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15/07/2026

"I think that's enough..." ๐Ÿ˜…

After Ian's GTi-R laid down some impressive numbers on the dyno, Chea thought it was time for Kenji to experience what all those numbers actually feel like on the road.

Let's just say... Kenji wasn't quite prepared. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Between the acceleration, the grip and Chea's complete lack of concern, there were more than a few "Chotto! Chotto! Chotto!" moments from the passenger seat.

But amongst all the laughs, Chea also explains something we strongly believe at Powertune:

A dyno sheet is only part of the story.

Real calibration is about how a car behaves on the road. Throttle response. Drivability. Confidence. Predictability. That's where a well-developed package really shines.

So... did Kenji survive?

Watch until the end and let us know:
Would you jump in the passenger seat with Chea? ๐Ÿ˜…

Three R35 GT-Rs.Three different owners.Three completely different reasons for being here.One has returned after spending...
13/07/2026

Three R35 GT-Rs.

Three different owners.

Three completely different reasons for being here.

One has returned after spending the last few years tucked away in storage. Before it heads back onto the road, we're giving it a thorough inspection, upgrading the fuel system with larger injectors and high-flow in-tank fuel pumps to keep its hungry turbos fed, before a fresh calibration on flex fuel using one of our Powertune MoTeC Plug & Play ECU packages.

Another is here for a simple goal... to make it even more enjoyable to drive with his son. It's receiving an upgraded exhaust system, followed by a new 98RON calibration on the factory ECU using our EcuTek tuning package.

The third reminds us that not every GT-R needs to chase more power. Its owner loves the car exactly as Nissan built it, so today's visit is simply about keeping it that way with a new factory radiator and a complete cooling system service.

Different stories.

Different priorities.

Same workshop.

That's one of the things we enjoy most about what we do. Every owner has a different vision for their car. Some are building for performance. Some are focused on reliability. Others simply want to preserve and enjoy what they already have.

Whatever your goal is, our passion is to help you get there.

Now we'd love to hear about yours.

Tell us what you're driving and what's next for it. Is it more power? Better reliability? A long-overdue refresh? Or are you just enjoying it exactly as it is?

10/07/2026

After 10 years... he's back.

Welcome home, Kenji.

Many of you won't know Kenji, but he was once a familiar face around Powertune Australia before life took him in different directions, spending the last decade between Australia and Japan.

Today, he walked back through our workshop doors for the first time in over a decade. It didn't take long before he was catching up with the team, sharing a few laughs, and checking out Ian's Nissan GTi-R project.

Some friendships never skip a beat.

We're excited to have Kenji back around the workshop and can't wait to share more of his journey as he reconnects with the people, the projects, and the passion that first brought him here.

Now for the important question...

Should we throw Kenji in the passenger seat and take him for a ride?

If so, what should we put him in first?

2500 horsepower doesn't stay alive by accident.After another season of racing, H22 Workshop's R35 has returned to the sh...
09/07/2026

2500 horsepower doesn't stay alive by accident.

After another season of racing, H22 Workshop's R35 has returned to the shop for its scheduled freshen-up before heading back into battle.

George has already begun stripping the engine down, carefully inspecting every critical component. From the billet block through to the alloy connecting rods, everything will be measured, checked and refreshed to ensure it's ready for another season at full tilt.

An engine making this level of power isn't built once and forgotten. Regular inspection and preventative maintenance are what keep these combinations reliable when they're repeatedly pushed to their limits.

This package has already proven itself at 2,500 horsepower.

Now it's time to make sure it's ready to do it all again.

03/07/2026

You asked what Spizzo's buggy sounds like now that the supercharger is gone...

So here it is.

Under all that tube chassis and long-travel suspension is still Toyota's humble 3.5-litre 2GR V6. The same engine family you'll find in a Camry, Aurion, Kluger and a handful of other Toyota models.

Just... not usually sounding like this.

Naturally aspirated, crisp throttle response and a soundtrack that has absolutely no right coming from an engine most people associate with the school run.

Which raises the obvious question...

Why don't more Camrys sound like this? ๐Ÿ˜…

Three cylinders. 1.6 litres. 381kW.That's exactly why Frosty's GR Yaris came back for its next chapter.About a year ago,...
02/07/2026

Three cylinders. 1.6 litres. 381kW.
That's exactly why Frosty's GR Yaris came back for its next chapter.

About a year ago, Frosty's G16-powered GR Yaris made the trip across from Western Australia for the next stage of its evolution. Already equipped with one of our Powertune MoTeC Plug-In ECU Kits, the focus was extracting more performance from the combination while maintaining the reliability needed for a competitive tarmac rally car.

This season, it was time for the next step.

George has just finished assembling Frosty's fresh G16 engine, retaining the factory 1.6-litre capacity while significantly increasing the engine's strength and reliability for competition use.

At the heart of the build is a closed-deck block with fire rings, providing the cylinder sealing required to withstand sustained boost pressures. Up top, the cylinder head received a complete Kelford valvetrain package. Frosty isn't exactly shy about visiting the rev limiter, but the upgrade isn't just about surviving life in the red. By maintaining valve control at higher engine speeds, the engine can continue breathing efficiently well beyond the limits of the factory valvetrain, extending the usable powerband and allowing the turbocharger to produce considerably more power.

