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Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System

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Summary of Contents for Pro-Tuner

Page 1: ...Pro Tuner Users Guide Edelbrock Corporation 2700 California Street Torrance CA 90503 Toll Free Tech Line 800 416 8628 Office 310 781 2222 Tech e mail edelbrock edelbrock com...

Page 2: ...essure Sensor optional 48 Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor optional 50 Throttle Position Sensor TPS 51 Main Wiring Harness and Engine Wiring 54 Oxygen Sensors 59 Malfunction Indicator Light 60 3 Installing an...

Page 3: ...SAVE 168 OFFLINE SAVE and USE ONLINE 169 View Logger Data Part V Advanced Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 171 172 1 Warm Up Fine Tuning 174 2 Idle Fine Tuning 177 3 Toggle Closed Loop 178 4 VE Estima...

Page 4: ...4 218 2 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 219 3 Trouble Codes Faults 222 4 Maintenance Procedures 223 TPS Replacement 225 5 Glossary 232 6 Additional Resources Service...

Page 5: ...controller Victor Systems include a Mototron ECM for semi sequential injection while Super Victor Systems feature fully sequential operation and individual cylinder adjustment of spark and fuel for c...

Page 6: ...ating to avoid engine damage and provide the best reliability and drivability possible In addition to reading this manual there are many other sources of engine management theory as well as experience...

Page 7: ...0007 Controller ECM 48 Pin 1 72 1517 ECM Rubber Grommet 3 82 0111 ECM Mounting Washers 3 82 3519 ECM Mounting Bushing 3 38 1600 Mounting Bracket for 48 pin PCM 1 68 4005 1 4 20 x 7 8 PCM Socket Head S...

Page 8: ...move Orange Rubber 1 38 3601 Gen III Map Sensor Bracket 1 37 3528 60 lb hr High Impedance Injectors 8 67 1570 Injector O ring Lube 1 37 3529 MSD Distributor w Cam Sync MSD PN 23451 1 37 3543 Temperatu...

Page 9: ...crew 3 37 3550Main Engine Harness w 2 Power Relays 1 N A Padded J Clamps 4 37 3546 Distributor Harness 1 37 3547 Fuel Pump Harness 1 63 3670 Instruction Sheet Quick Start Guide 1 63 3615 Instruction S...

Page 10: ...you have all the parts sensors and wiring that are listed on the packing list Lay the harness and wiring out on a table or the floor to help visualize the placement of the sensors connectors and comp...

Page 11: ...become a good EFI calibrator Do not become discouraged or intimidated Start with the basics of fuel and spark control then gradually work up to cold starting transient calibration idle control indivi...

Page 12: ...tments with the laptop between runs or make table adjustments based on recorded logger data Vehicle calibration should ONLY be done on a closed road course or drag strip with helmets and all other pro...

Page 13: ...ages Requires an accurate volumetric efficiency table Fuel control units more difficult to understand Mass airflow sensor if used difficult to retrofit onto older engines Does not work well with large...

Page 14: ...eeded to optimize fuel during non steady state conditions Fundamental Steady State Engine Calibration Goals 1 Minimize BSFC at part throttle operating conditions 2 Maximize Torque at WOT 3 Stay within...

Page 15: ...vary with application a factory manual should be used to identify and assist in installation in those instances Some items that may be unique depending on the applications are 1 Firing order 2 Locati...

Page 16: ...Factory service manual wiring diagrams Preliminary Checklist CAREFULLY STUDY AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Examine the system components and packaging for shipping damage If damaged contact your de...

Page 17: ...front to rear 3 Measure from bottom of straightedge to manifold block sealing surface of manifold at front and rear of engine Record measurements A B 4 Add A and B and divide by 2 to get average heigh...

Page 18: ...sensor is always the primary sensor Always plug into the driver side only when using a single sensor If using dual sensors the system will use the leanest bank s sensor to provide closed loop feedbac...

Page 19: ...specifications for your particular manifold PRE INSTALLATION Before installing the induction system take the following steps to ensure successful installation and performance 1 Check all components t...

Page 20: ...ssed side faces up NOTE In some cases there may be a different right and left side gasket Make sure both are placed correctly 2 Coat head surface and both sides of gaskets with Edelbrock Gasgacinch 93...

Page 21: ...l and fuel lines Check all linkage for smooth throttle operation from idle to Wide Open Throttle WOT Note Do not install with a throttle rod use a cable actuated throttle Throttle rods can transfer en...

Page 22: ...ne may be used as the return line or a new return line plumbed with 5 16 ID steel or high pressure line Many late model cars are equipped with an additional fuel line which runs to a charcoal canister...

Page 23: ...that the fuel flow capacity of the EFI pump exceed your peak demand by 20 25 to avoid engine damage due to loss of pressure Electrical connectors should face the front of vehicle when mounting Consult...

Page 24: ...aintain constant pressure across all 8 injectors regardless of fluctuating manifold pressure vacuum level The fuel that is not injected is returned to the fuel tank via the return fuel line Recommende...

Page 25: ...e adjacent to where the main line enters the tank This will be the hole for your return line Insert a short length of 5 16 inch hard line available at most radiator shops into the hole and weld it to...

