Derf Tuned Talks Honda Tuning Secrets, K-Series Power & Drag Racing

In today’s episode, Derf Tuned, a South Florida Honda tuner with 20 years of experience and a former 7-second all-wheel-drive Civic owner, breaks down how he tunes Hondas, Fueltech vs Haltech, building a 500 hp K-series, what it takes to run 7s, and why 90% of tuning isn’t about making power.

Filmed at MTAC in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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0:00 Intro

4:31 How Derf Got Into Hondas

9:07 Early Honda Tuning & Florida Drag Scene

15:59 How Derf Became a Tuner

21:38 Tuner vs Mechanic

27:10 How to Tune a Honda: Ignition Sync & Cold Start

37:33 E85 vs 93 Pump Gas Tuning

48:08 Air Fuel Ratio Targets

52:15 Fueltech vs Haltech vs Infinity ECU

1:05:05 Why Tuners Blow Up Engines

1:07:40 Boost Control & Wastegates

1:13:01 Timing vs Boost Explained

1:19:29 Torque Splits & Turbo Size

1:26:34 Nitrous Tuning

1:30:54 What a 7 Second Honda Feels Like

1:34:00 Drag Wings, Chutes & Safety

1:41:47 500HP K-Series Budget Build

1:48:31 Building an 800-1000HP K-Series

1:52:16 What Makes a 7 Second Honda

1:57:40 Billet vs Cast Blocks

2:00:29 Cylinder Heads & Running No Coolant

2:03:55 Is Two-Stepping Bad for Your Engine?

2:10:26 Why Hondas Oil Down the Track

2:13:25 Head Gaskets & Fire Rings

2:19:22 Best Turbo for a K-Series Street Car

2:22:30 D-Series Single Cam Builds

2:28:00 Fake Numbers on Social Media

2:32:06 Who Would Tune Derf’s Car?

2:36:53 Why Derf Stopped Tuning Race Cars

2:41:51 How to Pick a Good Tuner

2:47:00 Show Up Ready to Tune

2:58:25 Your Tuner Isn’t Your Friend

3:02:09 Where to Find Derf Tuned

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