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Hybrid Turbo vs Standard Turbo

Turbochargers have revolutionized the automotive industry by enhancing engine performance and efficiency. As car enthusiasts delve deeper into the world of turbocharging, they often encounter terms like "STD turbo" and "hybrid turbo." In this blog post, we'll explore...

Unleashing the Amarok 2.0 TDI

The VW Amarok 2.0 TDI is a rugged and versatile vehicle built for adventure. If you're an adventurous driver looking to take your Amarok to the next level, have a look at these performance upgrades by Custom Tuning. In this blog, we'll explore how a Stage 1 or 2 ECU...

Unleashing the Beast: ECU Tuning vs. Performance Chips

As a car enthusiast and dedicated ECU tuner, I've spent countless hours exploring the world of automotive performance enhancement. One question that often comes up in conversations with fellow gearheads and customers is the choice between ECU tuning and performance...

Tuning Stages explained in a Nutshell

Our remapping have consistently proven its reliability and effectiveness, earning the trust of our customers who repeatedly choose our services. While we specialise in delivering impressive power and torque gains, we prioritize safety and sensible tuning practices. As...

Very Exciting News!!!

Very Exciting news!!! New P-Series GWM can now be done via OBD. And we are getting amazing feedback from our Customers. Stage 1 ads 25kW and 60-70Nm and a little bump for stage 1+ ads another 5kW.

Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series 4.5l V8 Diesel

4.5l V8 D4-D LC 70 series got the full treatment and we did not disappoint. Title: Unleashing the Beast: Upgrading Your Land Cruiser 70 Series 4.5L V8 Diesel If you're a proud owner of a Land Cruiser 70 Series 4.5L V8 Diesel, you already know the incredible...

Amarok V6

Volkswagen Amarok V6 We had this absolute amazing V6 in for some even more amazing Upgrades this past week. Work done..... Software Stage 2 Performance Software Upgrade (the Figures !!!238kW and 680Nm!!!) EGR & CAT & DPF deletes Hardware 76mm...

Oil Catch Cans

A catch can sits in between your crankcase and intake system, and it is designed to separate the fluid and mist from the air that makes its way through and catch it in the bottom of the unit. By design some oil and fuel escapes from the motor with the excess pressure...

200 Series Land Cruiser 4.5 V8 D-4d

We had a gorgeous well looked after 2007 model 200 Series with 302000km on the clocks in for a the full Stage 1 upgrade Stage 1 ECU remap CAT Hardware and software Delete EGR Hardware and software delete Throttle body and Intake clean (Carbon build up like you won't...

Defender 2.4 Hybrid Conversion

The Ying Yang week. We had two amazing Defenders in for the Hybrid Conversions to be done. Both already had Larger intercoolers fitted and they were both De-Catted, so we already had a base to work with. Work that done.... Software Stage 2 Hybrid Software Upgrade (the...

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AMAROK 2.0l 132kW

Power (kW) Gains 32kW (132 ⇒164)

Torque (Nm) Gains 85Nm (400 ⇒ 485)

LANDCRUISER 4.8l V8 202kW

Power (kW) Gains 37kW (202 ⇒239)

Torque (Nm) Gains 100Nm (650 ⇒ 750)

BMW 435i

Power (kW) Gains 44kW (228 ⇒272)

Torque (Nm) Gains 100Nm (400 ⇒ 500)

DUCATI DESERT X

Power (kW) Gains 6kW (81 ⇒87)

Torque (Nm) Gains 7Nm (93 ⇒ 100)

CADDY 2.0l TDI

Power (kW) Gains 61kW (76 ⇒137)

Torque (Nm) Gains 125Nm (250 ⇒ 375)

300 LANDCRUISER 3.3l V6

Power (kW) Gains 50kW (225 ⇒275)

Torque (Nm) Gains 100Nm (700 ⇒ 800)

BMW M850i

Power (kW) Gains 111kW (395 ⇒ 506)

Torque (Nm) Gains 100Nm (750 ⇒ 850)

MERCEDES C220 CDi

Power (kW) Gains 38kW (126 ⇒164)

Torque (Nm) Gains 100Nm (400 ⇒ 500)

JEEP COMMANDER 3.0l CRD

Power (kW) Gains 35kW (162 ⇒ 197)

Torque (Nm) Gains 90Nm (510 ⇒ 600)

HONDA CRF 1100

Power (kW) Gains 5kW (76 ⇒ 81)

Torque (Nm) Gains 6Nm (105 ⇒ 111)

DEFENDER 2.4l PUMA

Power (kW) Gains 6kW (90 ⇒ 115)

Torque (Nm) Gains 7Nm (360 ⇒ 420)

DEFENDER / DISCO 2 TD5

Power (kW) Gains 22kW (90 ⇒ 112)

Torque (Nm) Gains 65Nm (300 ⇒ 365)

DISCOVERY 3 TD V6

Power (kW) Gains 62kW (140 ⇒ 202)

Torque (Nm) Gains 80Nm (440 ⇒ 520)

DISCOVERY 4 SD V6

Power (kW) Gains 32kW (190 ⇒ 222)

Torque (Nm) Gains 60Nm (600 ⇒ 660)

DUCATI DIAVEL

Power (kW) Gains 10kW (121 ⇒ 131)

