Tech Corner

October 30, 2025

PSA Not all Relays are Created Equal!

Type “A” vs. Type “B” automotive relays If you’ve ever plugged in a “correct” relay and the car immediately acts haunted. Latched circuits, mystery battery drain, or a load that...

January 16, 2024

Join our Lambda Cult

Welcome back, DIYAutoTune/AMPEFI crew! We're thrilled to have Greg Banish, a seasoned expert and returning contributor, ( be sure to check out his other posts HERE ) share his insights in...

October 5, 2023

Take It To The Track: Easy Entry Into Motorsports

The world of motorsports has an undeniable allure—a symphony of roaring engines, the exhilaration of speed, and the adrenaline surge of competition. It may seem like an exclusive realm reserved...

September 27, 2023

Elevate Your Standalone Wiring Game: The Pro's Guide

Hey guys, Billy Jarrell here, back again with another DIYAutoTune QuickTip. I wanted to preface this article by saying there is definitely more than one way to skin a cat...

September 7, 2023

MSPNP - Putting the PLAY in Plug-and-Play ECUs

When it comes to engine management, having precise control over your vehicle's performance is paramount. Whether you're a seasoned automotive enthusiast or a professional tuner, selecting a suitable Engine Control...

August 29, 2023

The Heart of it ALL: Electric Fuel Pumps

The automotive electric fuel pump is at the core of every modern fuel injection system. Especially when upgrading to standalone fuel management, like the MS3Pro EVO+ or MS3Pro Mini or...

August 15, 2023

Electric Cooling Fan Control: Defeating the Arch-Enemy of Your Engine

Optimize your project with electric cooling fans and advanced engine management. Boost safety and longevity using MegaSquirt for fan control.

July 27, 2023

Project Pareto: How Ignition Timing is The Most Effective Change

Greg Banish on how to optimize ignition timing and unleash potential with expert tips on adding electronic spark control using MicroSquirt

July 19, 2023

Automotive Relays: What You Need to Know!

Explore the role of relays in engine management systems, how they work, their components, and the advantages of ECU relay control.

July 11, 2023

DIYAUTOTUNE QuickTip: The Advantage of Proper Grounding

Ensure the success of your standalone EFI system with a proper grounding strategy. Learn the importance of grounding for optimal performance.

July 3, 2023

Injection Perfection: Choosing the RIGHT Fuel Injector

Discover the history, technology, and operation of fuel injectors while also learning how to choose the right size for optimal performance.

June 27, 2023

DIYAUTOTUNE QuickTip: Additional Temp or Pressure Sensors

Learn how to wire and configure additional temperature or pressure sensors for your project. Gather valuable data to optimize performance.

June 20, 2023

Launch Control: Unlock the Full Potential of Your MSPNP

Launch control and flat shifting using MSPNP. Optimize acceleration with lightning-fast starts, and seamless upshifts. Get started now!

June 12, 2023

Maximize Performance with Wideband Oxygen Sensor Control

Upgrade your MegaSquirt-equipped vehicle with wideband oxygen sensor control. Learn sensor, installation, wiring, and TunerStudio setup.

June 7, 2023

Dyno Tuning Time? What to Know Before You Go

Time to head out for a day of dyno tuning? What you need to know before hitting the rollers ensuring a great outcome for you and your tuner!

June 5, 2023

MegaSquirt Troubleshooting 101

Need help troubleshooting your MegaSquirt install? Learn to diagnose and eliminate the most common "no start" conditions on your own!

June 1, 2023

Standalone Injection Selection (Which ECU is right for you?)

What factors should be considered when choosing a standalone ECU? What are the differences between entry-level and high-end standalone ECUs?

May 18, 2023

Expand your I/O with a DD-EFI Pro Dash

Alright, hold on tight, we're about to dive into the exciting world of Pro Dash I/O Expansion! In our previous blog post (Modernizing with a PNP DD-EFI Digital Dash for...

May 16, 2023

The beauty of crank-fired Wasted Spark Ignition

Learn how wasted spark ignition improves timing accuracy, simplifies setup with crank triggers, and boosts performance over distributor systems.

April 13, 2023

Greg Banish's Ignition System Remix

Explore ignition energy fundamentals, coil design, dwell time, and the evolution from distributors to coil-on-plug systems for modern performance engines

March 23, 2023

MS3Pro / MegaSquirt and PDMs

What are the benefits of using a Digital PDM to completely rewire road-racing cars that integrates power, data, and the MegaSquirt ECU?

March 6, 2023

PNP Digital-Dash for Megasquirt by DD-EFI

Upgrade to a DD-EFI Plug-n-Play Digital Dash for MegaSquirt. Full CAN integration, tuning, datalogging, and customizable layouts made easy

March 2, 2023

Greg Banish: Sequential vs Batch Fuel Injection Timing

Learn the differences between sequential and batch fuel injection, how timing impacts combustion, and when each strategy works best for performance tuning

January 26, 2023

How to make a Tooth Log using TunerStudio

Spotlight of our video "Making a Tooth Log using TunerStudio". With time stamps for quick reference and step by step instructions.

January 26, 2023

What is a PiDash? The RaspberryPi Digital Dash with TunerStudio

PiDash is a RaspberryPi based credit-card sized PC with multiple display sizes w/ touchscreen models available that can run TunerStudio.

January 18, 2023

Idle Hands do the devil’s work - Idle Tuning and Control

Calibration Engineer Greg Banish discusses proper idle tuning and control to get the perfect idle you're after with your MS3Pro!

January 9, 2023

TunerStudio Engine Management Tuning Software: Complete Guide

Learn how to tune your engine with TunerStudio software for MS3Pro, MSPNP, MicroSquirt & MegaSquirt ECUs. Features include live tuning, datalogging, diagnostics, and custom dashboards to maximize horsepower and performance