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

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

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

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

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41153 March 22, 2027
to April 9, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.