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Haltech Design a Dash Competition

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HALTECH LOG-IN

From today, the Haltech website is changing to an easier way to log in!

We’re moving to Single Sign-On, or SSO. This is great for you because it means a faster, easier log-in experience and increased security of your log-in details.

Plus, in the future, you’ll be able to use the one username and password for other Haltech products, like our NSP software and the Haltech Connect app. 

However, it does mean you’ll have to set a new password before you can log in.

STEP 1

Click “Login” at the top right of the screen, next to the search bar, then “Sign In”.

STEP 2

You’ll be prompted to enter your email address, so do that and click “Next”.

STEP 3

Do not enter your password – Instead, click “Forgot password”.

STEP 4

A code will be sent to your email address. Open your email and wait for that code to hit your inbox. Remember to check your Spam or Junk folder if you can’t find it.

STEP 5

Once you’ve found the email, copy the verification code, return to the Haltech website, paste it into the text box, and click “Next”.

STEP 6

Then, simply enter your preferred new password and click the reset password button. If you’re on your personal device, you can opt to stay logged in.

That’s it! You’ll be instantly logged in, and you can continue using the Haltech website as normal with your new password. 

2025 HALTECH HERO OF THE YEAR

Ladies and gentlemen, automotive enthusiasts, and gearheads from around the world, the moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has arrived – presenting our Haltech Hero of the Year for 2025

MAD MIKE’S MAD MAC!

Mike’s rotary creations have been strong contenders in several of the past Haltech Heroes competitions, but this is his first time taking the top spot.

Congratulations also to our runner-up, Blaine Johnson with The Super Dart, it was an epic battle that went right down to the wire!

Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed these extraordinary cars, each with its own unique story and exceptional modifications, vying for the coveted title. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through automotive excellence as we unveil this year’s contenders and celebrate the relentless spirit of innovation in the world of high-performance vehicles.


STEVE’S AUDI QUATTRO

Steve Cox from F40 Motorsport has created this work of art. His tribute to the Group B Audi Quattro. This machine was built with one purpose in mind: Singing the five-cylinder song of its people as it scrambles for grip on the loose gravel roads around New Zealand’s lush forests. And Steve does exactly that at every available opportunity. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE

JASON’S FORD CORTINA

Jason Waye’s Sports Sedan is far from an average Ford Cortina family car. Sporting an RB25 and PPG sequential gearbox nested inside the cabin of a full tube racecar, this thing is built to turn laps. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE

BLAINE’S DODGE DART

With the drag racing pedigree that’s pumping through Blaine Johnson’s veins, it’s no surprise that this 4000HP, Noonan Hemi-powered, Pro257 Dodge Dart is one wild bit of gear. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE

NATHAN’S CADILLAC ECTO-1

Nathan Clark, the President of Haltech and a self-professed “car nerd,” has a deep passion for movie cars. He proudly possesses a replica DeLorean from Back to the Future in his collection – and was fortunate enough to bring another of his childhood icons to life with this supercharged LS replica Ghostbusters Ecto-1. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE

JASON’S NISSAN SKYLINE R31

Jason Ferron’s super-unique Haltech-equipped Ford Barra-powered Nissan Skyline R31 Wagon delivers 900 horsepower, with turbo boost and a rev range extending up to 8500 RPM, making it perfectly suited for the demands of drift racing. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE

ANTHONY’S “THE DON”

Anthony Maatouk is the genius who gave us “The Don,” Australia’s first 5-second RB, and “VL God,” the fastest VL Commodore ever. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE

MAD MIKE’S MCLAREN

This isn’t your average McLaren—it’s a drift machine powered by a rotary engine, redefining the limits of motorsport. Mad Mike, inspired by Bruce McLaren’s legacy and their shared New Zealand heritage, transformed this McLaren into his dream drift car. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE


The Haltech Heroes competition is open until Friday 31st of January 2025 (AEDT). The winner of the iC-7 dash will be notified by email by Monday 3rd of February 2025. Duplicate votes will not be counted.

