Undetonated ZD30 DI BMW, why?  Statements like grenade, ticking time bomb, the downfall of the Nissan Patrol.  Peoples first question when they figure out there is a Undetonated ZD30 Direct injection engine in our BMW is Why.  Well, simply why not? Undetonated ZD30 DI BMW Beginnings Initially converted as a fun talking point for the annual Patrol4x4.com show and shine August 2017.  The ZD30 direct injection engine that we transplanted into

Corey booked his newly Supercharged Kingswood in for a service a few months prior to Christmas.  Corey has been bringing the Kingswood to us for the past few years.  Each time he upgrades or changes the engine in any way he has religiously and happily bought the Kingswood back to the team for its tune from Maryborough. Corey is the first customer in the shop and every time he is back

2009 Toyota Landcruiser ECU Tune shows just why it is an unquestionable must to install a performance clutch.  A rise in 220NM of torque leaves the standard clutch to fail every time.  Toyota clutches are known to slip and the added power and torque achievable via the ECU Tune will destroy them every time. Clutch upgrade options 4Terrain and Australian design completely tested on their Australian dyno and built to withstand

Justins’ Holden Colorado ECU Tune took place November 2016.  Justin lives in the Brisbane area and had been recommended to Power Curve Automotive by a friend.  Over 12 months later I still recall Justin and my conversations.  Like many Justin probably questioned my understanding of his issue.  Justin loves his Holden Colorado and for all intents, in purpose, it is a great ute, 4×4 and family vehicle for him.  Justin

Kerrys bought his 2013 Isuzu Dmax to the Power Curve Automotive team for a reliable power upgrade.  The 2013 Isuzu Dmax is a very capable 4×4 for the local Bli Bli owner.  The Sunshine Coast is the most practical location for a 2013 Isuzu Dmax, close proximity to beaches, 4×4 tracks and tranquil camping locations.  The Dmax is now coming into one of the most popular utes on the market.

Kristy from Burson Hilux did the rounds of the local mechanic shops for the right gear pre her move to North Queensland.  Set for camping and all of the adventures the north could bring.  Kristy has worked in Nambour as a parts interpreter and delivery for both Bruson and prior when known as car bits. Kristy has a fairly good idea over her years in the town of the achievements,

Its been a while since the MUX ECU Tune for Steve.  We have a whole new location, dyno bay and bigger work team.  The MUX is still running strong and Steve and his family often pop by to say hi and give us an update on the MUX ECU Tune. At the time of the MUX ECU Tune the vehicle was relatively new and still under warranty.  Hesitant about the

2015 3.2 Manual Ford Ranger, even with the installation of the rail chip lacked the torque and power the owner desired.  While the rail chip did give the 2015 3.2 Manual Ford Ranger a slight increase in in power and torque.  Top end there is an increase of 12.6HP enough to notice a difference.  The owner was not experiencing enough down low torque for the 2015 3.2 Manual Ford Ranger to tow and

The Clubsport has been tuned inhouse prior by our team.  Back in for a dyno tune, now Turbo Charged Engine.  A tune alone is not always the answer to make the vehicle drive, idle and start correctly.  Once on the dyno, the Clubsport was found to have standard injectors fitted and Boost rising past 16psi.  New injectors where ordered and the commodore rebooked to replace injectors with 1000cc and remove

Resolve your boost cut or limp mode issues with a ZD30 DI Manual ECU Tune. Owning a ZD30 DI does not mean you have to sit in the slow lane and watch the TD42 owners fly past you as they boil their way up the hill. ZD30 DI owners are frustrated with the lack of passion and investment tuning and performance shops are spending on their vehicle.  If your ZD30

2015 79 Series, awesome vehicles and completely transformed driveability with some quality components, throttle controller and 3″ stainless exhaust system, Direction Plus fuel filter and Provent 200 catch can, and Power Curve ECU tune, completely different car to drive with 100% improvement in power and torque at 2000rpm!!! Local to the Sunshine Coast, the above 2015 79 Series LandCruiser presented to us for some reliable upgrades. Best care has been

