Hondata Coil Pack Retrofit coming in June, run coil packs on your B/D/H/F-Series
Apr 8th
Last night Hondata released information on their new Coil Pack Retrofit (CPR) slated for release in June 2011. The CPR works with the S300 system to deliver a simple solution for running individual coils on a B/D/H/F-Series motor. The CPR doesn’t include the coils (which cost about $60 per coil) but we’ve done the work to get you the best deal possible on them.
Evans Tuning is offering a PRE-ORDER SPECIAL for the new CPR. The pre-order includes the Coil Pack Retrofit and the option to purchase the coils as well as the recommended seals at discounted rates. We’ve also thrown in an option for a FREE set of NGK-BKR7E Spark Plugs! BUY NOW!
Below is the information supplied from from Hondata:
Overview
The Hondata Coil Pack Retrofit (CPR) allows the use of ‘coil on plug’ individual ignition coils on engines with distributor based ignition systems (D, B, F and H series Honda engines). It does this by replacing the stock coil and ignition with an electronic circuit which can drive igniter type individual ignition coils, such as used on later model Honda engines. A Hondata S300 system is required.
What does it come with?
The Hondata CPR comes with a wiring harness for your coil packs, a coil pack controller and fly leads for connecting to your distributor and ECU. The CPR is typically positioned next to the ECU inside the car.
Benefits:
-More spark energy than a single coil, allowing a larger plug gap and fewer misfires
-Individual coils are more durable and less likely to fail than the stock igniter and coil
-No exposed plug leads results in less interference to other electronics on the vehicle
-The Coil Pack Retrofit can drive a CDI controller if desired
Requirements:
-Hondata S300 system (not included)
-4 x coils, Honda part number 30520-PVF-A01 (approx $60 retail and not included)
Optional Parts:
-4 x coil seals, Honda part number 30522-RNA-A01 (approx $19 retail)
-These coil seals provide a tighter fit than those supplied with the 30520-PVF-A01 coils
Notes:
-Resistor plugs must be used
-The coils require a method of retention. B16A, B18C & F22A engines may use the stock plug cover. Other engines require an alternative method of coil retention (not supplied)
-This is a race product. Cranking times may be increased over a stock ignition set up
-For detailed installation instructions click here
AEM EMS Series 2 for 06-08 S2000 Coming Soon! Pre-Orders.
Mar 21st
AEM announced a 30-6053 AEM EMS Series 2 for 06-08 Honda S2000 today. This new box is the first Plug and Play standalone to work with all of the 06+ factory sensors on the S2000. Here is the release from AEM:
AEM’s Series 2 EMS is a complete engine control system that plugs into the factory harness and uses the factory sensors. This means you do not need to replace any parts of the harness or sensors, just plug the EMS into the harness and begin tuning! The Series 2 EMS for the S2K is a parallel system that works in conjunction with the factory ECI and allows you to control every aspect of your F22 from VTEC to rev limit, timing, bigger injectors, boost control, nitrous injection and individual cylinder fuel and timing trims. For drag racers there’s even anti-lag! Professional tuners will appreciate the ease of use and security features onAEM Tuner the interface software for all Series 2 EMS systems.
The 30-6053 system is due to ship sometime during the first week of April from Evans Tuning. You can pre-order on our online store and receive the best deal on the Internet with a $75 etCoupon Code for use on our store with any other product or $100 off etDyno Tuning Appointment! All pre-orders before 03/31/11 will also receive a free Evans Tuning T-Shirt! Click here to order one now!
Injector Dynamics 1600cc Injectors Now Available!
Feb 25th
Following the incredible injector line up from Injector Dynamics the new ID 1600cc/min is nothing short of amazing! The ID 1000cc’s changed the injector market hands down. Response, control and repeatability are the key factors that make the ID 1000cc’s work so well in comparison to other brands on the market. The ID 1600cc’s follow suit!
Typically anything in the 1000cc/min range are tolerable for a street car in other brands such as Precision and RC. While the car is not nearly as smooth as with the ID’s, they are functional and can usually idle/cruise in the 13.5~14.0:1 a/f ratio without misfiring. Once you step above the 1000cc/min size range drivability goes down hill quickly.
