| First of all, with that reasoning you don't need a college degree to be a programmer either--I know of many guys who are self taught, etc. My objection to your statement is that there are many many other factors in tuning, and I mean truly tuning an engine (calibration) than you see. I currently work at a large engine manufacturer in performance development and I do see what goes into making these engines and tuning them. It isn't as simple as slapping together parts and getting the A/F right. I do agree that some people can use the ZEM, but that doesn't mean they know what they are doing. Just like programming, there is so much more going on that what meets the eye. Tuning an engine the way you are saying is the same as setting up users and installing programs on an operating system--someone else has already done all the arduous work. I am a little off base I know, but don't belittle what real tuning/calibration is--it isn't as easy as reading a manual and cranking out the most power.
Soren Faaborg
Phuong on the Amish
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