Corvette Kalmaker!
While not yet released, Kalmaker software for 1986-1989 and 1989-1992 Corvettes is nearly finished. Well known in Australia for developing software for Holden GM-Delco ECUs, Kalmaker allows access to all of the management maps and variables in the factory software. As a result, complete real-time re-programming of the factory software can be carried out in plain English - no hex code in sight! In Australia, this has allowed the development for Holdens of forced induction software (using 2 and 3 Bar MAP sensors), and allowed the complete workshop re-mapping of systems to suit larger injectors, new intake manifolds and cams, and so on. One of the prototype Corvette software packages was recently used by Awesome Automotive (Adelaide, Australia) to convert this car from airflow meter to MAP sensing and make other management changes. Major gains in power and driveability were found. Contact awesome@adam.com.au for more details.
Pug Packs
Available now for your Peugeot 306 and 406 sedan are 'aggressively styled performance enhancement packages'. The 406 package consists of 16 x 7 alloys with 215/55 tyres, front and rear spoilers, a 30mm lowered Eibach spring kit, and Remus sports exhaust. The 306 gets all of that plus 205/45 tyres, twin hi-beam Cibie headlights, and fog lamps. See your local Peugeot dealer for details.
MRT Performance Bits
MRT in Australia has released some new Subaru WRX Impreza performance parts. These include:
- non-genuine Version 5 MY99 STi and WRX spot light covers(from A$190 a pair);
- spring steel sway bar link kits that replace the doughy plastic link that normally connects the arm to the sway bar (A$75 pair);
- an anti-lift castor kit that is claimed to both reduce lift on heavy acceleration as well as increasing castor (A$279) - the kit is tested soon in AutoSpeed;
- cross-drilled and slotted rotors for the front or back of all non-STi braked cars (A$195 each);
- exhaust engine pipes now updated to include a split entry system to the cat converter (where fitted) that keeps the wastegate and turbine outlets separate;
- STi roller bearing turbos in four trim levels (A$2500);
- Copies of 22b/WRC bumpers that fit standard WRXs;
- STi 22b genuine wings in stock (at A$4500) or the WRC type at A$850 or A$1050 in carbon fibre.
Go to http://www.mrtrally.com.au for more information.
Quickies
- All Jaguar dealers in Australia now distribute Pirelli tyres.
- The 500,000th MX-5 rolled off Mazda Motor Corporation's Hiroshima assembly line this week, 9 years and 10 months after production of the first generation model began in April 1989.
- And on Toyota (Lexus) topics, reader Steven Janda suggests that readers may be interested in www.startrade.org that caters for owners of Toyota UZZ Soarers imported into Australia.
- Automotive Specialty Tools at http://skywaytools.com have a 3 piece measuring kit that includes a micrometer, caliper and ruler for US$33.50. Check out the offer here.
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