A “cheap” way to go fast on most drag cars is the old Bosch 1600cc/min peak and hold injectors. They’ll deliver ample fuel for set-ups in the 800-900 whp power range, but have absolutely horrible idle and partial throttle quality. They can literally be a “on/off” switch to tune, creating horrible lean misfiring under 2 millisecond range (where most of the idle and light throttle driving is done).
The ID 1600cc/min injectors changes everything. They will idle, partial throttle drive and run exactly like the ID 1000cc’s. If you have been in a car with the ID 1000cc’s you know how well they run, so imagine that in a 1600cc/min injector! No compromises for big power set-ups that see street use anymore! Another great thing about the ID 1600s is that they use a OBD-1 style injector clip, so if you have a OBD-1 honda or clips currently on your car they are a 100% drop in fitment.
Like the ID 2200 injectors the ID 1600′s are not compatible with MTBE based racing fuel such as Q16 or VP Import, but can be used with any alcohol or pump gas.
Get Them Today!
We are offering plug and play adapter clips for all applications that require them. The ID 1600cc/min injectors are available for purchase here: http://www.evans-tuning.com/ecommerce/injector-dynamics-1600cc-injectors.html
The Evans Tuning 2011 Yearly Outlook
Jan 10th
Happy New Year! Last year was full of exciting news and updates from Evans Tuning and we certainly have plans to stay on that same exciting path in 2011. Everything from eTuning (our hottest new addition to the tuning services lineup) to our brand new Dyno Database (currently made up of over 670 dynos – it is the world’s largest online dyno graph database) has kept us extremely busy. As one of the most cutting edge tuning shops in the country, we always make improvements and advancements over previous years, and we feel we really have some new and exciting things lined up for this year that will blow you away. Although there are too many things coming throughout the next 12 months to list in detail, we wanted to take a moment to give everyone just a small sampling of what’s to come.
Hybrid EMS
Perhaps our most exciting new development for 2011 will be our new Hybrid EMS! The Hybrid EMS will be able to retain full OBD-2 functionality when tuning with a standalone (more details coming soon). There are endless possibilities to where this can lead; and needless to say, we are very excited. Production will begin with the AP1 S2000 and hopefully branch out shortly to many other makes and models.
Technical Support Updates
For years we have been providing the industry’s best email-based technical support. We respond fast (usually within 24 hours) and effectively to virtually every email we receive (that’s upwards of 15,000 emails in 2010). Because of the burden that email support places on some of our customers, we’ve been working on a better way to help service everyone. We’re creating new internal systems and although we are not ready yet, we will soon be offering limited technical support over the phone.
Dyno Database
If you’ve been following our posts on Facebook and Twitter you have undoubtedly seen all of the updates in the brand new Dyno Database toward the end of 2010. In 2011 we have many more updates planned for the Dyno Database. For starters, we’ll be breaking down more sorting options and adding a video of dyno runs!
Labor Services
Toward the end of 2010 we added 3 new labor services. We are now offering Performance Modifications, Transmission Builds, and Corner Balancing & Alignment services. Although we have been performing these services on a very limited basis for several years, we are now offering them to all. In 2011 we have a few more services we plan to add – details to come.
Web Site Updates
Last year we made huge strides in our web site design and online presence. This year we are starting off with redesigned page layouts and updated information in our Dyno Tuning section, and creating an entirely new set of pages detailing the Hybrid EMS system. Later this year we plan to revisit our home page and make some updates to the more static sections of our web site.
Consultations
Sometimes it’s just easier to bring your car to the shop before you build it. Later this year we’ll start offering personalized recommendations for your setup when you schedule a consultation at our shop.
The Evans Tuning Race Car
Late in 2010 we started building a new shop race car. We’re pretty excited about it and hope to have it done very early this year with dyno numbers and then track times once the tracks open up!
Garrett GTX Turbos
Jan 4th
Garrett has just released their new line of GTX (also called GTX-R) turbos that are a drop in replacement for the current 3071R and larger sized turbos!
