The Book of Tuning

$199.00

A signed premium hard cover edition of The Book of Tuning.

The Book of Tuning  describes how to enter the world of tuning.  This book provides a brief history, before delving into the theoretical and the practical.  A review of tuning devices, file editors, file providers, best practices, and an appendix with step by step how to.

Releasing 6/19/2026 with release gathering at The Borgata.

 

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Description

The Book of Tuning is a practical guide for enthusiasts, aspiring tuners, and performance shops looking to understand modern ECU calibration.

The book begins with a brief history of automotive tuning before diving into the software, theory, and real-world workflows used in modern performance calibration.

Inside, you’ll learn about:

  • The history of ECU tuning
  • Torque modeling, load modeling, and ignition strategy
  • Reading and writing ECU files
  • OBD, bench, and boot flashing
  • Tuning tools and file editors
  • File providers and learning paths
  • Datalogging and diagnostics
  • Running a tuning business
  • Legal and ethical considerations

The book also includes practical appendices with step-by-step walkthroughs for tools like WinOLS.

Whether you want to tune your own car, improve your calibration skills, or better understand how modern vehicle software works, this book was designed to help bridge the gap between theory and practical application.

Built from real-world experience—not recycled forum posts.