Everything You Need to Know: K-Tuner Settings 2025 | (10th gen civic si)

This video is a complete breakdown of every important K-Tuner setting for the 10th Gen Civic Si. From rev limits and boost control to knock monitoring and spool settings, I walk through exactly how each parameter works and what it actually does. If you're new to K-Tuner or want to understand your tune better, this guide covers everything.

00:00 Introduction
00:14 OBD locking
01:17 Software guide
09:17 In-Car Guide
15:14 Outro

🔹K-TUNER SOFTWARE GUIDE:
~Rev limits & 2 step
Catless 2,200-6000
Catted 2,200-4700
Always 150-300 rpm difference
Set ign retard for pops and faster spool -10 to -18
~Maf scaling
Select option if you have a race maf
~Improved throttle response II
Gas pedal reacts quicker
~Boost target ramp rate
How quickly turbo hits target boost
~Throttle padding
Adjusts petal response softness/direct throttle feel
~Early spool
Turbo spools earlier in RPM range
~Disable rev hang
RPM will drop faster
~Advanced VSA
Improved traction control (better traction without cutting acceleration)

🔹K-TUNER MONITOR LIST:
~K.cont (Knock control):
Lower = better. Normal: 45–65%. High = knock activity.
~IAT1: (Intake Air Temp 1)
Pre-turbo air temp. Usually +5–20°F over ambient.
~IAT2: (Intake Air Temp 2)
Post-turbo air temp. Stock: +40–60°F over ambient. FMIC: +20–35°F.
~STFT: (Short-Term Fuel Trim)
Real-time fuel correction. Normal: −10% to +10%.
~LTFT: (Long-Term Fuel Trim)
Long-term fuel correction. Ideal: −5% to +5%.
~MAP: (Boost psi)
Stock 17–19 psi. Tuned user-defined psi.
~AFR: (Air/Fuel Ratio)
Cruise 14/15. WOT 11.3–12.2:1
~Gear: (Gear Position)
Displays current gear 1-6
~ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature)
Normal operating temp 180–205°F
~TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)
Shows how much the throttle is open. 0–100%.
~BAT (Battery Voltage)
Battery/charging voltage 13.5–14.5V while running
~ETH (Ethanol Content)
Displays ethanol %

🔸Gear I Use
Camera: Sony A7III
Lens: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 ART
Gimbal: Zhiyun Weebill S
Monitor: Portkeys PT5 II
Action Cam: GoPro Hero 9
Camera Bag: Brevite Jumper Backpack
Editing Software: Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve

Applicable vehicles for K-tuner
RSX Platform
2002–2004 RSX
2005–2006 RSX
2003–2005 Civic Si / EP3
TSX Platform
2004–2008 TSX (2.4)
2009–2014 TSX (V6 only)
Accord Platform
2003–2007 Accord I4 / V6
2008–2012 Accord I4 / V6
2013–2017 Accord I4 / V6
2018–2022 Accord 1.5T
2018–2022 Accord 2.0T
Civic Platform
2006–2011 Civic Si
2012–2015 Civic Si
2012–2015 Civic R18
2016–2021 Civic 2.0
2016–2021 Civic 1.5 Turbo
2017–2021 Civic Si
2017–2021 Civic Type R (FK8)
2022–2024 Civic 2.0
2022–2024 Civic 1.5 Turbo
2022+ Civic Si (1.5 Turbo)
ILX Platform
2013–2015 ILX 2.4
2016–2020 ILX 2.4
Integra Platform
2023+ Integra 1.5 Turbo
TL Platform
2007–2008 TL Base & Type-S
2009–2014 TL
TLX Platform
2015–2017 TLX 2.4
2015–2020 TLX V6
2021–2023 TLX 2.0T
2021–2023 TLX Type-S (3.0T)
Element Platform
2003–2006 Element
2007–2008 Element
Fit Platform
2009–2013 Fit
2015–2020 Fit
MDX Platform
2007–2013 MDX
2014–2015 MDX V6
RDX Platform
2019–2023 RDX 2.0T
Other Supported Models
2006–2009 S2000
2009–2014 Ridgeline
2011–2016 CR-Z
2017–2021 CR-V 1.5 Turbo

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