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((Short description|Optimisation of engine performance))
((Other uses|Tuning (disambiguation)))
((redirect|Engine building|the gaming term|Glossary of board games#Engine-building|and|Game mechanics#Engine building))
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[[File:sun 800 tester-001.jpg|thumb|Vintage engine testing equipment that can test [[ignition timing]], ignition dwell, [[manifold vacuum]] and exhaust emissions]]

'''Engine tuning''' is the adjustment or modification of the [[internal combustion engine]] or [[Engine control unit|Engine Control Unit]] (ECU) to yield optimal performance and increase the engine's power output, economy, or durability. These goals may be mutually exclusive; an engine may be de-tuned with respect to output power in exchange for better economy or longer engine life due to lessened stress on engine components.

Tuning can include a wide variety of adjustments and modifications, such as the routine adjustment of the [[carburetor]] and [[ignition system]] to significant engine overhauls. Performance tuning of an engine can involve revising some of the design decisions taken during the development of the engine.

Setting the idle speed, [[Air–fuel ratio|air-fuel ratio]], carburetor balance, spark plug and distributor point gaps, and ignition timing were regular maintenance tasks for older engines and are the final but essential steps in setting up a racing engine. On modern engines equipped with electronic ignition and fuel injection, some or all of these tasks are automated but they still require initial calibration of the controls. The [[Engine control unit|ECU]] handles these tasks, and must be calibrated properly to match the engine's hardware.<ref>((Cite web |last=CarTechBooks |title=Engine Management: Advanced Tuning |url=https://www.cartechbooks.com/products/engine-management-advanced-tuning |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=CarTechBooks))</ref><ref>((Cite web |last=CarTechBooks |title=Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems |url=https://www.cartechbooks.com/products/designing-and-tuning-high-performance-fuel-injection-systems |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=CarTechBooks))</ref>

==Engine tune-up==
((main|Tune-up))
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The term "tune-up" usually denotes the routine servicing of the engine to meet the manufacturer's specifications. Tune-ups are needed periodically according to the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure the vehicle runs as expected. Modern automobile engines typically require a small number of tune-ups over the course of an approximate ((convert|250000|km|adj=on)) or a 10-year, lifespan. This can be attributed to improvements in the production process in which imperfections and errors reduced by computer automation, and significant improvement in the quality of consumables such as the availability of [[synthetic engine oil]].

Tune-ups may include the following:
* Adjustment of the carburetor [[idle speed]] and the [[air-fuel mixture]],
* Inspection and possible replacement of ignition system components like [[spark plugs]], [[contact breaker]] points, [[distributor]] cap and distributor [[rotor (distributor)|rotor]],
* Replacement of the [[air filter]] and other filters,
* Inspection of [[Vehicle emissions control|emission controls]],
* [[Poppet valve|Valvetrain]] adjustment.

The term  "[[Italian tuneup]]" denotes the driving of a performance car, such as a [[Ferrari]], by mechanics finishing the tune-up to burn out any built-up carbon.

==Chip tuning==
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((main|Chip tuning))
Modern engines are equipped with an [[electronic control unit|engine management system]] (EMS)/Engine Control Unit (ECU) that can be adjusted to different settings, producing different performance levels. Manufacturers often produce a few engines that are used in a wider range of models and platforms. This allows the manufacturers to sell automobiles in various markets with different regulations without having to spend money developing and designing different engines to fit these regulations. This also allows a single engine tuned to suit the particular buyer's market to be used by several brands.

==Remapping==
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Remapping is the simplest form of stage one engine tuning; it is performed mostly on [[Turbo charger|turbocharged]] vehicles containing a modern [[Engine Control Unit]] (ECU). Almost all modern vehicles have an ECU, primarily supplied by [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] or [[Delphi Technologies]]. The ECU has [[firmware]] that controls the various parameters under which the engine runs. These parameters include achieving the appropriate balance between fuel consumption, power, torque, fuel emissions, reliability and service intervals. In seeking this balance many factory firmwares do not prioritise power or torque, which means it is possible to increase the performance of the engine by remapping the ECU.

