02 Feb 2015 / By Ben Silcock

Haltech Launch Control Test - How To Set Up Launch Control

Haltech Launch Control Test - How To Set Up Launch Control

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On a regular basis we broadcast live tuning webinars for our 'Gold' members, this week we were demonstrating how to configure, setup and test launch control on a Haltech Platinum Pro plug-in ECU. We performed the tuning lesson on our Nissan 350z test mule "Project DUNCE".

01 Feb 2015 / By Ben Silcock

New and Improved High Performance Academy Website

New and Improved High Performance Academy Website

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Andre and I are excited to announce the launch of High Performance Academy’s all new website!

Here’s how HPA’s new website will benefit you:
Single user login (Rejoice)  
We now support credit card payment as well as PayPal.

23 Jan 2015 / By Ben Silcock

Taylor Dynamometer Mobile Dyno Facility

Taylor Dynamometer Mobile Dyno Facility

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Taylor Dynamometer have just released details on what they are calling their "Mobile Testing Center" or MTC for short. The portable facility is based around a shipping container which houses a 1500hp capable dyno, data acquisition system, engine cooling system and an air conditioned control room.

18 Jan 2015 / By Andre Simon

From Rags to Race Car: 350z Update

From Rags to Race Car: 350z Update

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We’ve been quiet on updates with Project Z over the past couple of months but it hasn’t been because of a lack of progress.

16 Jan 2015 / By Andre Simon

Rotary powered Mazda MX5 packed with MoTeC

Rotary powered Mazda MX5 packed with MoTeC

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At this years World Time Attack we interviewed Danny from Automotive Plus and got the low down on his insane 20B PP powered Mazda Mx5. With 450 hp, crazy aero, carbon bodywork and an electronics package from MoTeC, this is no hairdressers car. https://www. youtube.

17 Dec 2014 / By Andre Simon

Electronz release new firmware for Vi-PEC i-Series and link G4+

Electronz release new firmware for Vi-PEC i-Series and link G4+

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Electronz, the manufacturers of the Link and ViPEC range of ECUs have just released their new 5. 2. 2 firmware applicable to both the newer ViPEC i-Series and Link G4+ models.

16 Dec 2014 / By Ben Silcock

5 Must-Follow Motorsport Wiring Instagram Accounts

5 Must-Follow Motorsport Wiring Instagram Accounts

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In no particular order below is a list of my favourite motorsport wiring themed Instagram accounts. Joel from STRD (Speed Theory Racing Development) creates high quality mil-spec looms under his "Race-Spec" brand.

15 Dec 2014 / By Andre Simon

Haltech Elite 2500 ECU released

Haltech Elite 2500 ECU released

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At WTAC in October Haltech released their much anticipated Elite Series ECU. This ECU represents a ‘clean sheet’ design that has allowed Haltech to start from scratch. This has let Haltech to offer some advanced new functionality that wasn’t possible on their Platinum Series platform.