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Volvo S60 diesel: 155HP to 208HP.
We developed and tested the calibration on our dyno, concentrating on mid-range torque and throttle response
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Mercedes Sprinter torque calibration.
We adjusted the calibration for more low-speed torque and improved drivability. Working-vehicle weight, condition and usage affect the setup. For vans too large for the rolling road, we use on-vehicle power measurement…
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BMW 118d N47: 212.8HP after an engine rebuild.
On its earlier power run the car was down on power and had an unhealthy engine note. We raised those concerns; the engine later failed while the owner was driving it. It returned with a rebuilt engine, revised turbo…
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1930s Chevy Carter carb stripped, cleaned and refurbished properly, now the engine runs exactly as it should.
Smooth enough to balance a pound on it. Older vehicles need a completely different approach. You cannot just throw parts at them or guess your way through it. Setup, balance and understanding how these systems work is…
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Fiesta ST power check.
The owner arrived with a previously fitted map advertised at 240HP. Our power run measured just over 200HP. A result on this car is more useful than the figure quoted for a different vehicle or setup
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Nissan Juke Nismo: 210HP to 260HP.
The car arrived with a Stage 1 calibration fitted elsewhere. Our initial dyno run measured 210HP, below the 230–240HP range the owner expected. After development and testing, our calibration produced 260HP on this car
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Since you remapped my car, its been making a noise!
Turns out the noise was an animal the customer hit and a very old and worn under tray!
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We recently had this lovely 1930s Fleetmaster in, running a classic straight 6 with a Carter W1 carb. The carb was fully stripped, cleaned and degreased, then put through our ultrasonic cleaner to make sure every…
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Saab 9-3 diesel calibration.
The car arrived with hesitation and weak response. After diagnostics, we developed and tested a custom calibration, concentrating on mid-range torque and smoother delivery
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VW Golf GTD dyno calibration.
We checked the vehicle before tuning, then logged and refined the calibration on the dyno. Work focused on torque delivery and how the car responds under load
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Honda Civic diesel Stage 1 tuning.
We developed the calibration on the dyno with data logging throughout, adjusting power delivery and torque on the car
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Lotus Cortina tune-up.
This car came in for carburettor setup, ignition timing and engine balancing. Working on a twin-cam Cortina involves mechanical adjustment and measurement rather than an ECU flash
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