specifcly geared towards the AEM platform. EFI 101 teaches for all the systems(motec, haltec, aem, vipec...etc). I have called EFI 101 and they dont release there new schedule until Aug or Sept. But even then there all over the place.

With John (who originally pitched this too the supra crowd) he will come to one centralized location, 6 man class MAX, 500 a piece. IMO, thats a great price to get one on one training. There will be dyno tuning as well.

My plans are to put together a 'basics book' of how an engine actually works during all the firing cycles as well as what effects each sensor and such...Theres a lot of things going on at once that i think most of the SRT crowd takes for granted.

amdguy · 07-16-2009, 05:25 PM

john reed is a god of tuning in the viper / lambo world.

**supermech21** · 07-16-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by amdguy

john reed is a god of tuning in the viper / lambo world.

Would you like to learn from god?

The guy's uber nice through emails.

Joseph Davis · 07-16-2009, 10:04 PM

Not to hijack, but is there any interest in a class on how to fix AEMs when they go bad? I really like the AEMs, have a bit of a rep for setting up cheap Honduh boxes as universal standalones, but they are a fragile piece of hardware.

For example the 1NV04s used for injector drivers/LS/HS are easily upgradable in 3.5 and 6 amp flavors; while I wouldn't care to subject the tiny traces on the AEM board to a 6A load, you get the idea. Also, the v1.0 boxes (soon to be superceded, but saturating the used market) were designed by a digital idiot as demonstrated by their cruddy support of VR sensors. I'd be more than happy to demonstrate how to configure an LM1815 based circuit, or how to manually set up an opamp.

I wouldn't want a large chunk of cash, hell just get me drunk on Guinness, but I'd expect people with a basic hobbyist level understanding of electronics.

**supermech21** · 07-17-2009, 05:55 AM

GTFO out of my thread newb.

nutz · 07-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Joseph Davis

Not to hijack, but is there any interest in a class on how to fix AEMs when they go bad? I really like the AEMs, have a bit of a rep for setting up cheap Honduh boxes as universal standalones, but they are a fragile piece of hardware.

For example the 1NV04s used for injector drivers/LS/HS are easily upgradable in 3.5 and 6 amp flavors; while I wouldn't care to subject the tiny traces on the AEM board to a 6A load, you get the idea. Also, the v1.0 boxes (soon to be superceded, but saturating the used market) were designed by a digital idiot as demonstrated by their cruddy support of VR sensors. I'd be more than happy to demonstrate how to configure an LM1815 based circuit, or how to manually set up an opamp.

I wouldn't want a large chunk of cash, hell just get me drunk on Guinness, but I'd expect people with a basic hobbyist level understanding of electronics.

i think YOU should start another thread, YOU have no place in here

rbenkemeadow · 07-17-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supermech21

GTFO out of my thread newb.

X2

IZALBAD SRT · 07-19-2009, 12:54 PM

lessons from god would be super...cost, as long as its not a crazy sum im down...

reysrt4 · 07-19-2009, 01:08 PM

that sounds good, i live in n.y. that may be too far from a good location probably

**supermech21** · 07-19-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supermech21

With John (who originally pitched this too the supra crowd) he will come to one centralized location, 6 man class MAX, 500 a piece.

Quote: Originally Posted by IZALBAD SRT

lessons from god would be super...cost, as long as its not a crazy sum im down...

Did you miss that?

DrmCtchr · 07-20-2009, 01:25 AM

I have had my SRT-4 tuned at John's shop. nice place. 300 ponies outta a stock skittle with stock everything except for WGA. 280 on pump.

**supermech21** · 07-21-2009, 11:23 AM

So no one else is interested????

500 for CUSTOM lessons and the ability to tune your car whenever V.S. paying a shop 700 per tune and 100-150 per extra hour to modify youe tune????

It pays for itself after the first intake manifold or set of injectors you get.

chuck's_srt-4 · 07-21-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supermech21

So no one else is interested????

500 for CUSTOM lessons and the ability to tune your car whenever V.S. paying a shop 700 per tune and 100-150 per extra hour to modify youe tune????

It pays for itself after the first intake manifold or set of injectors you get.

Holy shit! Is that what a tune/re-tune really costs on average?

I need to get with the program! I've been jipping myself!

Back on topic: Guys, if you plan to EVER run an EMS, I'd highly suggest getting lessons on how to use it, as the lessons will most certainly pay for themselves the moment you purchase an EMS. I can't tell you how many times I've retuned my car just trying different things! If I had to pay someone to do it for me every time, I would be bankrupt!