ZD30 Direct Injection ECU Tune ZD30 Di in for ECU tune, had a DP chip fitted, made an improvement with the chip but AFR and EGTs are concerning for the power level, some good tuning resulted in near factory AFR and nice power/torque gains.     To date the only Performance location on the Sunshine Coast to offer ZD30 Direct injection tuning via an ECU tune.  Power Curve Automotive are

Ford Ranger Tune Package Ford Ranger Tune Package booked from the Sunshine Coast Home, Caravan and Camping Show 2017.  The opted package for this customer needed to suit his Oceans Fencing business.  Oceans fencing use the Ford Ranger as a tow trade vehicle.  The Ford Ranger Tune Package that best suited the customer included. Ford Ranger Tune Package Power Curve ECU Tune Legendex 409 stainless 3″ exhaust system Legendex Thrust

Great Wall Petrol upgrades, Patrick explains some key points in the tuning process.  Read through our blogs or follow our youtube channel for more editorials on information projects.     Great Wall Petrol on the Power Curve Automotive Dyno   For more information on the Power Curve mechanical servicing, modification upgrades and dyno tuning.   Contact us on Ph: (07) 5441 7779 info@powercurve.com.au   Power Curve Automotive Services Mechanical servicing

2013 Ford Ranger ECU Tune     2013 Ford Ranger ECU Tune travelled from Goowarra in Central Queensland.  The husband and wife owners with a small family do a lot of km in this Ford Ranger.  The outcome of a reliable ECU Tune that can keep up with their high km life was important.  A school holiday trip to the Sunshine Coast was an added bonus for the family and

Pacific Ford Dyno Day 2017 brought out the best Ford had to offer.  Power Curve Automotive Sunshine Coast Dyno back on board to add some noise and entertainment for the spectators. Greg Manchester has stepped up the ladder and it was fantastic to see the manager in his element enjoying the Fords on display.  The past few years Power Curve Automotive involvement in the Pacific Ford Dyno Days Greg has

Power Curve Automotive have a strong professional relationship with the Queensland patrol4x4.com forum. When invited back for a second year to host the Dyno Dynamics Power Curve Dyno at the annual Queensland meet there was no way the team was going to say no. The Patrol4x4.com members are easy going, great forum people with Queensland values. The all day and night event offers the forum members the opportunity to catch

79 Series V8 Turbo Upgrade Power Curve Automotive recently had a 79 Series V8 in for our Usual Power Curve Performance upgrade, Catch can, Secondary fuel filter, Clutch and ECU tune. While in the process of all of these goodies, it was discovered that the turbo had VNT issues and boost response was not right.  The team diagnosed that the turbo VNT mechanism had seized and was not repairable. After

Thinking of tuning your common rail diesel, diesel pump, Holley, LS, drag car…    Most days we receive calls from customers requesting “my car just needs a tune. We then proceed to ask multiple questions to find the best result and outcome for you and your individual package and requirements.   Top Questions You Maybe Asked: What kind of car do you need to be tuned? What engine and how

A woman’s perspective of their vehicle often gets me from A to B with the kids safely and hubby please keep it reliable on the road for our family. Power Curve Automotive has nothing to offer my wife and she would never ever let me upgrade her car. This one of the most common statements I (Emma lady owner of PCA)  hear from husbands and partners who walk through the

VE SS Commodore from North Brisbane rung last week for a chat with our dyno tech. Often being difficult to correctly diagnose over a phone conversation he came to see us in person. Power Curve Automotive call this our proposal system. By getting an idea of the owners’ problems with the vehicle and testing it on they dyno our proposal was complete. The ss fuel pump was running out at 5000rpm and

Holden Clubsport Dyno Holden Clubsport 2006  booked in for a dyno run on the Dyno Dynamics roller today. Clubsport owner had a few noted issues they wanted to be diagnosed. Power Curve Automotive diagnostic specialist test drove the vehicle to locate the described issues. Often simulating the drive experience the customer is explaining with them is the best way to correctly diagnose an issue. Assuming or interpenetrating the fault can