To meet the rapidly changing landscapes of the racing and performance industry, the School of Automotive Machinists (SAM) has developed a comprehensive Motorsports EFI Tuning program to complement its diverse catalog of courses.

“As electronic fuel injection, forced induction and traction control systems continue increasing in popularity, the next generation of engine builders must have an intimate understanding of how to integrate these systems together to maximize performance,” said SAM Director of Education Judson Massingill. “Even racing series that have relied on carburetors for decades, like NASCAR Sprint Cup and NHRA Pro Stock, have made the switch to EFI. Our newly developed EFI Tuning program will give our students the expertise they need to meet the current and future demands of the industry.”

SAM’s EFI Tuning program combines classroom and lab instruction that starts with basic tuning theory and software navigation. Students then learn how to create custom fuel and ignition curves in various EFI platforms before measuring the real-world impact on these tuning changes on the engine and chassis dyno. In addition to installing aftermarket EFI systems, students will learn race car wiring and how to utilize information from data loggers and weather stations to optimize engine tuning for changing track conditions. Students will also learn how to integrate advanced nitrous, boost and launch control functions into the overall tuning strategy.