Page 26: ...l can be drawn into the pickup Figure 5 HARD RETURN LINE METHOD Drill a 5 16 inch hole in the sending unit plate adjacent to where the main line enters the tank This will be the hole for your return l...

Page 27: ...Installation and Setup 27 Figure 6 Solder or weld the return hard line to the fuel pickup line...

Page 28: ...6 Install the high pressure fuel line next to the original line which may now serve as the return line Use large radius bends Avoid exhaust components sharp edges and possible wear points Mount the l...

Page 29: ...ORQUE APPLIED TO THE ASSEMBLY COULD DAMAGE PARTS AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKS 1 Fasten fuel rail stands if applicable to manifold per Edelbrock instructions making sure the stands are parallel with the inject...

Page 30: ...efore pressurizing system Injectors should not bind in the ports You should be able to rotate them slightly A typical rail installation is illustrated in Figure 9 Figure 9 3 2 2 ECU and Main Harness I...

Page 31: ...able length of the harness determine potential mounting locations for the ECM and relays Improper installation may cause system failure and void your warranty To mount the ECM and relays correctly the...

Page 32: ...l stretch or kink wires and connectors Minimize effect of engine torque movement on short sections of harness Improper installation can cause intermittent wire or connector failure or total loss of co...

Page 33: ...n installing the mounts first install the rubber grommets into the 3 mounting holes Insert the bushing from the BACKSIDE of the grommet Finally mount to the desired surface using the provided retainin...

Page 34: ...plate assembly as a template Mark the outline on the firewall Using a hole saw nibbler or chassis punch create a 2 x 2 3 8 rectangular hole in the firewall being sure to center the hole in the templat...

Page 35: ...Installation and Setup 35 Figure 13 Before proceeding further with harness installation install and mount all sensors and components...

Page 36: ...stallation COMPONENT AND SENSOR OVERVIEW The diagram below identifies the location of the major components of the Pro Tuner electronics Not shown below is the air temperature sensor as it is normally...

Page 37: ...es an adjustable hold down collar to accommodate various deck heights and custom intake manifolds a large distributor cap and the mechanical advance is locked out It is equipped with a steel distribut...

Page 38: ...ustable slip collar Install the Distributor into the engine without the gasket installed make sure the oil pump shaft is fully engaged slide the slip the collar down to sit against the manifold Tighte...

Page 39: ...HAFT OVERLAP After checking the drive gear mesh it is very important to have the proper overlap between the the distributor shaft and the oil pump shaft The tongue of the distributor shaft should sit...

Page 40: ...l or another ground resulting in a misfire and loss of power In applications with extreme cylinder pressures such as with nitrous or forced induction correct rotor phasing increases in importance More...

Page 41: ...ture IAT sensor The Intake Air Temperature sensor is a thermistor device which measures air temperature This sensor must be installed into the air cleaner base Drill the air cleaner base with a 3 4 dr...

Page 42: ...Temperature ECT sensor The engine coolant temperature sensor is a thermistor device which measures coolant temperature It should be screwed into the coolant passage of the intake manifold near the th...

Page 43: ...atmospheric baseline The manifold pressure is low high vacuum in a light load condition while in a high load condition the pressure will rise low vacuum Manifold pressure provides the ECM information...

Page 44: ...he MAP sensor and the vacuum port reference location Replacement of sensor should be done using the original mounting hardware Note If the MAP sensor has an orange ribbed sleeve on the reference port...

Page 45: ...Control IAC valve is controlled by the ECM and tailors airflow to help maintain a set point speed at idle The behavior of the valve can be calibrated for your combination through the laptop Pro Tuner...

Page 46: ...fuel pressure compensation if the sensor is in the system The pressure sensor should be mounted in the fuel rail or crossover line prior to the fuel regulator In all cases but especially if the rail i...

Page 47: ...warning limit array This table allows you to set the minimum oil pressure for your engine over the RPM range If the pressure drops below your calibrated value the MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp will...

Page 48: ...or is only enabled for the tuning session be sure to turn the sensor off by selecting none in the MAF section of the setup wizard This will prevent Mass Airflow sensor faults during later operation In...

Page 49: ...Installation and Setup 49 with a recommended sensor inlet tube installed...

Page 50: ...hanical adjustment Scaling of the sensor is accomplished through the Setup Wizard When replacing the sensor the TPS scaling of the min and max values should be recalibrated through the Setup Wizard It...

Page 51: ...he driver side fuel rail and should be retained by the clips at each rail mount screw Bend the clamp as required to hold the conduit Even numbered injectors along with the TPS ECT and MAF sensor conne...

Page 52: ...ngle 6 8 gauge wire to the starter solenoid Connect ignition key switch lead to the operator ignition switch The switch should be capable of maintaining uninterrupted 12V power to the system in the On...

Page 53: ...un for approximately 4 seconds It will then shut off Turn key switch off for 15 seconds Turn on again and inspect the system for fuel leaks Set fuel pressure regulator to desired pressure if regulator...