New S-Series ECU Range

 

Haltech’s new Nexus S2 and S3 ECUS are successors to the acclaimed Elite 1500 and 2500, respectively. Offering a serious upgrade in performance and functionality, the S-Series combines all the classic functionality of the Elite two-connector range, with new features and the superior processing power of the successful Nexus platform.

KEY FEATURES

  • • Supports Dual Drive-by-Wire Throttles
  • • Single Channel Onboard Wideband: Expandible to 10 channels via external CAN devices
  • • Onboard Wi-Fi using internal antenna: Enables remote monitoring and tuning through NSP and Haltech Connect App
  • • USB 2.0 Comms via USB-C: Cable comms speeds up to 40x faster than Elite. Power-up over USB means you can set up your ECU before installing it in your vehicle.
  • • Torque Management: Advanced drag racing function enabling pre-defined wheel slip, previously only available on NEXUS R series and Elite 2500T.
  • • 128MB Onboard Data-logging.
  • • Flexible IO – Unused outputs can be reassigned 

 

 

PRODUCT SUITS

NEXUS S2NEXUS S3
Up to 4-cylinder and 2-rotor engines with full sequential ignition and injection.  Up to 8-cylinder and 2 to 4-rotor engines with full sequential ignition and injection.   
Up to 8 cylinders in semi-sequential, and up to 12 cylinders in batch or multipoint injection patterns Up to 12 cylinders in semi-sequential, batch or multipoint injection patterns 
Distributor ignition systems, multi-coil systems, or CDI systems. Distributor ignition systems, multi-coil systems, or CDI systems. 
Normally aspirated or forced induction. Normally aspirated or forced induction. 

Outputs

NEXUS S2NEXUS S3
4 x Ignition  8 x Ignition  
4 x Injection (peak and hold) 8 x Injection (peak and hold) 
6 x Digital Pulsed Outputs (DPO) 6 x Digital Pulsed Outputs (DPO) 
4 x Half Bridge Outputs (HBO) (max 2 x H-Bridges/DBW throttles) (8A max when used as “High Side outputs”) 4 x Half Bridge Outputs (HBO) (max 2 x H-Bridges/DBW throttles) (8A max when used as “High Side outputs”) 
ECR output (grounds the negative side of a relay) ECR output (grounds the negative side of a relay) 

Inputs

NEXUS S2NEXUS S3
Onboard MAP sensor (4 Bar) Onboard MAP sensor (4 Bar) 
11 x Analog Voltage Inputs (AVI) 11 x Analog Voltage Inputs (AVI)
2 x Differential Engine Position Inputs (Trigger and Home) 2 x Differential Engine Position Inputs (Trigger and Home) 
6 x Synchronized Pulsed Inputs (SPI) 6 x Synchronized Pulsed Inputs (SPI) 
2 x Knock Inputs  2 x Knock Inputs  
1 x Onboard Wideband Controller (NTK/LSU 4.9) 1 x Onboard Wideband Controller (NTK/LSU 4.9) 
1 x Ignition Switch Input 1 x Ignition Switch Input 

OTHER

NEXUS S2NEXUS S3
1 x 5V Sensor supply 1 x 5V Sensor supply 
1 x 8V Sensor supply 1 x 8V Sensor supply 
1 x Sensor ground 1 x Sensor ground 
2 x Switched power input pins 2 x Switched power input pins 
2 x Battery ground pins 2 x Battery ground pins 
Onboard Wi-Fi  Onboard Wi-Fi  