Many manufacturers build one engine and use several firmware versions, known as maps, to achieve different power levels to differentiate vehicles that essentially have an identical engine. This gives users an opportunity to unlock more power from the engine with a few changes to the factory software by reading and editing the factory firmware from the ECU using specialist tools plugged into the [[on-board diagnostics]] (OBD) port. The tools can be connected to the OBD port on any car to read the [[Engine Control Unit#Programmability|factory file]] that is saved on the ECU. Software to read specific types of factory files is available.

Parameters of factory files such as fuel injection, boost pressure, rail pressure, fuel pump pressure and ignition timing, are adjusted to safe limits that are set by an expert so the unlocked performance does not compromise the car's safe levels of reliability, fuel consumption and emissions. The map may be customized for city use, for on-track performance, or for an overall map giving power throughout the band in a linear manner. Once adjusted, the edited file is written back to the ECU with the same tools used for the initial reading, after which the engine is tested for performance, smoke levels, and any problems. Fine-tuning is done according to the feedback, producing a better-performing and more efficient engine.

Remapping may increase the temperature of [[exhaust fumes]].

==Performance tuning==
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Performance tuning is the tuning of an engine for [[motorsport]]s. Many such automobiles may never compete but are built for show or leisure driving. In this context, the power output (e.g. In [[horsepower]]), [[torque]], and [[throttle response|responsiveness]] of the engine are of premium importance, but reliability and [[fuel efficiency]] are also relevant. In races, the engine must be strong enough to withstand the additional stress placed upon it and the automobile must carry sufficient fuel, so it is often far stronger and has higher performance than the mass-produced design on which it may be based. The [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]], [[driveshaft]] and other load-transmitting [[powertrain]] components may need to be modified to withstand the load from the increased power.

There are many techniques that can be used to increase the power and/or efficiency of an engine. This can be achieved by modifying the [[air-fuel mixture]] drawn into the engine, modifying the static or dynamic [[compression ratio]] of the engine, modifying the fuel used (e.g. higher [[octane]], different fuel types or chemistries), injection of [[Water injection (engine)|water]] or methanol, modifying the timing and dwell of ignition events, and compressing the intake air. [[Air fuel ratio meter]]s are used to accurately measure the amount of fuel in the mixture. Fuel weight will affect the performance of the car, so fuel economy (thus efficiency) is a competitive advantage.

