The automotive computer performance tuning course, Power & Performance III: Computer Performance Tuning, equips students with the practical skills needed to optimize engine performance through precise calibration of the powertrain control module (PCM).*
*This course is only included at campuses offering the Automotive & EV Technology and Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology programs.
What You'll Learn in Automotive Computer Performance Tuning Training
As vehicle modifications and performance enhancements become more advanced, understanding how to effectively manage these changes is essential for automotive technicians. This course bridges the gap between mechanical upgrades and computer-based engine management, preparing students to handle these specific challenges.
This course focuses on:
Understanding the Impact of Vehicle Modifications
Students will explore how performance-oriented modifications, such as upgraded exhaust systems, turbochargers and intake enhancements, affect the engine’s computer systems. They’ll be taught how these changes can influence the powertrain’s operation and performance.
Basics of Powertrain Control Modules (PCM)
The computer performance tuning course provides an in-depth look at how PCM systems manage engine functions such as fuel delivery, ignition timing and airflow. Students will gain foundational knowledge of PCM operations and their role in overall vehicle performance.
Using Aftermarket Software for Calibration
Hands-on training focuses on utilizing aftermarket software to recalibrate PCMs.18 Students are taught how to adjust parameters to improve performance, ensuring the vehicle operates efficiently with its modifications.
Enhancing Performance for a Variety of Applications
Students will learn how to apply tuning techniques to different vehicle types and learn how to customize and manage performance enhancements. They will get an opportunity to train on a range of automotive brands that could include Honda, Ford or GM.
Learn All About Automotive Computer Performance Tuning at UTI!
With a focus on the latest software and calibration techniques, this course delivers industry-aligned training that meets the demands of today’s automotive professionals.1 Students become proficient at tuning computer vehicles via laptop and various software.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The computer performance tuning course, Power & Performance III, covers a variety of topics, including understanding how vehicle modifications and performance equipment affect engine computer functionality, using aftermarket software to calibrate the vehicles powertrain control module (PCM) and making performance enhancements and modifications effectively.
The computer performance tuning course is a part of UTI’s 51-week Automotive & EV Technology program.* Students enrolled in the program will take this course as a part of their foundational training.
*Power & Performance courses not available at the campus in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Several campuses offer UTI’s computer performance tuning course, Power & Performance III: Computer Performance Tuning, as a part of the Automotive Technology program. These include Avondale, AZ; Austin, TX; Bloomfield, NJ; Dallas, TX; Long Beach, CA; Miramar, FL; Orlando, FL; Rancho Cucamonga, CA; and Sacramento, CA.
Some of the tools and software students focus on using include aftermarket tuning software, chassis dynamometers and diagnostic tools.
While our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles, the curriculum in the computer tuning course emphasizes practical skills in engine tuning and diagnostics, aligning with industry demands for technicians proficient in enhancing vehicle performance.