Rototest Hub Mounted Dyno Test Cell Upgrade Rototest Hub Mounted Dyno Test Cell Upgrade We’ve always had an excellent dyno facility here with a Rototest hub-mounted chassis dyno, and sound-proofed and ventilated test cell, but until recently we’ve struggled with…
Formula 1 ECU Calibration Arrows F1 / Megatron as prepared by JD Classics and Geoff Page Racing – key clients of ours. It’s a real pleasure and honour to work with these legends of yesteryear! Due to the expense…
Nissan RB26DETT Engine Management Issue. The Nissan RB26DETT engine management has an issue! The engine has powered the legendary Skyline GT-R32, 33 and 34 models for decades. It’s a great engine and is capable of exceptional performance when built well.…
Generic Remap vs Custom Remap Within the aftermarket ECU “remapping”, “chipping”, “tuning” etc world there’s an enormous difference between a properly optimised ECU calibration and what most companies offer. The vast majority of firms offering this service are just selling…
Accelerated Learning Programme From March 2017 the Academy of Motorsport Sciences launches its Accelerated Learning Programme for Engine Management Systems (ECU’s) and dyno tuning. Combining the Engine Management Systems & Dyno Tuning in Theory & Practice, and Advanced Engine Management…
Zircotec Thermal Barrier Coatings. Torque Developments International is the regional distribution centre for Zircotec thermal barrier coatings for Kent, Essex and inside the M25 area. Zircotec has developed a range of high-performance thermal barrier coatings that are designed to prevent…
Life Racing ECU Training. For those looking for Life Racing ECU training, look no further! We are very proud to announce that we’ve been appointed the chosen partner for Life Racing ECU training programmes. Life Racing. A very impressive range…
MUGEN Service Centre Torque Developments International is pleased to announce the inclusion of a new Mugen Service Centre department into its Supercar Sanctuary that caters for the servicing, tuning and repair of all Mugen Honda cars, and the supply of…
Mugen Honda Products in the UK Mugen Honda Torque Developments International has been tuning Honda’s and supplying high-performance components since the early 1980’s, so there isn’t much we don’t know about them! Mugen Honda products are the ultimate component choice for…
High Performance Vehicle Aerodynamics. (Copyright Torque Developments International) Torque Developments International’s Technical Director wals us through this highly complex subject. Part 1: The how and why? This series will look at the importance of aerodynamics in motorsport and talk through…
Chassis Dynamics – Understanding The Basics. (Copyright Torque Developments International) Torque Developments International’s Technical Director – Sam Borgman explains the concepts surrounding this complex subject. Vehicle chassis dynamics is a vast and all encompassing subject that incorporates absolutely every aspect…
Chassis Dyno – which is best? (Copyright Torque Developments International) Torque Developments International’s Technical Director – Sam Borgman offers this full and frank overview of chassis dyno hsystems. As a car enthusiast you will undoubtedly hear the term “dyno” thrown…
An Explanation of Detonation and Pre-Ignition. (Copyright Torque Developments International) Torque Developments International’s Technical Director Sam Borgman gives an explanation of what detonation and pre-ignition are: All high output engines are prone to destructive tendencies as a result of over…
Engine Management Systems – the common terms used. (Copyright Torque Developments International) Torque Developments International Technical Director – Sam Borgman explains the common jargon. This is just a loose guide to deciphering some of the jargon we use in automotive…
Engine Management Systems – the way different systems work. (Copyright Torque Developments) I regularly get asked questions about the different methods of load sensing used by different engine management systems, people often ask me why there are even different methods…