Link G4x Training Course: Introduction

Link G4x Training Part 1: PCLink Software Download & Install walks you through the download and installation of the PC Link software onto your laptop. We also do a brief software overview to begin the training course.

Link G4x Training Part 2: Creating Page Layouts walks you through how to create, edit, and save page layouts within the PCLink software. We also take a look at the custom provided master page layout we will be using throughout the training course.

Link G4x Training Part 3: Working With Calibration Files walks you through how to properly save, edit, and upload calibration files to your Link G4x system.

Link G4x Training Part 4: Firmware Updating walks you through the firmware updating process on your Link G4x standalone. We also explore other miscellaneous features and functions with the PCLink software.

Link G4x Training Part 5: Datalogging walks you through how to work with the datalogging functionality within the PCLink software. We explore both the laptop and on-board logging features so you can properly capture datalogs.

Link G4x Training Part 6: Basic Inputs & Configuration shows you how to properly calibrate and check the basic inputs such as MAP, ECT, IAT, and TPS sensors within the PCLink software.

Link G4x Training Part 7: Advanced Analog Inputs walks you through how to set-up various advanced inputs such as oil / fuel pressure, oil temperature, rotary trim pot switches, and more within the PCLink software.

Link G4x Training Part 8: Programming Digital Inputs walks you through how to properly program, test, and calibrate switched digital inputs and speed sensors.

Link G4x Training Part 9: Output Programing walks you through how to program various outputs such as radiator fans, fuel pumps, VTEC, and more using the PCLink software.

Link G4x Training Part 10A: Ignition Set-Up & Coil Dwell walks you through configuring the ignition system details in order to allow a Link G4x system to properly deliver spark to the engine. In addition we also learn how to program the coil dwell table for a variety of popular coils.

Link G4x Training Part 10B: Cam/Crank Set-Up takes an in-depth look at how to properly configure cam/crank trigger within the PCLink software. We explore the differences between hall effect and VR/reluctor style sensor, signal types, and learn how to uses the built-in trigger scope to measure si...

Link G4x Training Part 11: Fuel Injector Characterization walks you through the different types of fuel injectors, fuel injectors drivers, and programming the fuel injector characterization data to ensure proper fuel delivery.

Link G4x Training Part 12: Fuel Injection Modes walks you through the various types of fuel injection strategies available within the PCLink software. From basic throttle body injection to staged sequential injection we review everything you'll need to know!

Link G4x Training Part 13: Traditional Fuel Mode walks you through how to calibrate the main fuel table in the traditional fuel mode. We explore all the details you'll need to know in order to make proper adjustments within traditional mode.

Link G4x Training Part 14: Modeled Mode walks you through tuning in the modeled/VE fuel strategy. We break down all of the key variables that affect the fuel calibration process so you can properly dialed in your fuel table.

Link G4x Training Part 15: Main Fuel Table walks you through how to calibrate the main fuel table. We explore editing techniques, break point rescaling, and general workflow to tuning.

Link G4x Training Part 16: Fuel Trims walks you through how the IAT (intake air temperature) and ECT (engine coolant temperature) fuel compensation tables work in both the traditional and modeled fuel modes.

Link G4x Training Part 17: Cranking & Post-Start Fuel walks you through properly calibrating the pre-prime, cranking, and post-start fuel to allow an engine to fire up and run properly.

Link G4x Training Part 18: Closed Loop Lambda takes a look at how the closed loop fuel correction works. We explore utilizing both a narrowband and wideband sensor in the closed loop fuel correction as well as single and dual bank control.

Link G4x Training Part 19: Mixture Map takes an in-depth look at utilizing logged data with the mixture map to calibrate the main fuel table.

Link G4x Training Part 20: Quick Tune walks you through using the quick tune feature to dial in the main fuel table very efficiently.

Link G4x Training Part 21: Fuel Injection Timing walks you through how to properly calibrate fuel injection timing in sequential and semi-sequential modes. We learn proper editing techniques to populate the injection timing table and integrating an Excel based injection timing calculator.

Link G4x Training Part 22: Acceleration Enrichment takes a look at how to properly tune acceleration enrichment based fuel modifier. We look at logged data to determine how to scale the fuel delivery based on the rate of change in throttle movement.

Link G4x Training Part 23: Spark Timing & Modifiers takes an in-depth look at how the spark timing values are using in the tuning process. We break down spark timing relationship in the otto cycle so you can visualize what is going on when programming your main spark timing table. We also e...

Link G4x Training Part 24: Knock Control walks you through how to program and work with the knock control feature within the PCLink software. In addition we explore what knock is and why we need to avoid it.

Link G4x Training Part 25: Individual Cylinder Trims takes a look at integrating fuel and ignition timing offsets specific to each cylinder to correct flow deviations.

Link G4x Training Part 26: 4D & 5D Tables takes an in-depth look at using custom fuel and spark timing modifier tables in the calibration process. We explore some commonly used examples of the 4D and 5D tables to possibly include in your calibration.

Link G4x Training Part 27: Fail-Safe Protection Set-Up takes an in-depth look at how to configure various fail-safe strategies to prevent engine damage. From overheating protection to lean protection we cover all the details you'll need to know to prevent a premature engine failure.

Link G4x Training Part 28: Basic Idle Control shows you how to properly dial in your idle control on a race engine without a idle control solenoid motor. We explore airflow, spark timing, and engine torque to maintain a desired idle speed.

Link G4x Training Part 29: Stepper Idle Control Tuning takes an in-depth look at how to properly tune your Link G4x idle control using a stepper motor. We explore both open and closed loop style idle control tuning routines.

