Aaron Sommer


VAST Tuning and Datalogging

Datalogging is the keystone to high performance engine tuning. From the factory, there is only one practical way to datalog information from the ECU; via OBDII. Unfortunately, from a tuning standpoint, OBDII is woefully inadequate at datalogging. Due to the communication overhead involved in the OBDII protocol, only a meager 3 parameters at less […]


Spark Plug Selection and Spark Blowout

Iridium, copper, platinum, multi-electrode, single-electrode, plutonium, space dust! The list of spark plug options can be daunting at first glance. Many manufacturers claim their spark plugs will boost performance and increase mileage. Online preachers will swear that their $20 quad-iridium-tip plugs will yield 21.256 extra HP. The truth is, the […]


Available Datalogging Parameters

The custom datalogging routine programmed into a VAST ECU outputs 45 parameters from the ECU at 20-25 samples a second. 26 of these parameters are available for viewing in the Data Dash. This is a view of the ‘Data Dash’ available while datalogging. The Data Dash provides a graphical view of […]


Turbo Compressor Maps on a Whiteblock

This is a collection of turbo maps with curves mapped for whiteblock engines. Engine size is assumed to be 2.3L, although there won’t be much of a difference for 2.4L and 2.5L engines. The lines drawn in the maps below indicate the efficiency area in which the turbo would operate […]


Wideband Controller Instructions and Firmware

The full wideband controller and display instructions: click here. For an in depth explanation of wideband lambda control: click here. The product listing for the wideband controller: click here. Pairing a New Controller or Display Unit The wideband controller and display unit are paired to each other using their unique […]