Tech Support Articles

Step-by-step guides for PowerFT and VisionFT setup, plus complete wiring diagrams for FT450, FT500, FT550, FT600 and transmission control.

Setup and Configuration

• How To Test Outputs on Your FuelTech ECU Learn how to test outputs on a FuelTech ECU with our comprehensive guide. Step-by-step instructions ensure accurate diagnostics and optimal…
• How to Make a Base Map Building a reliable base map is the foundation of any successful tuning process with your FuelTech ECU. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you…
• How to Set Up Alerts and Safeties With FuelTech, you can easily configure custom alerts and safety measures to prevent damage and ensure your engine runs smoothly. This step-by-step…
• How to Set Up Flex Fuel Configuring Flex Fuel on your FuelTech ECU is key to optimizing your engine's performance when running different ethanol blends. In this detailed…
• How to Set-Up the Multifunction Button By setting up yourFuelTech ECU's Multifunction Button, you’ll gain control over critical functions like line lock, staging, and boost + scramble,…
• How to update your FuelTech PowerFT ECU! Updating your FuelTech PowerFT ECU with the newest version of the FTManager software allows you to make the most of your engine management system…

Wiring and Sensors

• How to Associate your FuelTech WB-O2 Nano Learn how to associate your FuelTech Nano O2 using the FTManager
• How to Set Up Missing Tooth Trigger Wheel in FTManager In this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of configuring the missing tooth wheel in FuelTech's FTManager tuning…
• How to Set-Up Drive-By-Wire - A Step-by-Step Guide Drive-by-wire may seem daunting at first, but it is actually quite simple when broken down. To set-up drive-by-wire, you need a signal from your…
• How to Wire and Set-Up Fuel Level Sensors This step-by-step guide makes it easy to wire a fuel level sensor and set-up the sensor in your FuelTech ECU using the FTManager tuning software.…
• How to install a FuelTech WB-O2 Nano! Simple Wideband O2 Information using FuelTech WB-O2 Nano Technology Information is a key element to safely producing more horsepower and FuelTech…
• Wiring Configurable Outputs: Why & When You Need Relays FuelTech ECUs are designed for versatility, giving you the ability to control various components through configurable outputs. However, knowing when…

Transmission Control

• How to Set Up a 4L80E or 4L85E Transmission with FTManager Setting up your 4L80E or 4L85E transmission with FTMANAGER delivers precise and reliable transmission control. In this guide, we’ll walk you through…
• How to Set-Up Transmission Dump Valves Transmission dump valves have become essential components in competitive heads-up race cars. In this guide, we will walk you through how to configure…
• How to Setup a 4L60E or 4L65E Transmission with FTMANAGER Setting up your 4L60E or 4L65E transmission with FTMANAGER provides precise and reliable transmission control for your vehicle. In this step-by-step…

Race Features

• Active Traction Control PRODUCTS YOU WILL NEED 👉 Hall Effect RPM / Speed Sensor 👉 Driveshaft Sensor with Collar 👉 ANY POWERFT ECU 1. Open the FTMANAGER Software, go to Map…
• Boost Activated Output PRODUCTS YOU WILL NEED: 👉 STAGING / BRAKE CONTROL SOLID STATE RELAY 👉 SEALED RELAY HOLDER 👉 ANY POWERFT ECU   1. Open the FTMANAGER Software, got to…
• Setting Up Progressive Nitrous Control  
• Setting Up The Pro Nitrous Feature PRODUCTS YOU WILL NEED: 👉 Nitrous Solid State Relay 👉 PS-1500 Pressure Sensor 1. To begin, open the FTManager and open the Map Options in the task…
• Setting Up Time Based Boost Control on a FuelTech ECU Master time-based wastegate boost control by following our step-by-step guide to formatting on your FuelTech ECU. Prior to programming this function,…
• Setting Up Time Based O2 Closed Loop Learn how to set up time based O2 closed loop with FuelTech for optimal engine performance. Our step-by-step guide ensures precise tuning when…
• Staging Control PRODUCTS YOU WILL NEED: 👉 STAGING / BRAKE CONTROL SOLID STATE RELAY 👉 SEALED RELAY HOLDER   1. Wire the relay like below. 2. Open the FTMANAGER…
• Time Based Output 1. Open FTManager Software, go to Map Options and enable Time Based Output. 2. Next, in the Quick Access Panel under Drag Race Features, find Time…
• Time Based Test Features 1. OPEN THE FTMANAGER SOFTWARE AND OPEN YOUR CURRENT TUNE FILE PRODUCTS NEEDED: 👉 ANY POWERFT ECU 👉 SWITCH PANEL CONTROLLER 👉 STAGING / BRAKE CONTROL…

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