Ways to increase power include:
* Increasing the [[engine displacement]] by one or both of two methods: "[[Bore (engine)|boring]]" - increasing the diameter of the [[cylinder (engine)|cylinder]]s and [[piston]]s, or by "stroking" - using a [[crankshaft]] with a greater throw.
* Replacing a stock [[throttle body]] with either a larger throttle body (Since it increases airflow due to its larger bore size<ref>((cite web | url=https://automodifying.com/does-a-bigger-throttle-body-increase-horsepower/#:~:text=Added%20Power,those%20power%20gains | title=Does a Bigger Throttle Body Increase Horsepower? | date=8 August 2019 ))</ref>), an [[electronic throttle control|electronic]] throttle body that opens quickly so that it can access airflow sooner (Which improves [[throttle response]]), or a combination of both. 
* Using larger or multiple carburetors to create a more controllable air/fuel mixture to burn and to get it into the engine more smoothly. [[Fuel injection]] is more often used in modern engines, and may be modified in a similar manner.
* Increasing the size of the [[poppet valve]]s in the engine, thus decreasing the restriction in the path of the fuel–air mixture entering the cylinder and the exhaust gases leaving it. Using [[multi-valve|multiple valves]] per cylinder results in the same effect, though it is often more difficult to fit several small valves than to have larger, single valves due to the [[valve gear]] required. It can also be difficult to find space for one large valve in the inlet and a large valve on the outlet side, and sometimes a large exhaust valve and two smaller inlet valves are fitted.
* Using larger bored, smoother, less-contorted [[inlet manifold]] and [[exhaust manifold]]s helps maintain the velocity of gases. The ports in the [[cylinder head]] can be enlarged and smoothed to match. This is termed [[cylinder head porting]]. Manifolds with sharp turns force the air–fuel mix to separate at high velocities because fuel is denser than air.
* The larger bore may extend through the [[exhaust system]] using large-diameter piping and low [[back pressure]] [[muffler]]s, and through the [[intake system]] with larger diameter [[airbox]]es and high-flow, high-efficiency [[air filter]]s. Muffler modifications will change the sound of the engine, usually making it louder.
* Increasing the [[valve opening height]] (lift) by changing the profiles of the cams on the [[camshaft]] or the [[lever]] (lift) ratio of the valve rockers in [[overhead valve]] (OHV) engines, or [[cam follower]]s in [[overhead cam]] (OHC) engines.
* Optimizing the valve timing to improve burning efficiency; this usually increases power at one range of operating [[revolutions per minute|RPM]] at the expense of reducing it at others. This can usually be achieved by fitting a differently profiled camshaft.
* Raising the [[compression ratio]] by reducing the size of the combustion chamber, which makes more efficient use of the cylinder pressure developed and leading to more rapid burning of fuel by using larger compression height pistons or thinner [[head gasket]]s or by using a [[milling machine]] to "shave" the [[cylinder head]]. High compression ratios can cause [[engine knock]] unless [[high-octane fuel]]s are used.
* [[Forced Induction]]; adding a [[turbocharger]] or a [[supercharger]]. The air/fuel mix entering the cylinders is increased by compressing the air. Further gains may be realized by cooling the compressed intake air (compressing air makes it hotter) with an [[air-cooled intercooler|air-to-air]] or [[water-cooled intercooler|air-to-water]] intercooler.
* Using a fuel with higher energy content and by adding an [[oxidizer]] such as [[nitrous oxide]].
* Using a fuel with better knock suppression characteristics (race fuel, E85, methanol, alcohol) to increase timing advance.
* Reducing losses to friction by machining moving parts to lower tolerances than would be acceptable for production, or by replacing parts. This is done In overhead valve engines by replacing the production rocker arms with replacements incorporating roller bearings in the roller contacting the valve stem.
* Reducing the rotating mass comprised by the [[crankshaft]], [[connecting rods]], [[piston]]s, and [[flywheel]] to improve throttle response due to lower rotational inertia and reduce the vehicle's weight by using parts made from alloy instead of steel.
* Changing the tuning characteristics electronically, by changing the [[firmware]] of the [[Engine control unit|EMS]]. This ''[[chip tuning]]'' often works because modern engines are designed to produce more power than required, which is then reduced by the EMS to make the engine operate smoothly over a wider [[revolutions per minute|RPM]] range, with low emissions. This is called de-tuning and produces long-lasting engines and the ability to increase power output later for facelift models. Recently emissions have played a large part in de-tuning, and engines will often be de-tuned to produce a particular carbon output for tax reasons.
* Lowering the underbonnet temperature to lower the engine intake temperature, thus increasing the power. This is often done by installing [[thermal insulation]]&nbsp;– normally a heatshield, [[thermal barrier coating]] or other type of [[exhaust heat management]]&nbsp;– on or around the exhaust manifold. This ensures more heat is diverted from the under-bonnet area.
* Changing the location of the air intake, moving it away from the exhaust and radiator systems to decrease intake temperatures. The intake can be relocated to areas that have [[Ram-air intake|higher air pressure due to aerodynamic effects]], resulting in effects similar to [[forced induction]].

The choice of modification depends on the degree of performance enhancement desired, budget, and the characteristics of the engine to be modified. Intake, exhaust, and chip upgrades are usually among the first modifications made because they are the cheapest and make reasonably general improvements. A change of camshaft, for instance, requires a compromise between smoothness at low engine speeds and improvements at high engine speeds.

==Definitions==

===Overhaul===
An overhauled engine is one that has been removed, disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary and tested using [[factory service manual]] approved procedures. The procedure generally involves [[Honing (metalworking)|honing]], new [[piston ring]]s, [[Bearing (mechanical)|bearings]], [[gasket]]s and oil seals. The engine may be overhauled to 'new limits' or 'service limits', or a combination of the two using used parts, new [[original equipment manufacturer]] (OEM) parts, or new [[Aftermarket (automotive)|aftermarket]] parts. The engine's previous operating history is maintained and it is returned with zero hours since major overhaul.