Page 54: ...ement If your exhaust system does not have an O2 port you will need to weld the included threaded bung into the exhaust pipe See Figure 21 It is recommended that the O2 sensor installation be performe...

Page 55: ...install a wideband s in the 80 pin PCM controller follow the instructions below IMPORTANT If you decide to use a single or dual MotoTron or Edelbrock wideband oxygen sensor UEGO with external 0 5V co...

Page 56: ...tabs retain the cover to the connector Press 2 tabs on the same side unlocking one side at a time and remove the cover 4 Note the backside of the connector and the numbers in each corner to help ident...

Page 57: ...connector to aid in pulling the wire terminal straight out With the soft jawed pliers you must use extreme caution not to squeeze too hard and crush the delicate wire For installers who do the convers...

Page 58: ...o the PCM Reinstall the connector cover and re strap the harness bundle to the cover To return to the switching style sensor reverse the procedure to put the wires in their original location Check the...

Page 59: ...drill a 5 16 hole in a suitable panel Insert the MIL into the hole with the orange light facing toward you Locate the MIL circuit in the engine harness It is near the expansion connector See picture b...

Page 60: ...60 3 3 Installing and Configuring the Software Visit us at http www edelbrock com Installing and Configuring the Software...

Page 61: ...configuration of the software is much like any other Windows based application It uses Install Shield and will prompt you for choices during the installation In most cases choosing the NEXT button wi...

Page 62: ...applied OR 2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with all Microsoft updates and patches applied OR 3 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with all Microsoft updates and patches applied OR 4 Microsoft Win...

Page 63: ...Installation and Setup 63 OPERATING SYSTEMS ALSO HAVE IMPROVED HANDLING OF PERIPHERALS USB PORTS AND BETTER STABILITY THAN WIN98SE SYSTEMS...

Page 64: ...ou see the installer welcome screen go to step 3 Some virus protection programs do not allow Auto Play so if that is the case 1 Double click on My Computer 2 Double click on the CD ROM drive icon 3 Do...

Page 65: ...Installation and Setup 65 4 Once the computer is ready the installation will start 5 Click NEXT...

Page 66: ...IES IN THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT 7 Click NEXT once you have read and understand the license agreement 8 Choose the folder in which you want the Edelbrock Victor Pro Tuner software installed IT IS HIGHLY...

Page 67: ...Installation and Setup 67 9 The installer will now ask one more time to confirm the installation process This will allow you to cancel the installation if you wish...

Page 68: ...ll 11 The installer will proceed to install the necessary files on your computer the status will be displayed during the install 12 Once the install is completed click the FINISH button and you are re...

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Page 70: ...d memory will greatly affect the performance of the application Run the latest Microsoft Operating System and most powerful PC possible to avoid windows related issues such as USB port driver problems...

Page 71: ...dy on the gray colored interface module part of the Computer Connection cable This indicates a powered connection and the PC is ready to communicate As the computer communicates to the vehicle ECU a f...

Page 72: ...can use one of the PC s USB ports and a USB Serial Adapter not included that is readily available from many sources including local consumer electronics stores USB Ports Typical USB Serial Adapter Fo...

Page 73: ...e device If you already have the Pro Tuner software installed you can manually add the new device to the list of communication ports for Pro Tuner by performing the following 1 First we need to know w...

Page 74: ...lick on the PORTS Icon to expand the list of communications ports You should see your USB to Serial Adapter in the list of ports Often times it will be assigned to COM4 if you don t have a lot of othe...

Page 75: ...Now RIGHT click on the MotoServer icon the satellite dish in the System Tray lower right hand corner of your screen 6 A menu will appear for MotoServer Choose Ports 7 A list of the configured ports w...

Page 76: ...lick OK If it does not exist click Add to add your new port 9 When you click Add you will be asked what kind of port is to be added Select Serial and the click Next 10 Type your new COM port name and...

Page 77: ...pears in the Port Name listing Make sure the new port is selected and then choose OK or Apply if you have more ports to add 12 You will now be back at the Port Configuration window Choose Add and then...

Page 78: ...to the Ports List 14 From now on the Pro Tuner system will check to see if communications cable is plugged into any of the devices listed in the Ports Configuration List every time you start the progr...

Page 79: ...Installation and Setup 79 15 Click OK to complete the set up...

Page 80: ...alled and configured your software and communications cables you are now ready to start communicating with the Vehicle ECU Steps 1 Start the Edelbrock EFI Application by double clicking on the Icon on...

Page 81: ...e s ECU and then click on OK To go into OFFLINE mode click Open an existing calibration file and the OFFLINE Control Panel will be displayed More information about OFFLINE can be found later on in the...

Page 82: ...82 Click NEXT Click NEXT...

Page 83: ...Installation and Setup 83 The computer has now found the proper port Click NEXT The computer is now ready to attempt to talk to the ECU Click NEXT...

Page 84: ...84 Once a connection is established successfully click NEXT Click NEXT to get the final results dialog...

Page 85: ...Installation and Setup 85 Click FINISH 4 The software will now connect to the ECU and bring up the DASHBOARD screen...

