Technical Discussion Ideas

[bszopi]

Ok guys (and gals?). Time to pick everyone's brains so that we can really pick everyone's brains. Give me some suggestions for in-depth technical discussions you would like to have. Once I get a few, I will start a new thread once a week (may change, we'll see how it works out) for everyone to start discussing this specific topic. Lets get down and dirty with the discussions, get in there are rack everyone's brains on some topics.

[SappySE107]

How to change your spark plugs.

[mfuller]

How to use spark advance to affect fuel economy.

[SappySE107]

How heat range works and affects a motor.

[mfuller]

How the PCV system works and why it is beneficial.

[pocket-rocket]

How long stroke vs destroke has an effect on engine performance, and how to pick the right one for you.

[Superdave]

How to pick the correct cam for your engine based on port flow numbers, displacement, Intended RPM range and intended usage.

How to pick the correct header primary length for your engine based on displacement and cam specs

How to correctly design an exhaust system for max power and/or to be quiet

OBD1 tuning for max power

OBD1 tuning for max fuel efficiency

1227730 based ECM Input/Output list with list of functions for everything (ie, CTS - Coolant Temp Sensor; affects idle speed, spark advance corrections, closed loop activation, cooling fans, etc.....)

[geldartb]

OBD1 tuning for max power

OBD1 tuning for max fuel efficiency

these but for OBD-II also

[Superdave]

should be universal, just terminology would be different....

[bszopi]

Ok, lots of good ideas guys! Gonna close this thread for now until we get these discussions completed, and re-open it for the next round of ideas.