FEATURES

  • • Controlled via NSP (Nexus Software Programmer)
  • • Dual Drive by Wire Throttle Control (DBW)
  • • High or Low Injector Impedance Control, with programmable peak current and hold current
  • • Flexible tuning setup for Petrol (Gasoline), LPG, Methanol and Ethanol allows you to simply select your fuel type
  • • Flex Fuel Function – Tune your engine’s boost, fuel and ignition by ethanol content
  • • Long-term learning (Auto-tune) on fuel, ignition, cam, boost & idle control maps (up to 4D)
  • • Dual CAN Bus communication for Haltech Dashes and expansion devices.
  • • Closed Loop Idle Speed Control with learning for consistent idle stability Requires 1 or 2 user-defined outputs (BAC type) or 4 user-defined outputs (Stepper motor type)
  • • 4D Closed Loop Boost Control
  • • Traction Control – Control your engine’s power output via mappable front vs rear axle or individual wheel speed slip
  • • Dual Knock Control – Synchronized to engine position with high-speed digital filtering for accurate detection.
  • • Closed Loop O2 Control – Dual bank control capable with optional external CAN O2 Wideband Controller Kit
  • • Variable cam control – Independently control up to 4 camshafts – Requires a minimum of 1 user-defined input & output per variable cam
  • • Load sensing by Throttle Position (TPS), Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP), Mass Air Flow (MAF) or Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  • • Stepper Motor Control
  • • Intake Air Bleed Control
  • • Shock Travel & Ride Height Control
  • • Sequential turbo control
  • • Onboard Wi-Fi – Enables remote monitoring and tuning through NSP and Haltech Connect
  • • On-board data logging – Up to 100 channels at 1kHz (1ms) sampling rate or up to 300 channels at a lower sampling rate, loop logging. with 128MB of internal memory.
  • • Laptop data logging -Data log all available channels directly to your laptop’s hard drive for both tuning and diagnostics
  • • 4 channel Oscilloscope
  • • IP64 Rating

ADVANCED TUNING

  • • Tuning Table Resolution up to 32 x 32 x 8 (4D)
  • • Limitless tuning flexibility -Tune your engine by a combination of 4D tuning tables combined with 3D per cylinder compensations and multiple user-definable corrections. Eg: Tune by a combination of manifold pressure, throttle position, cam position, ethanol content, gear, road speed, race time, EGT, shock travel, ride height or any channel for ultimate flexibility – Dual mapping is a thing of the past.
  • • Per Cylinder Tuning Correction – 3D
  • • Wideband O2 – Connect up to 10 Channels via CAN expansion devices
  • • Thermocouples/EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) – Connect up to 12 Channels via external CAN expansion devices
  • • Engine Protection – Set advanced multi-level limits for sensors and protect your engine against common causes of failure.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL

  • • Ford AODE/4R70W
  • • GM 4L60E/4l80E
  • • Toyota A340E
  • • Lenco
  • • Liberty – Multiple Outputs Active
  • • Jatco (Nissan) 4AX series
  • • Jatco (Nissan) 4R series
  • • ZF 6HP26 (Available for Ford Falcon 6 Cylinder Only)

RACE FUNCTIONS

  • • Launch Control – Control your engine’s power delivery, RPM & boost for consistent performance at the start line
  • • Nitrous Control – Advanced programming of up to 6 stages of wet or dry nitrous kits with on/off delays & banked control options
  • • Boost Control – Intelligent 4D Closed loop, with learning, flexible user-definable axis and 14 fully user-definable boost target and duty cycle corrections
  • • Multiple Boost Control Modes – EG: boost by gear, road speed, race timer, shock travel, ride height etc
  • • Closed Loop CO2 Boost Control – Wastegate pressure and position, intake air bleed control (charge pipe wastegate) functionality for the hard-core racer
  • • Anti-Lag/Rotational idle – for closed course racing, rally, circuit or drift. Build and maintain boost during closed throttle conditions
  • • Rolling Anti-Lag – lock to your current (or pre-set) RPM or road speed for roll racing or pit lane limiting
  • • Flat Shift – Optimize your shifting precision via a combination of inputs such as a clutch switch or strain gauge.
  • • Shock Travel/Ride Height inputs – Allow dynamic tuning and data logging to assist in chassis development and power delivery
  • • Timer Functions – Use the combination of the race timer and 10 additional programmable timers for time-based control of multiple engine parameters, power delivery and other user-definable functions
  • • Transbrake Function – Allows smooth and consistent control of start line staging (Bump or Creep)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

