Course Instructor: Greg Banish

Greg Banish is a mechanical engineer and motorsports enthusiast who works as an OEM calibrator by day and professional engine tuner in his spare time. After studying for a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at GMI Engineering & Management Institute (Kettering University), he wrote his thesis on vehicle instrumentation and measurement. Putting this education to practical use, he founded his own performance shop outside of Detroit and has served local enthusiasts, shops, automotive companies and OEMs. He is also a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and SEMA.

To this day, he continues to serve the performance industry providing EFI calibration and consulting services to shops as well as authoring a book on EFI tuning. (Engine Management: Advanced Tuning, CarTech Publishing, 2007) With over a thousand aftermarket calibrations performed, he has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of engines and control systems. He also enjoys road racing his Ford Mustang in competition and open track events.

Advanced GM EFI Training
Duration: 2 days

For those looking to take the next step in proficiency with aftermarket control of GM EFI systems, this course provides a wealth of knowledge and insight. This course goes into detail about the control strategies employed on late model GM fuel injection systems. Students are given a tremendous amount of reference material in the course notes along with a live demonstration of some of the most complex strategies being tamed right before their eyes.
Examples are tailored toward GM specific cases ranging from LT1 GENII and LS1 GENIII systems to the newest e40, e38 and e67 GENIV ETC systems. The course goes further in depth on the GM strategies and controls than our introductory EFI course. Students are provided useful reference material that will serve them for years to come. The seminar will include several live demonstrations using a chassis dynamometer, the HP Tuners VCM Suite tuning software and VCM Scanner datalogging tool.

Benefits of Attending
By attending this seminar, you will learn to:
• Describe how the GM PCM and its sensors function
• Develop and correct base tables, MAF transfer functions, and adders without relying upon unknown files from other sources
• Properly calibrate VE tables for speed density mode
• Properly adjust electronic throttle control without compromising safety
• Prevent many common drivability issues with the GM PCM on modified vehicles


Who Should Attend?
This class is for the more experienced tuner looking to learn more about the GM control systems. While it covers some of the basics of EFI tuning, a strong emphasis will be placed upon working within the specific controls of the GM GenIII and GenIV systems. Professional tuners and shop owners in particular will find this course extremely useful for unlocking some of the mystery behind the latest controls systems. Some math is involved, so be prepared to use a calculator.

Seminar Content

• Basic engine operation
  • Engine efficiency
  • P.I.D. control loops
  • Air-Fuel Ratio vs. power, fuel economy, and emissions
  • Cylinder pressure and torque
  • Understanding engine load and “g/cyl”
  • Using load to determine engine needs
• Input sensors and output controls
• CRK, TPS, IAT, ECT, HEGO, MAP, and MAF sensors
• Injector operation principles, short pulse adder
• PCM control strategies
• MAF airflow modeling
• Speed Density airflow modeling
• Understanding GMVE and model based VE
• Using the dynamometer as a tuning tool
• Wideband O2 monitoring
• Airflow corrections in both MAF and SD
• Finding MBT, knock
• Actual calibration procedure
• Initial setup
• Part load mapping of fuel and spark
• Idle control
• WOT tuning
• Transient controls
• Temperature compensation
• Effects of Extenal Devices
• Boost-a-Pump
• Scaled MAFs and larger injectors
• Nitrous oxide
• Water/methanol injection
• Useful tips for more effective datalogging
  
  
• Live demonstration using HP Tuners software

Course Fee: $1400
Fee includes course materials, a complimentary copy of Engine Management: Advanced Tuning, lunch, and refreshments.  This course is limited in size to ensure the industry’s best instructor-student ratio.  Your learning is the priority.

Email directly to register for this course:  greg@calibratedsuccess.com