1	Process of Tuning Prepare the vehicle (pre tuning checklist) Tune the vehicle Follow up and maintain the vehicle (post tuning checks)
2	Prepare the vehicle Compression Test Leak Down Test Valve Adjustment Check for leaks Set Engine Timing NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS!!!
3	Prepare the vehicle Properly Working Electrical System VTEC Functional (VTP, Oil Pressure) Properly Equipped Fuel System No wiring issues Properly Working Ignition Check Fluids
4	Tuning The Vehicle Choose Basemap Heavily dependant on Cam Profile Dependant on Bore Size, Stroke & Comp Set Injector Dead Times (Battery Offset) Set Injector size (multipliers) Start Car and adjust mult. & offset as well as basic idle
5	Tuning The Vehicle (cont.) Smooth Lines (fuel and ign) All should be perp and no crossing Tune Columns Roughly Tune Cell blocks Finely Part throttle up to 0 psi (atmos. press.) Fuel Targets Ignition Targets Low Cam and High Cam
6	Tuning The Vehicle (cont.) Use built-in Calculators for Boost Tables Start conservative, work to aggressive Stepped vs. Linear Retard Boost Compensation MBT
7	Tuning The Vehicle (cont.) Part Throttle Tricks Race Gas Tuning Water/Meth Injection SET A BOOST CUT!!! Cam Gear Adjustments More overlap (high rpm/boost breathing) Advance Intake, Retard Exhaust Shift power-band up or down
8	Tuning The Vehicle (cont.) Set Idle Computer and Manual Adjustments ECT Trims Cool car completely and let warm Post startup fuel delivery 2-10 seconds depending on temp Cranking fuel delivery Crank at cold and full warm
9	Vehicle Maintenance Regular Oil Changes Check Fluids Weekly Check and Change Plugs Smoke Colors and what they mean Vehicle Logging Ignition Monitoring (Wires, Cap, Rotor)