Every time one of these G16 engines lands on the engine stand, we're reminded just how compact they really are. Yet despite their size, this little 1.6-litre three-cylinder combination produced an impressive 381kW, proving just how much performance can be extracted from a thoughtfully engineered package.

For Frosty, it means heading into this year's tarmac rally season with an engine package that's not only built to handle the punishment, but one capable of putting his most competitive foot forward.

Best of luck to Frosty and the team. We'll be following along all season.

Some cars become customers.Others become part of the furniture.Adam first rolled through our doors back in the Fairfield...
01/07/2026

Some cars become customers.

Others become part of the furniture.

Adam first rolled through our doors back in the Fairfield East days, around 2013, shortly after buying this KE30 Corolla. Back then it wore an SR20DET with a polished rocker cover and came in for an E85 tune. More than a decade later, it's still hereโ€”just considerably faster.

Over the years the package has evolved into a seriously refined SR22VE combination producing around 600 rear-wheel kilowatts through a Garrett turbo, yet it's a combination that has spent years being driven hard without missing a beat.

The engine package is only part of the story.

A Samsonas sequential gearbox delivers clutchless upshifts, while drive-by-wire throttle control gives the MoTeC ECU complete authority over throttle strategies, boost control, launch control, anti-lag and torque management. The C1212 dash and keypad integration replace almost every factory function with configurable motorsport electronics, giving Adam instant access to different engine strategies while retaining an interior that still feels remarkably true to the original Corolla.

Recent work from Spot On Fabrications included tubbing the rear of the car to house the substantial Weld beadlocks and tyre package now responsible for putting 600rwkW to the ground.

It's a combination that's been refined rather than constantly reinvented. Every update has been made with a purpose, resulting in a car that's just as comfortable cruising as it is reminding modern performance cars that a 1970s Corolla can still be a very serious problem.

We don't see nearly enough old-school builds through the workshop these days.

When one that's been part of the Powertune family for well over a decade comes back through the doors, it's always a good day.

"Where are the Australian cars?"We've been asked that a few times recently.Meet Barry's Holden Commodore ute.Or, as it's...
30/06/2026

"Where are the Australian cars?"

We've been asked that a few times recently.

Meet Barry's Holden Commodore ute.

Or, as it's become known around the workshop...

POWERTUNE STRAYA. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

At first glance, it's an LS-powered Commodore. Underneath, it's a modern driveline package integrated into a chassis that predates almost all of the technology now controlling it.

The centrepiece is a BMW-sourced ZF 8HP automatic transmission, managed by a Turbolamik transmission controller and overseen by a MoTeC M150 ECU. Rather than treating the engine and transmission as separate systems, the M150 provides the platform to coordinate vehicle functions across the entire package.

This build is also moving away from its previous street-race-focused configuration.

Much of the aftermarket switchgear is being removed, the factory dashboard is being reinstated, and the wiring architecture is being redesigned around OEM-style operation. The objective isn't simply to make everything workโ€”it's to make the vehicle behave as though these systems were designed to live together from the factory.

The end goal is a properly engineered street car that delivers modern vehicle functionality while retaining everything that makes the platform enjoyable to drive.

Although the LS1 currently remains a stock bottom-end combination, the electrical and control systems are being built around the future. A Dart-based engine package is already planned, meaning the vehicle management and driveline strategy won't need to be reinvented as power increases.

This is only the beginning of this project.

The M150 is managing far more than just the engine. Between the ZF 8HP integration, electronic wastegate control, traction control, drive mode strategies, keypad operation, C1212 display, PDM integration and factory climate control retention, there is enough engineering in this vehicle to fill several posts.

We'll dive into those systems in the coming days.

You've poured your pride into your Evo.Now it's time to give it the electronics to match.Whether you're building a weeke...
29/06/2026

You've poured your pride into your Evo.
Now it's time to give it the electronics to match.

Whether you're building a weekend warrior, dedicated track car or serious street weapon, a Powertune Plug-In ECU Kit makes it easy to integrate a MoTeC, Haltech or Link ECU while retaining factory vehicle functions and eliminating the headaches of a universal wiring conversion.

Designed and manufactured right here at Powertune Australia, every kit is built with future upgrades in mind. Add flex fuel, data logging, CAN devices, paddle shift, digital dashes and more as your build evolves.

OEM fitment.
Modern capability.
No compromises.

Your GT-R, Silvia or Evo has already earned its place.Don't let it's looks get stuck in the 90s.Our Plug-In Dash Kits br...
25/06/2026

Your GT-R, Silvia or Evo has already earned its place.
Don't let it's looks get stuck in the 90s.

Our Plug-In Dash Kits bring your factory interior into the modern era with MoTeC's, or Haltech's digital display range, while retaining the factory vehicle functions that make the car enjoyable to own.

But it doesn't stop there.

Every Powertune Plug-In Dash Loom includes provisions for future expansion, making it simple to integrate additional sensors and peripherals as your build evolves. Reverse camera? Oil pressure? Fuel pressure? Flex fuel? Wheel speed? Switch inputs? The infrastructure is already there.

No cutting up factory wiring.
No starting from scratch.
Just an OEM-style integration that's ready to grow with your car.

EOFY won't be around for much longer.

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