Mechanical Mini-Series 7: Advanced Engine Repair & Performance Tuning

Start: Saturdays, Sep 6, 2026 –Sep 27, 2026 · 12–2 PM

Duration: 4 sessions

💥 Master the Art of Engine Repair, Tuning & Diagnostics!

Get ready to push your skills to the limit in the final mini-series of the Mechanical Mastery Gear-Up Series. This is where teens transition from advanced mechanics to real-deal diagnostic experts — preparing our 2007 Silverado 4x4 Z71 Baja Support Truck for desert terrain and high-performance demands.

Teens will use the Autel MaxiSys MS919, one of the most advanced diagnostic tools on the market, to troubleshoot and tune real-world engine systems. From misfires and compression loss to fuel mapping and sensor calibration, this course brings pro-level tech into the hands of future mechanics and racers.

🔧 Why This Helps

This workshop is a direct pipeline to serious mechanical careers or racing team roles. Teens will leave with the confidence to diagnose and repair complex problems using dealership-grade tools — preparing them to work on performance trucks, track cars, or off-road vehicles like our Baja 1000 support rig.

🔍 Breakdown of Sessions

• Session 1 – Advanced Troubleshooting & Timing Diagnostics

🔧 Teens will explore valve timing, ignition systems, and advanced troubleshooting with timing lights, multimeters, and the Autel MS919.

• Session 2 – Compression & Sensor-Based Repairs

📊 They’ll run compression and leak-down tests on the 2007 Silverado, calibrate sensors, and identify performance bottlenecks using scan data from the Autel system.

• Session 3 – Air/Fuel Ratio & Fuel Mapping Basics

⚙️ Learn how to tune engines using injector data, oxygen sensors, and real-time diagnostics. This is the gateway to pro-level engine mapping.

• Session 4 – Baja Tune-Up & Diagnostic Challenge

🏁 Teens will take on a real-world diagnostic challenge using the Autel MaxiSys MS919, then complete a full tune-up on our Baja support truck, prepping it for the kind of stress only desert racing delivers.

🔧 Featured Vehicle:

2007 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Z71

This truck will be built as our official Baja 1000 support rig — giving teens the opportunity to work on suspension, drivability, tuning, and race-day diagnostics that mirror what pro teams rely on in endurance motorsports.

🧰 Tools & Tech

• Autel MaxiSys MS919 Diagnostic Tablet
• Fuel & Timing Tools
• Compression Testers & Multimeters
• Real-World Engine Projects (Gasoline 4x4 Platforms)

💵 What It Costs

Program Price: $629

This workshop includes advanced instruction, professional diagnostics, and real-time tuning on our 2007 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Z71 — the same vehicle being prepped for the Baja 1000 support team. Students will also train with the Autel MaxiSys MS919, a cutting-edge diagnostic scanner used in today’s top automotive shops.

🛠 Ready to tune a real V8 and prep a truck for Baja? This is the masterclass.

🔒 Prerequisites – To Enroll in Mini-Series 7: Advanced Engine Repair & Performance Tuning

To ensure safety, success, and technical readiness for this advanced workshop, participants must:

✅ Complete Mini-Series 1: Safety & Tool Identification (non-negotiable)

✅ Complete Mini-Series 5: Car Engine Basics

✅ Complete Mini-Series 6: Intermediate Engine Building (or demonstrate equivalent experience)

⚠️ Be able to safely use a diagnostic scan tool, compression tester, and hand tools independently

⚠️ Must pass a short Readiness Check including:

• Tool recognition
• Fuel/air/spark system troubleshooting
• Basic sensor and code-reading skills

🛠 Want to Skip a Prerequisite?

Teens may be eligible to enroll without completing all prior series if they can:

• Show hands-on experience repairing or modifying vehicles (family shop, previous program, etc.)

• Pass a Diagnostic Skills Challenge and demonstrate tool fluency

• Provide a recommendation from a mentor, instructor, or mechanic confirming readiness

If you’ve already been tuning, wrenching, or solving problems under the hood — we’re ready to test you in!