Aftermarket part manufacturers are often the OEM part-suppliers to major engine manufacturers.<ref name="mattituck1">((cite web|last=MR|first=MR|title=Engine Overhaul Terminology and Standards|url=http://www.mattituck.com/articles/ohterms.htm|publisher=Mattituck Services, Inc|access-date=20 August 2011))</ref>

A "top overhaul" is composed of the replacement of components inside the cylinder head without removing the engine from the vehicle, such as valve and rocker arm replacement. It may include a "[[valve job]]". A "major overhaul" is composed of the whole engine assembly, which requires the engine to be removed from the vehicle and transferred to an engine stand. A major overhaul costs more than a top overhaul.

"New limits" are the factory service manual's approved fits and tolerances to which a new engine is manufactured. This may be accomplished by using "standard" or approved "undersized" and "oversized" tolerances. "Service limits" are the factory service manual's allowable wear fits and tolerances that a new-limits part may deteriorate to and still be a usable component. This may also be accomplished using "standard" and approved "undersized" and "oversized" tolerances.<ref name="mattituck1"/>

===Remanufactured===
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[[Remanufacturing]] means an engine assembled to match factory specifications. A buyer may sometimes take this to mean all-new parts are used, this is not always the case. At least the [[cylinder block]] will be used. High-quality rebuilds will often include the fitting of new pistons and the line-boring of the crankshaft and camshaft bores. Remanufactured engines are engines that have been damaged, they are sent to machine shops to be remanufactured to the manufacturers specifications.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.jasperengines.com/remanufactured-engines-faq|title=Remanufactured Gas Engine FAQs ((!)) Jasper Engines|website=www.jasperengines.com|access-date=2019-04-29))</ref> Remanufactured engines are often known as Reman engines.

===Blueprinting===
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[[Blueprint]]ing an engine means to build it to exact design specifications, limits and tolerances created by its OEM engineers or other users, such as high-performance racing or heavy duty industrial equipment.

Because few have the capability to actually blueprint, and because of the monetary incentive of claiming one has performed the work, many people have come to believe ''blueprinting'' only means that all the specifications are double-checked. Serious efforts at blueprinting result in better-than-factory tolerances, possibly with custom specifications appropriate for the application. Common goals include engine re-manufacturing to achieve the rated power for its manufacturer's design and rebuilding the engine to make it more powerful from a given design than otherwise intended. Blueprinted components allow for a more exact [[Engine balance|balancing of reciprocating parts]] and rotating assemblies so less power is lost through excessive engine vibrations and other mechanical inefficiencies.

Ideally, blueprinting is performed on components removed from the production line before normal balancing and finishing. If finished components are blueprinted, there is the risk that the further removal of material will weaken them. Reducing the weight of components is generally an advantage provided balance and adequate strength are both maintained, and more-precise machining will generally strengthen a part by removing stress points. In many cases performance tuners are able to work with finished components.

==History==
[[Image:Igniscope Ignition Tester 1.jpg|thumb|right|'Igniscope' ignition tester, with display tube and outer case missing.]]

Engine tuning originated with the development of early racing cars and the post-war [[hot-rod]] movement.

===Tools===
The 'Igniscope' electronic ignition tester was produced by [[English Electric]] during the 1940s, originally as 'type UED' for military use during [[World War II]].<ref>Instruction manuals published by The English Electric Company Ltd., Industrial Electronics Department, Stafford.</ref> The post-war version, the 'type ZWA' electronic ignition tester, was advertised as "the first of its kind, employing an entirely new technique".<ref>Advertising brochure, page 2</ref>

The Igniscope used a [[cathode ray tube]], giving an entirely visual method of diagnosis. It was invented by [[D. Napier & Son]], a subsidiary of English Electric.<ref>Edit by Mr. J. B. Roberts, May 1948, to note on page 7 of the brochure for the Model ZWA</ref> The Igniscope was capable of diagnosing latent and actual faults in both [[Ignition coil|coil]] and [[ignition magneto|magneto]] ignition systems, including poor battery supply bonding, points and condenser problems, distributor failure and spark-plug gap.<ref>Early military and later commercial instruction manuals</ref> One feature was a "loading" control that made latent faults more visible.

The UED manual includes the spark plug [[firing order]] of tanks and cars used by the British armed forces.<ref>Manual for the "Igniscope" UED tester, Appendix 1</ref>

==See also==
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