Your performance workshop servicing the Mid North Coast. Specialising in ECU Dyno Tuning & performan
A1 Engine Tuning offers Customised Performance ECU Tuning for all
Holden and HSV V8 vehciles from VTII ('99) to present, and many other Holden Chevy ECU equipped supported by EFI live. Performance ECU Tuning for most Petrol and Diesel cars and 4wd's
MVRL Lic No. 52468
Operating as usual
Happy New Year from the team at A1 Engine Tuning. 2022 was busy looking forward to 2023.
Looking back at the last job we sent home before Christmas, another Whipple Supercharger install on a new GMSV Silverado 1500 fitted with full MANTA Performance exhaust. The Whipple Supercharger kit meets US Carb Emission Standards in 50 states. It results in an amazing improvement to the Silverado.
Whipple 550 Mustang Supercharger kit with full exhaust making 448rwkw up from stock run of 268rwkw.
Final Commodore to win a Supercars Championship race at Bathurst.
What a day, from 1st lap Kaos to the showdown we saw over the final laps.
Had to steal this one and post it.
Well done to one of our customers David Chandler from Chandler Racing taking the win in Round 2 Off Road Championships!
After fixing his engine issues in his off road buggy he has had 2 podiums this year.
Best of luck team, bring on Round 3.
Even with higher fuel prices a walk through the shop revealed plenty of big V8's getting upgrades.
E2 Maloo - cam, Harrop FDFI2300 Supercharger, clutch.
Y62 - Tune
Silverado - Manta full exhaust system & Airbox upgrade.
MANTA Performance Harrop Engineering
What is the difference between a proper custom tune and a chip we get asked. I guess this explains it pretty well.
Up to 20% less fuel used when a diesel is properly tuned. It wasn't such a big deal when diesel was $1.50, now it has reached $2.30, and expected to go higher you can have your power and better economy at the same time.
Dyno sheets are a selection over the last month.
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You need a "torque converter lockup kit" when the low-speed lock-up is activated, we achieved over 25% more torque to the wheels. We also have customers reporting up to 30 degrees cooler transmission temperatures and fuel economy improvements approx 2-3L/100km when towing.
The torque convertor lockup kit is the most advanced on the market, and gives you the ability to control and “lock” the torque convertor which stops it from slipping and gives you more torque to the wheels. The kit comes in a few different options, the Dual speed, the Extreme
To get the ultimate performance and best drivability for your 200 Series add one of these units to your Custom ECU Dyno & Road Tune.
Call us today 5606 1640 for more information or book in for your Lockup-Kit.
Some new Silverado upgrades have arrived in stock 😁
LSA powered Colorado in for a retune recently, something a bit different.
A couple of race cars tuned recently both had a successful outing at Warwick in Sports Sedan. We built the engine for the newly built BMW, it will be super quick once fully developed.
That time of the year again where we thank everyone involved in our family run business, customers, reps, suppliers & our awesome team at A1 Engine Tuning! May you all have an enjoyable festive season & see you all in 2022! We will closed from 12pm 22/12/21 & reopen after our festive break on Monday 10/01/2022...............
Another new Silverado in for a full exhaust. Gives them that nice V8 noise they are missing, as well as more power torque and response.
392rwkw or 525rwhp
Pretty happy with the results on this auto Ls1 Monaro we fitted a Harrop Supercharger to, today we fitted the intake to it and gave it some dyno time.
V8 Coupe day 😁
Quick visit, back this afternoon!
A couple of RG Colorado's in for a tune, one auto and 1 manual, good gains right through the rev range.
A VF SS Auto we had in yesterday, already had a catback and tune, we fitted an OTR, extractors and cats along with a custom tune. Good gains and judging by the phonecall from the owner today a very happy customer.
+73rwkw cam and tune.
We have done a huge amount of cam upgrades in 2021. This particular car arrived this week with a tune intake and full exhaust already fitted, dyno run 235rwkw which was lower than expected. We did cam lifters etc, but the only items affecting performance were the cam and tune, exhaust and intake stayed the same. Pretty happy with the gains at 308rwkw, the previous tune wasn't fantastic and I guess it shows in the numbers.