The new GTX line up boasts 10-15% increased compressor efficiency which results in huge power gains. The key to the GTX compressor wheel is the increased efficiency without increased size (inducer/exducer) in a billet material configuration, so the turbo is able to move more airflow (CFM) and retain the same spool characteristics as the same size GT equivalent turbo. The new GTX 3071R is now able to offer 50-60 hp more from the same size turbo, with no other changes being made! The larger GTX turbos such as the GTX4202 can offer an additional 200hp+ in gains with no loss of spool!
While there are other companies offering billet compressor turbos, they are far from reliable. Get the same high quality and reliability you expect from the Garrett GT line-up, but with more power. We are offering the GTX line up in a wide array of turbine housing options, and even have a 72mm specific drag race “special” GTX turbo that is able to support 1200whp+.
Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Deals! [Updated]
Nov 22nd
The sale is on! Click here to start shopping!
Every year we run a sale during the Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend. This year we are turning up the volume on the number of products that will be discounted. We’re working hard to prep our store for this iconic shopping weekend, and will be offering a wider variety of products through our online store.
During the sale our home page will turn into an index of the discounted products so you can find the best deals on the products you need without having to search all over the store. The discounts will only be available at our web store, so be sure to get to the site and get the best deals of the year on everything you need!
Evans Tuning 2010/2011 Winter Tuning Promotions!
Nov 15th
Evans Tuning is happy to announce Winter Tuning Promotions for 2010/2011. This year we are offering some free parts to customers who set up new dyno tuning appointments at Evans Tuning, and discounted retune rates for past customers. The promotions are only available to customers who schedule appointments during the dates of 12/1/10 & 1/31/11. Based on similar previous promotions, we suggest calling or setting up your appointment via email as soon as possible to ensure you get the day you want and don’t miss out on these great promotions!
For New All Motor Customers:
Evans Tuning is offering a free Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket to new All Motor customers ($50 value). When you schedule an appointment between 12/1/10 & 1/31/11 you will receive a free Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket (application is your choice) at your appointment. If you wish to have the Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket mailed to you prior to your appointment we will require an additional $50 deposit for your appointment (to be deducted from your total tuning cost on the day of your appointment).
For New Forced Induction Customers:
Evans Tuning is offering a free Evans Tuning Boost Solenoid to new Forced Induction customers ($100 value). When you schedule an appointment between 12/1/10 & 1/31/11 you will receive a free Evans Tuning Boost Solenoid (free installation) at your appointment.
Retune Customers:
Evans Tuning will be discounting retune rates to $125/hour. Retunes only apply to customers who have been previously tuned by Evans Tuning with their current car / tuning system configuration.
Head over to our Tuning pages to get more information on tuning with us!
The New Evans Tuning Dyno Database Is Now Available!
Nov 15th
For years we have been posting the dyno graphs from just about every tuning session we’ve had. The reasoning is simple: you deserve it, we are proud of our work, and we feel that a resource for dyno graphs has helped us learn by repetition the setups that do and do not produce desirable results. For years we have added to our collection of graphs and recently found that we have added over 700 dyno graphs and setups to our forums.
Along with many other things, we have been focusing on the simplicity and functionality of our web site and we were forced to re-evaluate our dyno graph section. Needless to say, the unorganized jumble of graphs led us to the conclusion that something needed to be done. After all, the dyno section is the third most popular section of the site after the home page and online store.
The answer wasn’t too difficult. We needed to create a simple and effective solution that would make browsing the graphs easy and painless. We feel we have been able to do just that with the launch of our new Dyno Database, the world’s largest online dyno graph database.
We’ve started with general yet useful categories. As time goes on we’ll be adding more categories to sort with so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. We know you’re going to love the new functionality of the dyno section, but for now we’re going to leave our old dyno library open which you can navigate to through our forums.
That’s all there is to it. So stop reading and start browsing now!
Get Tuned Before The Outlaw Race In October!
Aug 17th
Before I get started with the post explaining why you should book your appointment for tuning early I’ll summarize it. If you plan to have your car tuned before October’s Outlaw Race you should absolutely have it booked as far in advance as you possibly can to make sure we still have slots available! Now, here is why I say that…
Usually at the beginning of race season, we make a post informing everyone that our schedule is starting to fill quickly. We do this every year to help everyone become more aware of the availability and have even started posting updates to Facebook and Twitter throughout the year of when we are booking. One of our largest complaints from customers has been our 2-3 month wait times. After streamlining the systems we tune, and adding eTuning to our repertoire of tuning services, we have successfully kept that wait time under 2 months in 2010.