NEXUS S2NEXUS S3
1 x HT-212000 Nexus S2 ECU 1 x HT-213000 Nexus S3 ECU 
1 x USB-C Cable 1 x USB-C Cable 
1 x USB-C Dust Cap 1 x USB-C Dust Cap 
1 x Haltech Fabric Keytag 1 x Haltech Fabric Keytag 
1 x Quick Start Guide Booklet  1 x Quick Start Guide Booklet  
1 x Wiring Diagram 1 x Wiring Diagram 
Haltech Stickers Haltech Stickers 

 

PLUG N PLAY READY

The S-Series can be purchased in Plug’n’play kits, with an adapter harness for the following vehicles:

HONDA

ModelNexus S2 KitNexus S3 Kit
Acura RSX/Honda Integra DC5 (02-04)HT-212302HT-213302
Acura RSX/Honda Integra DC5 (05-06)HT-212301HT-213301
Accord OBD-1 (90-95)HT-212300HT-213300
S2000HT-212314HT-213314
Civic OBD-I (92-95)HT-212300HT-213300
Integra OBD-I (92-95)HT-212300HT-213300
Prelude OBD-I (92-95)HT-212300HT-213300
Civic EP3HT-212302HT-213302

MAZDA

ModelNexus S2 KitNexus S3 Kit
NA MX-5 (Miata)HT-212316HT-213316
NB MX-5 (Miata)HT-212303HT-213303
NB MX-5 Turbo / Mazdaspeed MiataHT-212303HT-213303
RX-7 FD Series 6HT-212307HT-213307
RX-7 FD Series 7 & 8HT-212306HT-213306

MITSUBISHI

ModelNexus S2 KitNexus S3 Kit
Eclipse 2G TurboHT-212308HT-213308
Evo 4, 5, 6, 7, 8HT-212308HT-213308
Evo 8MRN/AHT-213318
Evo 9N/AHT-213318

NISSAN

ModelNexus S2 KitNexus S3 Kit
300ZX (Z32 Fairlady)N/AHT-213319
Micra K11HT-212317HT-213317
Patrol Y60 (TB42)N/AHT-213321
Patrol Y60 (TB45)N/AHT-213322
Patrol Y61N/AHT-213322
Pulsar N14 GTiRHT-212317HT-213317
Pulsar N15HT-212317HT-213317
R32 GT-RN/AHT-213320
R32 GTS-TN/AHT-213320
R33 GT-RN/AHT-213320
R33 GTS-TN/AHT-213320
R34 GT-RN/AHT-213320
R34 GT-TN/AHT-213309
S13HT-212315HT-213315
S14 Series 1 (Zenki)HT-212304HT-213304
S14 Series 2 (Kouki)HT-212317HT-213317
S15HT-212317HT-213317
Stagea WC34N/AHT-213309

SUBARU

ModelNexus S2 KitNexus S3 Kit
Forrester (99-00)HT-212305HT-213305
WRX (99-00)HT-212305HT-213305
WRX/STi (01-05)N/AHT-213310
STi (06-07)N/AHT-213311
WRX (06-10)N/AHT-213311
WRX STi (11-99)N/AHT-213312

TOYOTA

ModelNexus S2 KitNexus S3 Kit
Supra JZA80N/AHT-213324
Landcruiser 80 SeriesN/AHT-213323

S-SERIES FAQS

What is the difference between the Elite and the S-Series?

With the S2 and S3, we’ve taken the best features of the Elite 1500 and Elite 2500, and combined them with more modern Nexus hardware.
The S-Series gives you these advantages over the Elite range:

  • • Supports Dual Drive-by-Wire Throttles
  • • Single Channel Onboard Wideband: Expandible to 10 channels via external CAN devices
  • • Onboard Wi-Fi using internal antenna: Enables remote monitoring and tuning through NSP and Haltech Connect App
  • • USB 2.0 Comms via USB-C: Cable comms speeds up to 40x faster than Elite. Power-up over USB means you can set up your ECU before installing it in your vehicle.
  • • Torque Management: Advanced drag racing function enabling pre-defined wheel slip, previously only available on NEXUS R series and Elite 2500T.
  • • 128MB Onboard Data-logging.
  • • Flexible IO – Unused outputs can be reassigned 

If I want to upgrade from an Elite to a Nexus S-Series, will I need to repin my harness?

