High Performance Engine Tuning and Dynamometers

Course code IAST 2245

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course students will learn how to perform basic engine performance, fuel economy, and emissions tuning on modern gasoline engines. Student will demonstrate safe dynamometer operation, engine dynamics, engine management systems, update of ignition and fuel maps, and calibration re-flashing

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Safe dynamometer usage
  • Engine dynamics
  • Tuning mathematics
  • Engine management
  • The tuning process

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
71882 November 9, 2026
to November 27, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.