Torque (Nm) Gains 15Nm (131 ⇒ 146)

RENAULT DUSTER 1.5DCi

Power (kW) Gains 6kW (81 ⇒87)

Torque (Nm) Gains 7Nm (93 ⇒ 100)

BMW F800GS

Power (kW) Gains 4kW (70 ⇒ 74)

Torque (Nm) Gains 6Nm (92 ⇒ 98)

FJ CRUISER 4.0l V6

Power (kW) Gains 15kW (200 ⇒ 215)

Torque (Nm) Gains 40Nm (380 ⇒ 420)

FORD RANGER / EVEREST 2.2l

Power (kW) Gains 22kW (120 ⇒ 142)

Torque (Nm) Gains 85Nm (375 ⇒ 460)

FORD RANGER / EVEREST 3.2l

Power (kW) Gains 17kW (150 ⇒ 167)

Torque (Nm) Gains 80Nm (470 ⇒ 550)

MERCEDES G WAGON 63 AMG

Power (kW) Gains 67kW (425 ⇒ 492)

Torque (Nm) Gains 340Nm (760 ⇒ 1100)

GOLF 7 2.0l TDi

Power (kW) Gains 34kW (112 ⇒ 146)

Torque (Nm) Gains 110Nm (320 ⇒ 430)

GOLF 7 GTi

Power (kW) Gains 52kW (171 ⇒ 233)

Torque (Nm) Gains 100Nm (350 ⇒ 450)

GWM P-SERIES

Power (kW) Gains 26kW (120 ⇒ 146)

Torque (Nm) Gains 70Nm (400 ⇒ 470)

HAVAL JOLION

Power (kW) Gains 22kW (105 ⇒ 127)

Torque (Nm) Gains 41Nm (210 ⇒ 251)

HILUX / FORTUNER 2.4l GD6

Power (kW) Gains 26kW (112 ⇒ 138)

Torque (Nm) Gains 85Nm (400 ⇒ 485)

HILUX / FORTUNER 2.8l GD6

Power (kW) Gains 39kW (131 ⇒ 170)

Torque (Nm) Gains 150Nm (420 ⇒ 570)

ISUZU 1.9l D-MAX

Power (kW) Gains 26kW (110 ⇒ 136)

Torque (Nm) Gains 90Nm (350 ⇒ 440)

ISUZU 3.0l D-MAX

Power (kW) Gains 50kW (130 ⇒ 180)

Torque (Nm) Gains 150Nm (450 ⇒ 600)

KTM 1190

Power (kW) Gains 6kW (107 ⇒ 112)

Torque (Nm) Gains 7Nm (125 ⇒ 133)

KTM 1290

Power (kW) Gains 7kW (119 ⇒ 126)

Torque (Nm) Gains 8Nm (140 ⇒ 148)

LAND CRUISER 4.0l V6

Power (kW) Gains 15kW (186 ⇒ 201)

Torque (Nm) Gains 40Nm (380 ⇒ 420)

LAND CRUISER 4.5l V8

Power (kW) Gains 31kW (153 ⇒ 184)

Torque (Nm) Gains 120Nm (430 ⇒ 550)

MERCEDES ML350 CDi

Power (kW) Gains 31kW (193 ⇒ 224)

Torque (Nm) Gains 80Nm (620 ⇒ 700)

DUCATI MULTISTADA

Power (kW) Gains 7kW (118 ⇒ 125)

Torque (Nm) Gains 8Nm (129 ⇒ 137)

NISSAN NIVARA 2.3l

Power (kW) Gains 15kW (140 ⇒ 155)

Torque (Nm) Gains 55Nm (450 ⇒ 505)

PAJERO 3.2l Di-D

Power (kW) Gains 30kW (147 ⇒ 177)

Torque (Nm) Gains 70Nm (430 ⇒ 500)

BMW R1200GS AC

Power (kW) Gains 9kW (89 ⇒ 98)

Torque (Nm) Gains 13Nm (125 ⇒ 138)

BMW R1200GS LC

Power (kW) Gains 9kW (92 ⇒ 101)

Torque (Nm) Gains 13Nm (125 ⇒ 138)

RANGE ROVER 4.4l SD V8

Power (kW) Gains 38kW (252 ⇒ 290)

Torque (Nm) Gains 80Nm (740 ⇒ 820)

SPRINTER 2.2l CDi

Power (kW) Gains 38kW (96 ⇒ 134)

Torque (Nm) Gains 115Nm (305 ⇒ 420)

SPRINTER 3.0l V6

Power (kW) Gains 30kW (141 ⇒ 171)

Torque (Nm) Gains 90Nm (440 ⇒ 530)

TRITON 2.4l

Power (kW) Gains 25kW (130 ⇒ 155)

Torque (Nm) Gains 60Nm (430 ⇒ 490)

TOUAREG 4.2l TDi V8

Power (kW) Gains 44kW (253 ⇒ 297)

Torque (Nm) Gains 150Nm (800 ⇒ 950)

WRANGLER 2.8l CRD

Power (kW) Gains 22kW (132 ⇒ 154)

Torque (Nm) Gains 110Nm (410 ⇒ 520)

VW CADDY 2.0l TDi

Power (kW) Gains 61kW (76 ⇒ 137)