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Page 87: ...OLS menu and choose Application Settings You will see the following Control Panel Choose your desired units of measure for each category Temperature MAP Pressure such as oil pressure fuel pressure etc...

Page 88: ...location for calibration files and click Apply or OK You will then be advised with the following Close all application windows and then restart the application This will apply your new choices to the...

Page 89: ...powerful however a significant effort has been made to simplify the way information is presented to you to allow you to concentrate on the reason you bought the system mainly reliability horsepower an...

Page 90: ...irst time use 1 To start the wizard go to TOOLS in the top menu of the main application 2 Choose Setup Wizard 3 The wizard will start up and you will be asked to make various choices to set up your sy...

Page 91: ...the type of crank trigger you are using in your kit 9 Select your fueling control method Speed Density or Alpha N Speed Throttle Note You may also choose MAP N Speed Pressure but you must select Alpha...

Page 92: ...ECU Please wait for it to finish completely 15 When programming is completed you will be presented with the next wizard section to configure choose your sensors The WELCOME section will show a CHECK M...

Page 93: ...ting Note OnlyforuserswhoselecttheMAP NtuningstrategyfromtheWizardsetup OncetheWizardprogrammingstepsarecompleted youmustloadthesuppliedMAP NfileintoyourECU Todothis gotothefilemenuandselect LoadCalib...

Page 94: ...es that vary as a function of engine load or speed The breakpoints do not have to be linear or evenly spaced You can define more closely spaced breakpoints at lower engines speeds and wider spaced one...

Page 95: ...Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 95 Custom tables for load ordinate Custom tables for RPM ordinate...

Page 96: ...the base fuel and spark maps 4 2 Screens Indicators and Tools Visit us at http www edelbrock com Screens Indicators and Tools In this section the various graphical screens indicators and tools will be...

Page 97: ...e main screen you will see a Status Bar Watch this area for alerts current activity Faults and user information AT ANY TIME YOU CAN HIT THE F1 Key and activate help for the function that you are worki...

Page 98: ...98 at Several specialized tools are available as Menu Options and can be activated by selecting them from the drop down menu bar at the top of the window...

Page 99: ...isit us at http www edelbrock com Dashboard TAB The DASHBOARD Tab is considered the HOME screen From here you can monitor most critical engine functions quickly at a glance The function of most of the...

Page 100: ...or may not be on the screen depending on your configuration set in the Setup Wizard The scaling of gauges including the Tach will adjust based on your Setup Wizard choices The scaling and labeling of...

Page 101: ...at http www edelbrock com MAP s Tab The MAP s tab gives you an abbreviated dashboard to use while you edit one of the available maps by either picking it from the drop down or by clicking on one of t...

Page 102: ...icking on the desired cell or group of cells will bring up choices for the actions you can take The list is also available under the Edit menu in the header bar In addition you can also manipulate the...

Page 103: ...Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 103 manipulation...

Page 104: ...her screens Current conditions are displayed for Individual cylinder timing injector duty cycle and pulse widths The various fuel trim multipliers and engine state parameters are also numerically view...

Page 105: ...ft to right are as follows Connection Status Connected or Disconnected PC Port COM port used to communicate with the ECU usually COM1 through COM16 Calibration being used name of the calibration file...

Page 106: ...Screen This screen is accessed from the HELP menu bar option It will give you basic information about the application such as version number Super Victor or Victor etc This can be very helpful when co...

Page 107: ...e same as the System Info button on the ABOUT screen and is used to tell you about your PC configuration Again this can help when contacting customer support Be aware that it can take up to a minute o...

Page 108: ...108 4 3 Tuning Maps Visit us at http www edelbrock com Tuning Maps...

Page 109: ...g with the Pro Tuner System 109 Maps are basically tables that control a variety of fuel air timing and behaviors necessary to define the limits and targets for various aspects of the engine operation...

Page 110: ...defines the behavior 3D table charts such as Volumetric Efficiency Spark Advance Fuel Air Target etc Due to the fact that these behaviors are more complex another axis is added to show this relations...

Page 111: ...itive but they have some unique features that are worth noting as shown in the following section 3D CHARTS Specific Table of Contents items in HELP section 3D Chart Manipulation enumerate the various...

Page 112: ...ng by clicking on it To modify the value you can type in a new number OR you can hold down the use the V B N M keys to change the values The outer V M keys increment the value by 1 or the B N keys to...

Page 113: ...Alternatively you can use the EDIT menu in the menu bar to use the extended options You can directly edit the 3D chart by selecting one or more intersections and using the V B N M keys The correspond...

Page 114: ...chart You can also turn on and off the ROW HIGHLIGHTING in the VIEW menu To Start Stop the MOTOBALL functionality use the OPTIONS menu The MOTOBALL is a red highlighted cell that shows you the current...

Page 115: ...Auto Adapting the parameters in the table may change without user intervention most evident on the Volumetric Efficiency map This adaptation is based on the O2 sensor feedback and the Intake Air Adap...

Page 116: ...the mapping by manually smoothing points and blending in the corners which are often difficult to operate at when calibrating Avoid step changes or inconsistent values as this will cause erratic runni...