Yes, you will need to repin the ECU side of your harness. The S-Series has different connectors and more pins.

What is the difference between the R-Series and the S-Series?

The R-Series includes on-board Power Distribution functionality, whereas the S-Series doesn’t.

Will you stop producing the Elite Series?

No, the Elite Series will continue production for the foreseeable future.

Will there be a Nexus version of the Elite 750 and Elite 550?

No, we are not currently developing a Nexus successor for the Elite 750 or 550.


ACCESSORIES

HT-039067 – Nexus S2/S3/R3 Tube Mount Kit – 41.275mm (1.625″)

HT-039065 – Nexus S2/S3/R3 Tube Mount Kit – 31.75mm (1.25″)

HT-010746 – LSU4.9 Wideband Hardware Pack

HT-010747 – NTK Wideband Hardware Pack

HT-010723 – Wideband Adaptor Harness – 400mm

 

 

 

 

Rob Dahm is Headed Down Under!

Get ready, Australia! Haltech is bringing legendary rotor-head and reigning Haltech Hero, Rob Dahm to World Time Attack Challenge!  

If you’ve been watching Rob’s content on YouTube, you’ll know he recently reset the Pike’s Peak Hillclimb record for the Mazda RX-7, driving his 3-rotor, Haltech-equipped example.  

Rob’s aim is to be one of the fastest guys on the planet, and World Time Attack Challenge is the pinnacle of time attack racing, so we’re thrilled to share this incredible event with Rob as our special guest.  

When we asked Rob if he’s excited about the upcoming trip, he said “It’s been a dream of mine to visit Australia and NZ to see where so much innovation comes from! I wouldn’t be where I am without everyone on that side of the world pushing the limits of what is possible. I’m so excited to finally meet so many of my online friends who helped guide me to this point. For this year, I’m honored to party with everyone at WTAC and learn from the best in the world.”

Unfortunately, Rob won’t be competing in a vehicle this year– But will he be back as a competitor with one of his famous rotaries in the future? You can ask him yourself during one of his Friday or Saturday signing sessions at the Haltech booth, or at the World Time Attack Challenge main stage meet and greet.

Get your tickets now and experience the thrill of World Time Attack Challenge with Rob Dahm and Haltech.

Watch Rob’s Haltech Hero video here


Anatomy of Speed: Nathan’s Supercharged Ecto-1

Welcome to Haltech Heroes, where we celebrate masterminds of mechanical marvels and wizards behind the wheel.

These are the drivers, builders, and enthusiasts whose blood bleeds Haltech yellow instead of red. From record-breaking rides to show-stopping creations, we’ll showcase these incredible Haltech-equipped machines and the innovative minds that bring them to life.

But the story doesn’t end there. YOU get to crown the ultimate Haltech Hero, and in doing so, you could win an iC-7 dash! – Voting is now open. VOTE FOR NATHAN’S ECTO-1 HERE

Nathan, the President of Haltech and a self-professed “car nerd,” has a deep passion for movie cars. He proudly possesses a replica DeLorean from Back to the Future in his collection – and was fortunate enough to bring another of his childhood icons to life with this replica Ghostbusters Ecto-1.

When Nathan first acquired the car, he described it as needing suspension work, shocks, brakes, brake pads, lining, steering box, transmission, rear end, possibly new rings, as well as mufflers and some wiring. Instead of tackling each of these issues individually, Nathan decided to undertake a complete body-off restomod.