Sometimes we get asked do you still do Diesels, we sure do, here are 2 from today. We have been tuning diesels longer than most.
We have recently sent home two more Silverado's fitted with Terrariser 3.0L supercharger kit. The dyno sheet below is on a stock intake and exhaust. Another to do before Christmas 😉
Another full system fitted on a Silverado today. HPC coated headers and full dual 3 inch, medium sound. A nice deep note and some extra grunt.
Something a bit different with this 79 series V8 Cruiser, it was sent to us for a twin exhaust and snorkel hat, a HD clutch and a custom tune. From memory it went about 167rwkw and 570rwnm. Plenty to keep the skinny wheels busy.
+109rwkw
+186rwnm
A 2021 Chevy Silverado with 1700km on the clock, complete and ready to go, fitted with a 3L Supercharger and a full MANTA Performance exhaust system with HPC coated headers. We have exhaust options in quite medium and loud.The Silver one with 1100km is next 😁
Everytime I see this I smile, I might know who tunes it 😁. Think it's won its class in the NSW Hillclimb championship 4 times.
MY 21 ISUZU DMAX and BT50 testing stock V Tow Tune V Power Tune on a late 2020 auto DMAX. Owner reports a significant increase in power and drives so much better.
+ 111rwkw - 59.36%
+ 195rwnm - 42% to 63% gains
2014 Toyota Tundra 5.7L iForce V8 petrol we fitted with a FDFI2650 running 8 PSI of boost. Big tyres hurt the outright numbers but the gains over the stock numbers are awesome. Check out the dyno sheet in the pics.
Toyota 200 Series in for a tune yesterday, like most 200 Series this one tows a big Caravan.
+ 40rwkw
Today we had a VF 6L Redline with a W310 kit fitted. The owner said it felt a bit flat and had a surge under heavy throttle. I don't know who tuned it, but let's just say it was one of the worst I have ever seen, it was extremely lean and had far to much timing advance which was causing sever knock, I am surprised it hasn't grenades. It has a full exhaust, air intake and tune and was making about as much power as a standard one. The fuel was so lean that I hooked up a fuel pressure gauge to make sure the fuel pump was delivering what it should, it was. Just a bad tune, a bit or recalibration a few dyno runs and it was up from 216 to 256rwkw. Normally a tune will see a gain of 20rwkw over stock, that indicates how bad it was. Badges don't always mean what they indicate.
2014 Toyota 5.7L Tundra getting a Harrop 2650 Supercharger upgrade 😁
Something a little different recently. Tune only, nice gains, turbo spools up nicely now.
A couple of current model 79 series on for some recent upgrades.
2013 RG Colorado manual in for a tune, makes a big difference to these.
DMAX in for a tune some nice gains.
345rwkw
Very nice VF R8 SV black, was already fitted with a Walkinshaw intake and tune. We added a cam upgrade, full exhaust and a retune happy with the result.
+47rwkw
A nice low km WK statesman in for a full exhaust, OTR and tune, should drive alot better now.
316rwkw
A VZ 6L Thunder ute on for a cam and lifter upgrade. Will be good to see it back on the road soon.
US cars everywhere at the moment, but still some Australian stuff lurking around.
Two more Silverado Superchargers have arrived with a 3rd on the way.
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Coffs Harbour, NSW
2450
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LSA powered Colorado in for a retune recently, something a bit different.
Something a bit different with this 79 series V8 Cruiser, it was sent to us for a twin @mantaperformance exhaust and snorkel hat, a HD clutch and a custom tune. From memory it went about 167rwkw and 570rwnm. Plenty to keep the skinny wheels busy.
We had this newly completed Ls2 powered BMW E46 sports sedan in for a tune today. The engine is stock at the moment but it still pushed out 274rwkw, its nearly ready for the track. Wait till it gets some more power.