Page 117: ...ll address next are 1 Idle 2 Light Throttle Free Rev 3 Off Idle Transition 4 Light Load Cruise Properly tuning these areas will allow the vehicle to be driven safely The next areas of attention are ty...

Page 118: ...retains vs the amount that it can theoretically hold displacement At speed a cylinder is generally not able to fill to 100 or a VE of 1 00 due to intake exhaust restriction throttle blade restriction...

Page 119: ...Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 119 The map is ordinated against RPM and Pressure Ratio Pressure ratio is defined as manifold pressure over baro It can be thought of as an indicator of load As the pr...

Page 120: ...uously or use it to tune the VE and remove it don t forget to deselect it in the setup wizard The third and most common method for the average tuner beyond using the default map is to generate a VE ma...

Page 121: ...is one of the three main base combustion maps The others are the VE or Base Fuel map and the Air Fuel target map These three maps need to be calibrated throughout the range before significant work is...

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Page 123: ...cause the richer mixture required for best power will have a faster burn rate Many engines will also be limited by detonation limits For best idle have the cells immediately around the base idle point...

Page 124: ...Visit us at http www edelbrock com Target Air Fuel Ratio Map The Target AFR map is where you input your desired fueling based on speed and load To learn about chart and map functions and features see...

Page 125: ...Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 125 Tuning Tips...

Page 126: ...t around the idle cells to help with a smooth idle Use the MotoBall to track where you are running You can see from the main display the current target AFR This may not agree exactly with your map val...

Page 127: ...Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 127 0 712 1 405 20 66...

Page 128: ...4 3 5 Accel Decel Fuel Settings Visit us at http www edelbrock com Accel Decel Fuel Settings To access the Transient Fuel Map select the Accel Decel Fuel Settings from the drop down list in the Tools...

Page 129: ...d to your steady state Air Fuel ratio Continue this procedure over various speeds and loads until the Delta TPS and or Delta MAP tables have been optimized NEVER enter a value of less than 1 0 in the...

Page 130: ...e delta between Raw and Filtered signals and rarely needs to be changed from the default values If you need to adjust the advanced parameters do so with small changes Changing the filters will require...

Page 131: ...Tbl is a function of percentage A value of 1 10 equals 10 rich 1 25 equals 25 rich etc Do not enter values less than 1 00 If on rare occasion a value of less than 1 0 is required at normal operating t...

Page 132: ...map where the fuel pulse width is dynamically adjusted to provide the engine the desired air fuel ratio by applying a multiplier to the fueling to correct for any error which may exist in the base fue...

Page 133: ...CLC map is adapted at the rate dictated by the Fuel Adapt Gain table It is desirable to adapt the map slowly over time so that the system will capture evolving changes in the engine s condition and n...

Page 134: ...l Map Speed Throttle mode to deliver the required fuel the Air Fuel Map is asking for and bring the CLC mapped value back near 1 00 so that the O2 sensor is not limited in its authority to correct for...

Page 135: ...u have chosen as your desired units of pressure in the application settings A value of 1 00 means that no change is being applied to the base map This means that a value of 1 00 equals the calibrated...

Page 136: ...ut on the engine such as when an air conditioning compressor turns on There are two tables in the drop down list for this function They are called Load Comp IAC Ofst and Load Comp Spk Ofst The Load Co...

Page 137: ...d when a sudden load is applied The spark offset table provides the fastest reaction to a load change and the IAC offset table will provide the extra air required for extended load cycling Start with...

Page 138: ...degrees C or degrees F Whichever you have chosen as your desired units of pressure in the application settings A value of 1 00 means that no change is being applied to the base map This means that a v...

Page 139: ...n the following subsections you will learn the various powerful ways you can interact with a 3D chart to get the view that you need to interpret the data These methods are easy to use and involve usin...

Page 140: ...user preferred to have it on or off If it is turned on and a map or table is resized the system will auto scroll the table to keep the current running position in the window You can use the right cli...

Page 141: ...map you are working in i e 2 degrees of spark CTRL P Offset the value s of a selected region by some percentage for example 10 of base fuel pulse width CTRL C Copy the value s of a selected region to...

Page 142: ...hart view in any direction by holding down the left mouse button while moving the mouse to change the view While rotating the grid will take on the appearance below Releasing the mouse button will red...

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Page 144: ...EY and click the LEFT MOUSE button and drag The wire frame cube will show your current zoom level Upon releasing the mouse buttons the window will redraw at your zoom rate At anytime you can choose RE...

Page 145: ...OVE To MOVE the chart position within the window hold down the SHIFT key and then click the LEFT MOUSE BUTTONS and drag it to the desired position within the chart window When you release the mouse bu...

Page 146: ...s at http www edelbrock com 3D Chart RESET VIEW At anytime you can choose RESET VIEW and the chart view will be rotated and resized to the default view To RESET the view to the previous view type Ctrl...

Page 147: ...very powerful and useful way to see what is going on in your system This tool is available from the main Dashboard by choosing the PC DATA LOGGING menu option The same charting functions are also ava...

Page 148: ...display DELETE PARAMETER S To remove a parameter from the display click on the parameter on the right side of the display then click on the DEL button TOOL BAR BUTTONS Along the top of the window you...