Link G4x Training Part 30: PWM Idle Control Tuning takes an in-depth look at how to properly tune a PWM style idle control motor. We explore both open and closed loop control routines in order to achieve a desired target idle speed.

Link G4x Training Part 31: Speed & Gear Set-Up/Calibration walks you through how to properly calibrate vehicle speed, wheel speeds, and calculating gear position within the PCLink software.

Link G4x Training Part 32: Open Loop Boost Control walks you through how to start tuning with the most basic form of boost control programing in the G4x PCLink software. We explore boost control fundamentals, set-up, and control strategies available.

Link G4x Training Part 33: Closed-Loop Boost Control takes an in-depth look at programming closed loop PID based boost control within the PCLink software. We explore the basics of configuration & set-up of the boost control mechanically, virtual software set-up, boost control strategies, and...

Link G4x Training Part 34: Secondary Boost Control takes an in-depth look at integrating a second 3-port boost solenoid into the boost control tuning routine. We explore how to properly tune with the secondary solenoid in the open and closed loop boost control.

Link G4x Training Part 35: Flex Fuel Tuning takes a look at integrating a flex fuel sensor into fuel, spark, and boost control tuning routines.

Link G4x Training Part 36: Alpha-N Tuning explores how to properly calibrate fuel and spark timing tables in Alpha-N tuning strategy. We take a specific look at naturally aspirated and turbocharged examples with Alpha-N strategy.

Link G4x Training Part 37: VTEC Tuning explores how to properly calibrate a Honda VTEC equipped engine. We take a look at programming VTEC output control conditions and how to set-up fuel / spark tables for low / high cam operation.

Link G4x Training Part 38: Staged Fuel Injection explores how to properly integrate a secondary set of fuel injectors into the fuel tuning calibration process. We take an in-depth look at programming the staged injection feature using a supplied Excel based calculator to achieve desired results.

Link G4x Training Part 39: Water/Meth Injection walks you through integrating AEM and Aquamist water/meth injection kits into programming within the PCLink software. We explore how to properly tune fuel/spark timing with water/meth spraying and integrating the fail-safe protection features into ...

Link G4x Training Part 40: Basic Launch Control walks you setting up a basic launch control rev limiter. We look at how to integrate the launch control for naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged applications.

Link G4x Training Part 41:Advanced Launch Control walks you through setting up a 3-D based launch control limiter table. We explore how to properly implement the 3-D based limiter on naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged engines to get consistent launches.

Link G4x Training Part 42: Rolling Anti-Lag walks you through setting up a rolling anti-lag feature for turbocharged engines in roll racing situations.

Link G4x Training Part 43: Traction Control walks you through how to properly set-up the wheel slip based traction control within the PCLink software. In addition, we explore how to properly integrate the slip based traction control with the launch control limiter feature.

Link G4x Training Part 44: Gear Shift Control walks you through setting up a clutch switch, strain gage, or gear position sensor to achieve clutchless upshift/downshifting on dog box and sequential transmissions. We also explore integrating a throttle blip feature for clutchless downshifts.

Link G4x Training Part 45: Drive-By-Wire Throttle walks you through wiring, set-up, and tuning of the drive-by-wire feature in the PCLink software. We take a specific look at how to properly dial in the closed loop P, I, and D gains to achieve proper control.

Link G4x Training Part 46: Variable Cam Control walks you through set-up, configuration, and tuning of the VTC feature. We explore using the auto calibrate mode and properly setting the closed loop P, I, and D gains to achieve the desired control results.

Link G4x Training Part 47: Math Block Channels walks you through creating custom math blocks within the PCLink software to translate existing channels into different unit scales. Additionally we look at how to create a custom math block to use for a load axis for fuel tuning.

Link G4x Training Part 48: Virtual Outputs / Timers walks you through how to properly configure and program virtual aux outputs within the PCLink software. In addition, we explore implementing virtual timers to allow various features / functions within the PCLink software to be based on time.

Link G4x Training Part 49: Diagnostic Output Testing walks you through integrating the diagnostic output testing capabilities of the PCLink software into your virtual tuning toolbox. We can test injector drivers, coil drivers, and any assigned output to test component or wiring integrity.

Link G4x Training Part 50: Long Term Fuel Trim walks you through a recently released software improvements including long term fuel trim control. This expands upon the closed-loop fuel trim control already discussed within the main training course.

Link G4x Training Part 51: 3-Axis Accelerometer walks you through the hidden accelerometer feature found on Link G4x Extreme, Fury, and PNP applications.

Link G4x Training Part 52: Modeled Fuel Equation Airmass Calculation Check walks you through how to determine if your modeled fuel table VE values are accurately representing the airmass properly for your engine. We explore how to use logged data and a provided Excel spread sheet calculator to c...

Link G4x Training Part 53: Bad Injector Data Tuning walks you through the process of calibrating with bad injector data. We explore how and why we alter the injector flow rate and dead time programming in the calibration process.

Link G4x Training Part 54: Link Can Lambda Set-up walks you through can bus network wiring basics and how to set-up a Link and AEM can lambda controller.

Link G4x Training Part 55: Link Can Key Pad Programming walks you through how to integrate and program a Link can bus key pad within the PC Link software.

Link G4x Training Part 56: AEM X-series Can Lambda walks you through how to set-up / configure an AEM x-series wideband controller on the Link G4x can network.

Link G4x Training Part 57: Import / Export Feature walks you through how to quickly build a basemap using supplied files within the G4x training course folder.

Link G4x Training Part 58: Power Management walks you through how to work with the power management feature to control traction loss through a variety of different programming options.