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Cresta Carnage: Mighty Car Mods 9sec Barra Sleeper
This mid 1980s Toyota Cresta has all the markings of a Mighty Car Mods project: it’s unique, it’s full of clever mods and, of course, it’s maaaad! For those not familiar with the build we highly recommend watching the 10 Second Sleeper build video on ...
VTEC Magic – MCM Mini Revisited
This little green Mini is one of Mighty Car Mods’ most enduring and popular builds. In its original guise, it was powered by a 1275cc, Siamese port engine supplemented with a belt-driven supercharger. Fast forward a couple of years and the guys ...
Technically Speaking with Patrick Barnhill
Technically Speaking with Patrick Barnhill For this episode of Technically Speaking we’ve invited a very special guest – Patrick Barnhill from PTP Racing. With a client list that reads like the who’s who of American drag racing elite, Patrick is one ...
How to connect and set up your IQ3 Street Dash
The Haltech IQ3 Street dash is relatively simple to connect and set up. When configured correctly it’ll provide you with years of problem-free display and logging performance. There are two types of the IQ3 Street dash: Display and Logger. The ...
Which ECU is right for YOU?
Haltech makes a wide range of ECUs for all types of different applications and with a huge range of features. We understand that sometimes working out which ECU is right for you can be a tricky process. To help you choose the correct ECU for your ...
Haltech Heroes: Brian Bugh’s Time Attack Corvette
Brian Bugh loves his Corvettes and is seriously into time attack racing. This Z06 C5 is a happy marriage of these two passions. Brian competes in the WTAC Open Class which allows a fair bit of freedom in terms of aero aids. Time attack cars are ...
Uncovering Double Unicorn’s Magic – Mechanical Stig’s turbo V8
To the fans of Mighty Car Mods who followed the build on MCM’s YouTube Channel this car needs no introduction. For the benefit of everyone else, a Stagea is essentially a Skyline wagon. This particular C34 Stagea however has a few surprises under its ...
How Plug’n’Play Adaptor Harnesses Work
If you’re looking for a quick and easy plug and play ECU solution and your car is not supported by the Haltech Pro Plugin range, then Plug’n’Play Adaptor Harnesses are your next best option. Plug’n’Play Adaptor Harness allows you to use Haltech’s ...
How to customise your ESP Tuning Page
Getting all the relevant information displayed on your Tuning Page within the ESP software will make your tuning process much easier. In this step-by-step tutorial we show you how to set up your Tuning Page and add any relevant channels.
6 Ways to Wire In Your ECU
There are many ways to wire in your ECU. In this article we will cover the six most popular options available from Haltech. No.1 Direct Plug-in ECU If you are after a simple plug-and-play engine management upgrade option and your car still has its ...
Dissecting Miss Daisy
When the guys from Mighty Car Mods decided to build a “sleeper” VW Beetle we knew the result was going to be something special indeed. Affectionally known as “Miss Daisy”, this 1974 Beetle’s appearance is as purposeful as it is deceptive. No mod cons ...
Tech Tip: How to set your TDC Offset Angle
Synchronizing your trigger system with your ECU is a vital stop in the tuning process. In this video we explain the important yet often misunderstood subject of TDC Offset Angle, also known as Trigger Angle. We break down the process and explain it ...
A lot of dash for not a lot of cash
Haltech can now provide racers with complete engine management, data acquisition and display solutions. Haltech IQ3 Display and Logging dashes are powerful, professional high-tech systems allowing the user to sample and display both raw and ...
Haltech Elite ECU and Drive-By-Wire
Drive-By-Wire (DBW) is one of the most anticipated features on the new Haltech Elite Series ECUs, but it’s the implementation of the DBW system that really makes the Elite Series stand out from the crowd. How DBW works To put it simply; in a DBW ...
1969 Mustang EFI conversion
Engine swapping is not a new idea and fitting modern, fuel injected engines in classic muscle cars is becoming a common practice. This 1969 Ford Mustang owned and built by Emmanuel from Restomod Performance is a perfect example of a well executed EFI ...
Elite 1500 vs Elite 2500: What’s the difference?
The introduction of Elite 2500’s younger brother – Elite 1500 spawned numerous questions, most commonly asked one being “what’s the difference between the two?” It is with that question in mind that we’ve compiled this article. The information below ...
Closed vs Open Loop Boost Control
While using a simple mechanical boost tap (Open Loop Control) is a very popular boost control method, using Closed Loop boost control will offer more boost lower in the rev range, and therefore more useable power in the RPM ranges that get used most ...
Dissecting WTAC’s Open Class winner
Anyone following time attack racing will be familiar with this car. Steve Ka’s R34 GTR with Dean Lillie behind the wheel won the Open Class at the 2014 Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge. The car is also full of Haltech gear, from the new Elite ...
ESP – the key to unlocking Elite’s features
More functions, more flexible maps, upgraded data logging, self learning, and a host of additional features are all contained in the new Elite 2500 ECU, but to access them you will need to use the all new ESP software. Let’s take a quick look at some ...
Elite in Maximum Attack Mode
Andrew Brilliant’s Mitsubishi Eclipse is one of the first time attack cars to be fitted with the new Elite ECU which controls its fuel, ignition and power management. In just over a week, it will be competing at the annual Yokohama World Time Attack ...
Free Base Maps for your ECU
Did you know that your Haltech ECU Manager comes complete with a number of base maps for popular makes and models? We have spent a considerable amount of time getting these base maps together so why not use them as a starting point for your tune! ...
Nitrous – the forgotten power adder
Today we’re exploring Nitrous Oxide. What it is, how it works and most importantly – how to use it to make power! How forced induction works In order to make power our engines need air, the more air we can get into them, whether it be by increasing ...
Sensing The Speed – How Wheel Speed Sensors Work
A vehicle speed sensor’s job is relatively simple. It measures the speed of a rotating shaft and sends that information to the engine management system for processing. The two most important things to know about wheel speed sensors are: 1. What kind ...
How Intercoolers Work
We all know that engines like consuming cold air. In fact, the colder the intake charge the more power the engine will make, but why is that? Air has a mass or a weight that changes based on the temperature and pressure of the air. The lower the ...
Base Map Basics
Today’s subject is Base Maps: what to expect and when to use one. Default Map When you go online with your Haltech ECU for the first time it will already have a preloaded Default Map. A Default Map has all the tuning maps, settings and functions ...