Page 149: ...hot print the screen shot or save the screen shot to the clipboard for use in other applications Word Excel email etc FORMAT OPTIONS This button will allow you to modify the appearance of your chart b...

Page 150: ...r shrink in accordance to your mouse movement This is useful to rescale data and realign it with other displayed datasets SCROLL AXIS Use this button to move an axis and shift your data display on tha...

Page 151: ...s sense reads near 0 vacuum 3 Open and close the throttle and verify that the TPS indication reads zero at closed throttle and 100 at wide open throttle If not repeat the TPS set points procedure outl...

Page 152: ...he engine If it doesn t start after approximately 5 seconds use the V B N or M keys to increase or decrease the values in the CrankFuelMap Repeat until the engine starts and runs 10 If it starts and d...

Page 153: ...Map button 11 In either the base fuel map table or graph view go to Options and select Start Motoball This will give you a graphical indication of where the ECU is accessing the table values 12 In the...

Page 154: ...ea of the main fuel map to maintain the desired air fuel ratio 15 While the engine is warming up check for leaks 16 An engine coolant temperature indication is included in all Pro Tuner screen tabs Mo...

Page 155: ...PM is lower than the desired value and the IAC DC is very high greater than 50 adjust your throttle blade set screw to open the blades slightly If the actual RPM is higher than the desired value and t...

Page 156: ...o tension at idle with throttle position closed and AGAINST THE THROTTLE STOP SCREW and no binding or obstructions with the throttle at Wide Open Throttle WOT MINIMUM SET POINT Make sure the throttle...

Page 157: ...tc Floor the throttle allowing the throttle blades to fully open Visually check that the blades are fully open and the linkage is not binding The reading now should be 875 950 counts with the linkage...

Page 158: ...may be instances where you might need to make a minor adjustment of the offset on the fly to make up for errors in the degree wheel timing markings or erroneous timing light The control panel allows y...

Page 159: ...the readings For example if the display shows 18 degrees and the timing light shows the engine at 22 degrees move the offset 4 degrees to bring the actual timing into agreement with the display Rechec...

Page 160: ...s maps and parameters save it to disk and then use it later when connected to the vehicle You can also send the HCAL files to another Pro Tuner User to share a tune To go OFFLINE start the application...

Page 161: ...has been chosen you will be presented with a Control Panel that allows you to Edit elements of an HCAL file To edit the various parameters click on the desired button The EDIT Map buttons will allow...

Page 162: ...u to use the same interface as you use online to set various parameters Again some items are not available OFFLINE so they are either grayed out or not on the form For example in the OFFLINE Startup W...

Page 163: ...Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 163 OFFLINE editing and behavior is discussed in more detail in the following sections...

Page 164: ...le parameters and allow you to manipulate them You not only can make and save changes to a calibration offline but you can open multiple cal s offline with the compare cal button With two or more cali...

Page 165: ...m 165 4 9 2 OFFLINE SAVE AS Visit us at http www edelbrock com OFFLINE SAVE AS To SAVE changes you have made to a calibration with a new file name choose the SAVE AS button This will prompt you to ent...

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Page 167: ...Basic Tuning with the Pro Tuner System 167 4 9 3 OFFLINE SAVE Visit us at http www edelbrock com OFFLINE SAVE To SAVE your calibration changes to the same file as you loaded or imported choose SAVE...

Page 168: ...VE your calibration changes and then use them with a connected ECU choose the SAVE and USE ONLINE button You will first be notified that the file has been saved reminded to check your connection The c...

Page 169: ...isit us at http www edelbrock com Viewing Logger Data To view previously captured PC Logger Data or Flight Recorder Data simply choose Load Saved Logger Data from the OFFLINE control panel A viewer wi...

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Page 171: ...stem 171 5 Advanced Tuning with the Pro Tuner System Visit us at http www edelbrock com Advanced Tuning with the Pro Tuner System This section deals with many of the more advanced tools and techniques...

Page 172: ...low vs engine coolant temperature The Crank Spark Advance will set the amount of spark advance during cranking It can be varied according to crank rpm Start by tuning the 0 100 sliders conservatively...

Page 173: ...eeds can cause instability during the initial start and flare Below the crank fueling map is the Warm Up fueling multiplier map This map controls fuel enrichment during warm up It is oriented against...

Page 174: ...great flexibility while in an easy to use format The idle screen contains 3 major areas The idle speed control panel top array of slide controls Lets you control the idle speed set point of your engin...

Page 175: ...the interaction of one or the other For instance by depressing the spark and fuel lock button the spark will not be allowed to move letting you see the tuning effect of the IAC only on the engine s st...

Page 176: ...deals with the rate of change of the parameter The faster the parameter is nearing or going away from set point the D term output will increase Gain Integral This controls the acceleration based on c...

Page 177: ...erform the closed loop correction based upon the leanest bank s feedback The Closed Loop feature uses the O2 sensor to make fueling corrections as part of the Learning Adaptation feature There may be...

