Mega Meet 2014 Calibrating for Performance and Competition

Mega Meet 2014

Calibrating forPerformance and Competition

Scott Clark

• Calibration Engineer (Tuner)• Custom engine mgt.• 10 years MS experience• 20+ systems

Successful Racing:

•Time•Talent•Resources

TOOLS & SKILLS

• Multimeter– Continuity– Voltage– Resistance– RPM, DC

• Oscilloscope– Crank/Cam Position signals– Actuators (Injectors, Ignition)

Project Roles

• Electronics and Tuning• Chassis• Engine/Mechanical• Project Management / Crew Chief• Driver (if absolutely necessary)• You might be all of these but the responsibilities are the same!

Testing

• Bench– JimStim!

• Dynamometer– Ignition – full RPM and load range– Fuel system– leaks, weird behavior, heat soak, etc.

• Limited testing– Datalogs – prior runs or ECUs

Examples

• EMC 2012 – 385ci Early Hemi• YOUTUBE LINK HEMI

• EMC 2013 – 428ci Pontiac• YOUTUBE LINK PONTIAC

Examples 2

• LSR Charger Daytona• YOUTUBE DAYTONA

Charger Bonneville Data