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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Can anyone enlighten me on this?

Plus, my MAP is at 57-58 and I am getting feedback that this can be an issue too.

My car is a 2000 A4 and I am running a 232/236 .575/.578 LSA 113 +2, and I heard that tuning A4 with lobe separation let this one can be a PITA.

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http://www.hptuners.com/help/vcm_edi...dvanced_ve.htm

http://www.hptuners.com/help/vcm_edi...to_user_sd.htm

https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/284479-finally-how-tune-101-a.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/149741-ve-table-cracked.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/304025-guide-ve-tuning-using-fuel-trims.html

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Man, this stuff is interesting. I also have to be honest, some of it is going right over my head.
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yeah its a lot to take in in one sitting or twenty lol
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yeah its a lot to take in in one sitting or twenty lol
I may just have to go to a tuning class.

To those of you that have a clue in tuning!
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Shouldn't be a problem. Check out the SD tuning link in my sig for an idea what's involved.
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Tuning is pretty simple once you understand how the PCM works and what tables do what. The actual tuning just takes a lot of time and trial and error.
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Not real bad once u get a handle on whats going on.
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Originally Posted by MICAH HERRON
Can anyone enlighten me on this?

Plus, my MAP is at 57-58 and I am getting feedback that this can be an issue too.

My car is a 2000 A4 and I am running a 232/236 .575/.578 LSA 113 +2, and I heard that tuning A4 with lobe separation let this one can be a PITA.

Thanks,

Micah

Nope, not a problem. Try having 70-75kpa at idle. Based on your previous experiences, you might be able to do a better job. However, Learning on a stock car would be better. With your car, SD or SD/MAF will work well when tuned properly, either way.

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