Page 178: ...to quickly get a base Volumetric Efficiency Map in the calibration for initial tuning To activate the VE Estimator go to TOOLS and then choose VE Estimator The VE Estimator will then appear and you c...

Page 179: ...t size of the table The map immediately applies changes to the VE map in the ecu calibration You can revert to the previous map or reload the original map Unless you have an unusual combination for wh...

Page 180: ...efficiency when using a mass airflow sensor the oxygen sensor will constantly adapt the fueling model to compensate for small changes in fuel delivery or airflow providing the engine with an air fuel...

Page 181: ...ion of the Equiv Ratio Delta Map see the Help section on Additional maps If desired the tuner can see or manually adjust the fuel adaptive map by opening the Closed Loop correction CLC map in the drop...

Page 182: ...182 the setup wizard This will deselect the sensor and set the system for open loop no O2 feedback operation Open loop is generally recommended for dedicated drag racing...

Page 183: ...Pressure Warning Set Points To change the warning set point for each RPM simply type your desired pressure in the input box Each value will be the trigger point for the physical warning light in the h...

Page 184: ...tems the fan relay wire must be inserted into pin B8 pin 8 of the center connector See harness schematics The pin numbers are indicated on the face of the ECM connector Wire the ECM output wire to one...

Page 185: ...nu and selecting Coolant Fan Settings To change the Fan Turn On Temperature simply move the slider or type your desired temperature in the input box Enable the coolant fan control through the setup wi...

Page 186: ...ult Codes are indicated by the FAULT indicator at the bottom right hand corner of the screen status bar This indicator will light up either YELLOW for warnings or RED for faults By clicking on this in...

Page 187: ...nd the ECU is reacting to these faults according to the strategies in place Occurred Faults The Occurred Faults category is basically a history of faults that have been detected and Active at one poin...

Page 188: ...he appropriate section of the HELP file to further explain the code and to suggest possible causes and diagnostic procedures if available Buttons The CLEAR button will clear all the faults from the ca...

Page 189: ...to begin the calibration process again if needed The user can program the default factory setup by stepping through the setup wizard for the fuel control mode that you desire Speed Density or Alpha N...

Page 190: ...s Available with Pro option only Visit us at http www edelbrock com Features Available with Pro option only In this section you will learn about several advanced features available with the Pro Option...

Page 191: ...eatures for example individual cylinder offsets for ignition and fuel are not compatible with a distributor triggered ignition without a cam sensor For individual cylinder control the cam sensor equip...

Page 192: ...e FuelMult1 4 Maps provide individual cylinder offset to optimize power and economy encoded crank trigger required For example the fueling maps allow the tuner to richen a cylinder that tends to run h...

Page 193: ...e value DO NOT ENTER 0 INTO THE MAP This will effectively shut off fuel to the affected cylinder at that point and severely lean it out near that point Engine damage could result Be conservative Make...

Page 194: ...or differences between cylinders due to fueling or airflow differences or exhaust combustion chamber or temperature variation of a cylinder from the other cylinders When used properly in combination w...

Page 195: ...d base map calibrations It is strongly advised not to tune individual cylinders without proper instrumentation in place to provide tuner feedback EGT per cylinder O2 sensors or other combustion pressu...

Page 196: ...If you are running a mass airflow sensor you also have the ability to adapt the VE map airflow while the O2 sensor adapts the CLC map fuel flow This can provide a very accurate base calibration If you...

Page 197: ...djust a global trim for spark advance based upon IAT This can be useful if ignition characteristics change greatly with ambient air temperature While not often needed the IAT Spark Trim Table can be h...

Page 198: ...y The O2 Equiv Ratio Delta Table may sound complex but it really is not The function of this table is to define part of the criteria for going into closed loop operation There are several conditions t...

Page 199: ...itching sensor at idle you generally cannot accurately go richer than 14 0 1 or 1 040 equivalence ratio Many performance tuners will prevent closed loop operation at idle with a switching sensor At hi...

Page 200: ...ed dyno adaptation using a mass airflow meter and then remove the meter or slow the adapt gain down for normal usage Tips for tuning You can adjust the speed or rate at which adaptation occurs to the...

Page 201: ...to run single or dual approved switching OR wideband oxygen sensors in all control modes Alpha N speed throttle MAP N Speed Pressure or true Speed Density modes The oxygen sensor provides feedback on...

Page 202: ...e value is required it probably means that your base fuel map calibration is not optimized and you should adjust the base fuel map further with a representative coolant temperature Set the value to 1...

Page 203: ...t on the ECU This recorder is available for use without a PC so is a valuable tool for logging during an event or a driving session You must setup the recorder and view the data using your laptop PC b...

Page 204: ...trigger you have selected The light will BLINK while the ECU erases the on board data log and resets the trigger It will then light a constant YELLOW when Armed The RED Recording light indicates the...

Page 205: ...is displayed and you can manipulate the view print scale scroll and save load as described in Logging and Data Viewing section BUTTONS The buttons at the bottom of the Flight Recorder control the ope...

Page 206: ...ine Simulator Visit us at http www edelbrock com Virtual Engine Simulator Pro Option Only The Virtual Engine Simulator functions is accessed by going to the TOOLS menu and selecting Virtual Engine Sim...

