Tuning Tips
In order to provide the best custom tuning experience
possible, CRT Performance recommends printing and completing the following form and bringing the results to your scheduled tuning
session, or even email or fax it to us ahead of time. The form can also be
downloaded
here.
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Customer Name
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Address
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City/State/Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Year/Type/Model of Vehicle
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PCM Code (A9l, GTG3, etc.)
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Injector Size
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MAF Size, Type and Calibration
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Fuel Pump Size
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Engine Cubic Inches
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Engine Compression Ratio
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Heads Used, Ported or Unported
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Throttle Body Size & Type
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Exhaust System Type
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Fuel Type (Regular, Premium, Race, Diesel)
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Cam Specs (duration@.050, gross lift, etc.)
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Supercharger/Turbo Type & Boost Level
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Ignition Type
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Nitrous Type (wet or dry) and Shot Size
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Rear Gear Ratio
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Manual or Auto Trans & Type
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EGR ON/OFF
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Thermactor ON/OFF
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Preferred Idle RPM Setting
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Preferred Rev Limiter RPM Setting
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Preferred Two-step RPM Setting (’99 & up)
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Preferred Shift Point Settings (Auto)
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Spark Plug Gap Setting
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Other Pertinent Info:
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CRT Performance also recommends that the following be done before
arriving for your session:
- Timing set at 10-degrees BTC (SPOUT out) for Ford EEC-IV vehicles
- TDC
verified, particularly if balancer has been removed/replaced
- Fuel
pressure set to 39.5 psi (vacuum off) for Ford EFI vehicles; others please call
to verify proper setting
- New copper
spark plugs properly gapped and installed
Other dyno and tuning session tips are:
- Make sure that FRP sensor is connected to the boost side of
the blower on blown applications
- Make
sure all spark plug wires are good including coil wire
- Make
sure PCM and its diagnostic ports (including OBDII) are functioning properly
- Make
sure the drive tires are in good condition
- Make
sure all belts, hoses and the cooling system are in good condition and up to
the task
- Oil,
coolant and other leaks should be fixed prior to
arriving; badly smoking cars should be repaired before
arriving
- Check
for ancillary PCM trouble codes if possible before arriving.
We can check for codes before running/tuning if desired at additional
time/cost
- For
blown cars, be prepared to disconnect the FMU; have vacuum line plug/cap
available
- For
blown cars, if no FMU is used the injectors and fuel system must
be sized properly for the power level expected;
serious engine damage could result if the injectors and/or fuel pump are not up to the
task
- For
blown cars, the ACT must be placed after
the blower (not before like on ’94 & up vehicles)
- For forced induction cars with returnless fuel systems, we highly recommend the use of a
2003 Mustang Cobra fuel tank and pumps or similar extreme duty fuel system.
Normal fixed duty cycle EFI pumps will not work on a returnless system.
- Nitrous-equipped vehicles should come prepared with full
bottles.
- Vehicles with driveline vibration may not be tested.
This is for the safety of our customers, their cars and ourselves.
- For chipped cars, please
have your PCM exposed and hanging for easy access by the technician.
This will save us time and you money.
- Exhaust leaks will dramatically affect the air/fuel measurements
taken. If possible, repair any/all leaks prior to your
appointment. We may not be able to provide meaningful
air/fuel results for vehicles with significant leaks.
CRT Performance has two means available for measuring air/fuel
ratio (AFT) during you dyno and tuning sessions.
- Slip-on tailpipe adapter w/ wide-band O2 sensor
- Welded bung installation at/near the header collector w/
wide-band O2 sensor
If
you prefer the welded bung approach (better response and results => preferred
method), please let us know this at the time of your scheduling.
If you don’t have a bung already welded in place, we can supply a bung
and weld it into your for you. We
will need you to arrive approximately an hour before your scheduled session in
order to provide this service. An
additional cost of $75 is incurred for each bung you wish to have installed.
This price includes the bung, welded installation and a plug for the
bung.
CRT Performance has an optical pickup sensor available for
use on diesel vehicles. There is no additional cost for the use of this sensor.
CRT Performance also has an intake boost (up to 45 psig)
& vacuum (NA applications) sensor module available for use.
An additional cost may be incurred depending on the installation required
for the vehicle.
Please read and understand the following warning. You will be
asked to read and sign a general waiver of liability before your car is dyno
tested. No signature = No dyno test.
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WARNING
Use of a chassis
dynamometer will subject your vehicle to severe operating
conditions including sudden accelerations, decelerations, high
speeds and extremely high loads. Though infrequent,
equipment failures do occur under these conditions. As
the vehicle owner, you acknowledge these risks and agree to
hold CRT Performance, LLC, its owners and employees, harmless.
As owners and
operators of the dynamometer, CRT Performance personnel are
trained in the proper use of the dynamometer, including how to
respond to anomalous conditions that may occur during the use
of the dynamometer. Insurance liability prevents anyone,
other than employees of CRT Performance, LLC from operating
the dynamometer.
For the protection
of the vehicle, yourself, CRT Performance and others present
during dynamometer testing, please follow any and all
instructions provided by CRT Performance. The owner of the vehicle
under test will be presented with and expected to sign a
general waiver of liability acknowledging these and other
risks inherent with dyno tuning and operation of performance
vehicles. |
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