Before delving into the specifics, let’s rewind to 1959 when Cadillac was producing these Miller-Meteor ambulances. By day, they served as ambulances, and on less fortunate occasions, as hearses. These Cadillacs were equipped with a robust 390ci 300hp V8 engine paired with automatic transmission.

Fast forward to the early 1980s when they used this Cadillac to chase ghosts around New York City. Back then, 300hp was more than sufficient for their needs. However, today, over 40 years later, the 390ci V8 engine just didn’t measure up. Nathan made the decision to propel it into the 21st century with modern gear and technology.

Which V8 engine is iconic in restomods? GM’s legendary LS, of course! This beast is powered by a 6.2L Gen IV LS3, but it’s more than just that—it’s a fully built motor. Featuring Boostline conrods, JE pistons, and topped with a Harrop blower, specifically the TVS2300, it generates 10 pounds of boost with its pulley setup, delivering around 550hp at the wheels. This power is well-suited to propel the hefty three-ton vehicle with agility and considerable speed.

To keep it fueled, there’s a Walbro 525 fuel pump supplying fuel to the fuel rails. Additionally, it features a Turbosmart FPR1200 fuel pressure regulator and a flex fuel sensor installed in the return line. Fuel delivery is handled by a set of Bosch 1000cc injectors tuned via the Rebel LS engine management system.

The Rebel LS engine management system controls various devices at the front, including the water pump, power steering pump, AC compressor, and a variety of sensors. 

Also, at the front of the engine bay, you’ll find one of the three PD16 Power Distribution Modules. The PD16 receives direct battery power and is connected via a CAN cable to the Rebel LS ECU. Think of it as an expander, but it serves a much broader function: eliminating the need for fuses, relay boxes, and reducing overall wiring complexity. The PD16 controls the switching of the electronic power steering pump, the blower heat exchanger pump, the thermo fan, headlights – high beams, indicators and parkers.

In the cabin, front and center, you’ll find a uC-10 10-inch digital dash featuring a triple gauge display. It shows essential metrics such as speed, boost pressure, engine RPM, as well as critical parameters like oil pressure, transmission temperature, coolant temperature, and inlet air temperature. The uC-10 is integrated seamlessly into the CAN network, with just four wires connecting it to receive information from the Rebel LS engine management system and PD16s. 

“The love from Ghostbusters definitely derived from the car itself. I don’t think there’s a Ghostbuster movie without the Ecto in it. It’s what drew me into the series of the movies.” 

“I’m pretty confident this won’t be the last restomod movie car that I build. I have some other ideas in mind, but you’ll just have to wait and see what they are.”  


Sydney Jamboree 2024

The annual Sydney Jamboree Sports Compact Drag Racing event took place at Sydney Dragway over the weekend, and it lived up to all expectations!

Maatouks Racing‘s all Haltech-controlled “The Don” set a new ET World Record for an RB-powered car with a blistering 5.81@251mph!

Jimmy Peksen repping Just Engine Management took the win in the Modified Compact class at his first Sydney Jamboree event with a 9.37@144mph.

Hailing from the BlackTrack Performance team Brad Halyburton secured the Street Compact class win in his 1JZ-powered Cressida.

Justin Gregory, the driving force behind BlackTrack Performance, showcased his dominance in the Pro Turbo class with remarkably consistent performances. However unfortunately, a technical issue at the finish line during the finals relegated him to the runner-up position.


Bonus Gallery

Haltech Horsepower Heroes – Summernats 36

The annual Summernats. A place where the love of loud V8s and questionable haircuts brings the car enthusiasts of Australia together once a year.  

There is a lot to see at the 4-day event, but what we’re here for is the Haltech Horsepower Heroes Dyno competition. 

Any Summerntas entrant can show the power of their muscle car on the hub dyno, run by the guys at MPW Performance and Race Fab.

The way the competition works is on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, each entrant has 3 dyno pulls to achieve their highest power figure. Then on Sunday in the finals, the slate is wiped clean. Only the power runs recorded on Sunday by the top 3 of each class are eligible to take out the win. 