Page 207: ...nd select the RPM you wish to have the engine to simulate Once you ve selected the RPM click on the RUN button to start stop the simulator You will then be able to enable and disable spark and fuel to...

Page 208: ...pressure that the system will normally operate at simply move the slider or type your system pressure in the input box Pressure Correction The Pro Tuner system can automatically correct your fuel inje...

Page 209: ...stem It is recommended that your preferred setup be set during the initial programming when the setup wizard programs your default choice into the ECU That way if you use the feature to Reset to Origi...

Page 210: ...tool allows you to monitor and control the Mass Airflow Adaptation capabilities of the Pro Tuner system This functionality basically learns via an advanced ECU strategy how to keep the air fuel mixtur...

Page 211: ...on for true speed density operation To use this feature you must have the MAF enabled through the setup wizard and have selected speed density as the control method The Mass Airflow Adaptive Learning...

Page 212: ...ation and eliminates error due to excessive MAF tube length Many cells of the VE map may never be 100 adapted since they are loads and speeds that are very seldom reached in real world situations or d...

Page 213: ...in the center cells of the table and an increasing number at each end of the table The reason for putting zeroes in the center cells is that with very low error no adaptation is needed Also there wil...

Page 214: ...214 7 Appendices Visit us at http www edelbrock com Appendices These sections provide more detailed and helpful information that will help you enjoy your new Pro Tuner System...

Page 215: ...ock pin 2 A14 EK1P Knock sensor 2 Knock pin 2 A15 ESTOP Switched input N C A16 DRVG A Power Ground Driver Ground lug Interface pin B A17 FI 1 Injector Injectors 1 6 A18 FI 4 Injector Injectors 2 3 A19...

Page 216: ...de A3 AN1 Analog 1 input MAP signal A4 AN2 Analog 2 input Oil Pressure signal A5 AN3 Analog 3 input Fuel Pressure signal A6 AN4 Analog 4 input TPS signal A7 AN5 Analog 5 input UEGO 1 A8 AN6 Analog 6 i...

Page 217: ...9 AI4 Switched ground Shift Light output B20 FI4 Switched ground Injector 4 B21 AI3 Switched ground MIL check engine light B22 FI3 Switched ground Injector 3 B23 ESTOP Switched input Stop Switch Kill...

Page 218: ...ignition is supplying spark and no serious faults exist How do I check the fuel pressure and what should the pressure be You should install a Schrader valve on the front of the passenger side fuel rai...

Page 219: ...t Codes are indicated by the FAULT indicator at the bottom right hand corner of the screen status bar This indicator will light up either YELLOW for warnings or RED for faults By clicking on this indi...

Page 220: ...g to these faults according to the strategies in place Occurred Faults The Occurred Faults category is basically a history of faults that have been detected and Active at one point or another This cat...

Page 221: ...to the appropriate section of the HELP file to further explain the code and to suggest possible causes and diagnostic procedures if available Buttons The CLEAR button will clear all the faults from t...

Page 222: ...isit us at http www edelbrock com Maintenance Procedures In this section you will find several helpful maintenance procedures including sensor replacement procedures and periodic maintenance procedure...

Page 223: ...screw see Figure x until the throttle blade is completely closed BE SURE TO COUNT THE NUMBER OF TURNS ON THE SCREW AND WRITE IT DOWN This will allow you to restore the idle position when the procedur...

Page 224: ...iring harness to the sensor 9 Adjust the new TPS as necessary to achieve a minimum TPS setting of YY ZZ counts Once this is achieved tighten the screws to secure the sensor 10 Turn the minimum air ble...

Page 225: ...of tuning Auto Table Refresh Optional feature that is especially useful in the Volumetric Efficiency Map The entire table values and associated 3D chart are refreshed to show any Adaptation that may...

Page 226: ...of the crankshaft revolution When referred to in the Pro Tuner Setup Wizard it describes the individual crank pin offset from the 1 cylinder With the Pro USB key the user can program custom firing ord...

Page 227: ...lso be triggered as Occurred Fault Code Occurred A fault code that has occurred since the last time the ignition key was turned on It may not be currently Active and may have been a momentary fault Fa...

Page 228: ...emperature Provides input into air density equations for fueling Ignition Sync Offset This is the number of degrees from TDC 1 that the crank sensor is offset Injector Device used to inject fuel into...

Page 229: ...wer adder due to a chemical release of extra oxygen Sometimes referred to a supercharger in a bottle Normally Aspirated NA An engine that has no forced induction i e no turbo supercharger and relies o...

Page 230: ...lows for customizing the injection event for each cylinder Sequential Spark With a cam sensor or other method of determining and synchronizing with cylinder 1 each spark plug can be fired sequentially...

Page 231: ...d changes in air volume or engine load Turbocharger A supercharger driven by exhaust gases U USB Universal Serial Bus A connection and communication standard used in many PC s and laptops V Virtual En...

Page 232: ...located at 2700 California Street Torrance CA 90503 Customers requiring warranty assistance should contact the dealer from whom they purchased the product In turn the dealer will contact Edelbrock and...

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