383.4rwkw or 515rwhp +106rwkw We have finished (for now) our 3L Whipple Supercharger install on the new work ute, just went for a drive, it is impressive. It is running just under 7psi, so great power gains for the boost level on a stock engine. We have upgraded the brakes and exhaust plus the airbox. Dyno sheet in the comments.
277rwkw The new work ute is getting a few upgrades. Puts out surprising power with just an intake and exhaust. Dyno sheet below is stock with intake v exhaust.
421.5rwkw That's what you get when you put a Harrop FDFI2650 on a stock 2018 5L Auto Mustang, even the exhaust is stock. This car is very nice to drive, great power with good manners. Love the Shelby GT500 body kit and the brake upgrade.
## Another VE SS lifter failure ## We fitted a new cam kit, lifter, oil pump, timing chain, extractors and cats with a Harrop OTR. Now it has a nice note and a quite engine.
A cam upgrade, OTR and extractors on this VE wagon recently gained 73rwkw.
477rwkw We fitted a Harrop FDFI 2300 to this cammed VF II Redline auto. It is running relatively low boost but making good power with a very flat torque curve. Dyno sheet in the comments.
261.8rwkw VE SS auto in for a Harrop OTR and a custom tune. It already had an exhaust fitted, we ran it on the dyno it was making 222.1rwkw, after fitting the OTR and tuning we ended up with a gain of 39.7rwkw. #greatgains #OTRandtune #moretorquemorepower @Harrop
411rwhp A 1974 Corvette with a blown and injected 383ci chev in for a tune, it only makes low boost, but plenty of power for a light car, like this. #Corvette #powertoweight #getupandgo
309rwkw We had this VE SS Auto in, for a cam upgrade, new lifters, oil pump, timing chain etc, it arrived with a OTR and a full exhaust making 235rwkw. After the engine work, custom tuning on the dyno and the road netted 309rwkw. #Holden #VESSWagon #bangforyourbuck
282rwkw We just sent this VY SV8 home, it arrived with some lifter issues, run on the dyno it made 206rwkw which was more than we expected for a stock Ls1, we changed the lifters, replaced the oil pump and timing chain, new cam, dual valve springs, full engine back exhaust system and a OTR and custom tune. The aim was a smaller cam but it still made a great number at 282rwkw. Dyno sheet and photos below.
242.3rwkw We had this VE SS Auto in for a air intake a tune and a service. On arrival it was making 220.2rwkw, after fitting the OTR and custom tuning it turned out 242.3rwkw with a completely standard exhaust system.
494rwkw This VF clubby was equipped with a Walkinshaw supercharger kit from new. It came to us for a stroker build a new Mantic clutch and to fit the Walkinshaw brake upgrade. We were hoping to make a little more power but the supercharger is at it's limit.
Stroked Ls3 back together and running, now to run it in and see what she can do 😉
487rwkw or 653rwhp 915rwnm We put a cam in this VE SS back in 2018 and it made 313rwkw. This week it was back for a Harrop Engineering FDFI2300 Supercharger and a Mantic twin plate clutch. We told the owner he'd be looking at somewhere around 450rwkw, to our surprise it made 468rwkw on the first run, after a bit of tune massaging it was up to 487rwkw..... #musictoourears #blowerwhine #veryhappyowner #excitedkid
287rwkw We purchased this VY SV8 with a few things that needed fixing, while it was apart, it got cam lifters, oil pump, timing chain etc along with a new Mantic Stage 2 clutch, new radiator hoses etc. On the dyno it made a healthy 287rwkw, the previous owner was so impressed he brought it back. 👍
A1 Engine Tuning your performance workshop servicing the Mid North Coast. Specialising in ECU Dyno Tuning and Performance Packages for late model cars and 4WD’s.
We do it all:- ECU Tuning/Remapping, Dyno Tuning, CAM Packages, Exhaust Systems, OTR Cold Air Intakes, Clutch Upgrades, Performance Suspension, Supercharger Kits, Brake Upgrades, Underdriven Balancers and New or Used Vehicle Servicing + more just ask!
Producing more torque, more power & efficiency call us today to see what we can do for your pride & joy! Ph:- 02 5606 1640 Lic No. MVRL 52468
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