However, one of the most anticipated races of 2010 will be October’s Outlaw Race taking place at Englishtown’s Old Bridge Raceway Park on the 9th and 10th. As with any race, we expect our calendar to fill up fast with appointments in the few weeks leading up to the weekend. We try to fit as many tunes as possible into the schedule to accommodate the influx of appointments and work overtime sometimes scheduling up to 3 tunes in a single day. Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to fit everyone, and we end up having to turn some folks away in the weeks leading up to a big race.
The closer it gets to race day, the more magnified the problem becomes. We fill in appointments just about every day for daily drivers and road course cars that are not coming in to be tuned for an event like the Outlaw Race. Just two weeks ago we had a lot of calls from customers who wanted to be tuned before Honda Day. Unfortunately, we rarely have any appointments a week ahead of time and were already booking almost a month beyond Honda Day. On more than one occasion we’ve seen the appointments in the final week before a race be predominately for daily drivers, and cars that will not be and have no intention of heading to the track. Most of these cars are in no serious rush to have their setups tuned, however the owners have made plans to get to the cars down to us on those days and can not afford to change them.
Most of this issue can be avoided by booking your appointments early! If you know that you will be running at the Outlaw Race in October, give us a call as soon as possible or schedule your appointment online and make sure that we can get your car in and ready for the track. We look forward to the race and we hope to see everyone there!
etMeet 2010 – 09/04/10
Jul 30th
Evans Tuning’s Annual Car Meet (etMeet 2010) is just a few weeks away. I could clutter this post with the details of the meet, but you can find those here. Instead I want to take a minute to reflect on our past efforts and what to expect this year.
2008
In 2008, Evans Tuning held the first ever “annual” etMeet. It was extremely hot that day, Andrea was pregnant, turnout was huge, and there was leftover food for weeks. Needless to say, we were unprepared to capture the event and share it online afterward. Lucky for us, most of our attendees brought their cameras and took a large number of photos which were since spread all over the web in a relatively unorganized fashion (maybe not so lucky for us).
2009
Last year at etMeet 2009 we had an eventful day planned, and were relatively well organized (compared to 2008). Checkin went smooth as opposed to the hour long line of people checking in for the 2008 meet. Food was served quickly and the effectiveness of our meet staff was rather impressive (you would think we do this more than 1 time a year). Andrea was not pregnant this time around making the load a little lighter on everyone, and we had awesome giveaways planned (something we really didn’t do in 2008). Unfortunately, the threat of rain kept many from coming out, and the eventual storm drove home most of the attendees.
2010
So how does 2010 get better? Well obviously the rain holding off will be a big help so hopefully that is one battle we won’t need to fight. We plan to really document the meet well this year with photos, and on social networks. We’ve started a Twitter hashtag for attendees to share what is going on at the meet, an event page on Facebook for attendees to post photos from the meet, and we encourage everyone to link us to any video footage shot at this year’s meet (see below for more details).
Giveaways & Food
We will be doing some giveaways but we aren’t quite ready to announce the exact details on that. We’ll do a raffle as well this year but we’re not 100% certain of the product option yet. Food will be just as delicious as it’s been in previous years, and we’ll try to keep pricing as cheap as possible.
People and Parts
The primary goal of the meet is to make it enjoyable for everyone who attends. We’re likely to have a large S2000 and 8th Generation Civic crowd out for the day as the close to 100 sign-ups already show those cars in the majority. Jeff will be available at the parts table to chat, answer questions, meet people, and give you great deals. We’ll have a variety of parts in stock for the meet that we find our customers are most commonly looking for, as well as some used parts for awesome deals that have been hanging out around the shop.
Have questions?
If you have any specific questions about the event first refer to the official sign-up page here, and then email phil@evans-tuning.com.
We hope to see you there!
Social Sharing Notes
- Using Twitter: When posting a tweet on Twitter, follow up your post about the meet with #etMeet2010 to add to the conversation. Then click here to read the entire conversation. Feel free to start posting before the event!
- Facebook Event: Click here to get to our event for the meet on Facebook, and feel free to add your photos from the day of the event.
