Field Report: Why Don't We MAX Out Torque Tables?
About this episode
Exploring the evolution of engine tuning, this episode delves into the shift from traditional boost control to torque-based tuning in modern ECUs. Paul from Ecutech explains how drive-by-wire technology revolutionized power delivery and torque management, enhancing drivability and performance. The discussion highlights the complexities tuners face when adapting to these systems, emphasizing the importance of understanding torque limits and safety parameters to achieve reliable performance. Insights on the integration of torque control with automatic transmissions, particularly dual-clutch systems, are also covered.
The introduction of drive-by-wire throttle has changed the game for what is possible when it comes to electronic engine control systems, but is it all as simple as just opening a torque request table and tuning everything to 11?
As Paul Blamire of EcuTek explains, no, it is far from that simple but also not by any means unmanageable.
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