Thread: NismoTronicSA Tuning Class: May 23-25th 2014

JK Tuning.... We all eagerly await the dates and locations for future classes. I live in California and I'm willing to pay the cost to fly and hotel to be able to attend the class. Tuning knowledge can be priceless!!

I'm planning to pick up o NismoTronic very soon, and I know nothing about tuning. I would love to see some basic online videos that cover the basics of tuning, how to know what to adjust, whatever little things people can try tweaking themselves without going to a dyno for professional help. Even dumping logging data into a virtual dyno app, how to know what to do with that data to make adjustments, etc, would be very welcome.

I think that this would only drive sales as folks find out how useful this can be.

^^^Errr, there are plenty of tutorials through John's website.

You cannot expect for him to hold your hand however. He DOES make some of his income from dynos and tuning, so to expect him to spoon feed you is somewhat outlandish..........

If you really want to learn some tuning wizardry, you are going to have to do a bunch of research. John has wonderful tutorials which are straight forward and simple that it would take my 5 year old nephew about 2 hours to get up and running.

There are many books on tuning in general, there is nothing too specific about the Nismtronic software and Nissan tuning. I have several books and a video by Greg Banish who does a great job at explaining things. But mostly you have to get your hands dirty and understand what changes to what. There is quite a bit of art in tuning, along with some science.

Worth its weight in gold. Sometimes he gets wordy but it helped old man and I a ton.

Engine Management: Advanced Tuning: Greg Banish: 9781932494426: Amazon.com: Books

I wouldn't go so far as to say that there are plenty of tutorials there. There are some specific tutorials on very specific parts of the software, yes, but not really anything for someone who is just getting started with learning these things. If your 5 year old nephew can be up and running in 2 hours after reviewing the tutorials on John's site, I'd love to watch a video of him/her tuning your car to see how that turns out.

Not everyone will have a Speed Density setup or a Turbo application, which is what those tutorials and from the sound of it the live training covered, ideally I'm looking for Engine Management 101 type training, something for a n00b who has never done this and is trying to learn without going boom and destroying an engine in the process. I'm definitely doing my own research, and don't expect anyone to hold my hand, but I don't think it's unreasonable to hope for some lower level training to be offered, either via an online video, or some form of training that would be offered for sale (DVD, Webinar, live, whatever).




Looks like a good read, thanks for the recommendation!

Well, it sounds like it's more of an issue of lacking the understand of what a standalone ECU is and does in general (which IMHO John shouldn't be held responsible for teaching you). Most of the parameters to be changed are universal across the ECU platforms with variations in designation, scope and range. But in general, it's pretty much the same base knowledge area and you expand from there.

Example: AEM's infinity use VE base tables as compared to Nissan's fuel based tables. That is something which IMHO John shouldn't be responsible for teaching you. There are a multitude of ECU manufacturers who have ZERO tutorials or support. John has an ample amount (which is all available through his website for free, which I will stress again). Nismotronic was my first standalone ECU, and with Johns tutorial, help guides and support, I managed to sort through several vehicles on my own (2 of which are dedicated HPDE/PDX vehicles and have not blown the up as of yet (knock on wood)).

John's tutorials are fairly indepth and are quick to get anyone started. Also, his Help library is fairly extensive if you take the time to look through it (which again, is FREE through his website).

Again, IMHO John provides the necessary information for just about anyone.

Below is John's help library. I hope this will get you started. Also, John has posted several videos on youtube for your viewing pleasure.

Nismotronic HELP for all your needs!

Goodluck!

I am always up for answering specific questions that you may have about Nissan tuning or even tuning in general.

With my work load it is just about impossible for me to put together a complete How to Tune guide from the ground up, as this would need to cover a broad spectrum of topics.

I do suggest picking up and reading the previously mentioned book and anything else you can get your hands on when it comes to tuning basics.

Any classes coming up