The classes consist of Naturally Aspirated Six Cylinder, Naturally Aspirated Eight Cylinder, Boosted Six Cylinder, and Boosted Eight Cylinder.

The boosted classes were filled with heavy hitters, with nearly every finalist pushing out over 1000hp.

The highly anticipated VL Commodore “MAKDDY” built by Maatouk’s Racing, took the Boosted Six class by storm with an impressive 2365 horsepower run in the finals claiming the win.

MAKDDY” also managed a 2504hp run at 79psi in qualifying, which locked him in as the outright power record holder for a Haltech Horsepower Heroes competitor.

Wrapping up the Boosted Eight Cylinder class was reigning champion, Cody Hunt in his twin-turbo VE Commodore wagon, hoping to take the outright title for a second year.

While missing out on the outright win, Cody still managed to take home the class trophy with 1747hp.

Jason Kosis won the Naturally Aspirated Six Cylinder class in his beautiful Ford FG XR6 Falcon with 221hp run.

Shadi Tobaji‘s “RAW TC” Cortina took the Naturally Aspirated Eight Cylinder class win with a 728hp run.



HALTECH HORSEPOWER HEROES – ALL RESULTS

Overall Winner:
Morad, “MAKKDDY” Maatouk’s Racing VL Commodore – 2504hp / 1867kw

Boosted Eight Cylinder:
1st – Cody Hunt, 2009 HSV VE Clubsport wagon – 1747hp / 1284kw
2nd – Jason Botterill, VY Maloo – 1331hp / 979kw

Boosted Six Cylinder:
1st – Morad, Maatouk’s Racing VL Commodore – 2365hp / 1739kw
2nd – Lachlan Gow, Ford FG XR6 Falcon – 1061hp / 780kw

Naturally Aspirated Eight Cylinder:
1st – Shadi Tobaji, “RAW TC” Cortina – 728hp / 535kw
2nd – Denis Vidovic, XB GT – 617hp / 453kw

Naturally Aspirated Six Cylinder:
1st – Jason Kosis – Ford FG XR6 Falcon – 221hp / 162kw
2nd – Rick Yates – LJ Torana – 120hp / 88kw

Boost Demon:
Morad, “MAKKDDY” Maatouk’s Racing VL Commodore – 79psi

Rev Monster:
Ellis Dickson, Suzuki Mighty Boy – 12,000rpm

Best Engineered:
Lee Murray, LJ Torana

A massive shout out to the MPW boys for always holding down the Haltech Horsepower Heroes dyno and to all competitors who participated.


BONUS GALLERY

uC-10 Digital Dash

Ever since we released our first colour dash, the iC-7, a few years ago, you have been asking us to make another one. “We just want a nice big, clear screen without the buttons, shift lights, or other distractions,” you said. Well, we heard you loud and clear, so today we’re very happy to reveal the latest in our digital dash line-up, the big, loud and clear uC-10.

Launched at the PRI show in Indianapolis – The Haltech uC-10 dash is a classic blend of technology and style. Its 10-inch display offers ample space to monitor critical vehicle data in real-time. The full-color TFT screen is optically bonded, ensuring crystal-clear visibility even in bright sunlight, and the sleek aluminum enclosure ensures it will look great in any vehicle.

Key Features

Crystal Clear Screen: The uC-10 is fitted with a full-color, optically bonded TFT screen featuring a 70° minimum viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) screen specs are: 1280 x 480 resolution, 600+ lumens.

Compatibility: The uC-10 is compatible with Haltech CAN, OBD2, and selected aftermarket ECU brands. It can also be wired in as a complete stand-alone unit. This versatility ensures that it can seamlessly integrate into a wide range of vehicles and setups. It is also IP64 rated (Dust-tight and protected against water splashes)  and equipped with a 6-digit odometer.

Expansion
The uC-10 offers plenty of scope for sensors and other inputs in a stand-alone configuration or for use as an I/O expander in a Haltech environment.

  • User Definable I/O: 10 x AVIs, 4 x DPOs, 4 x SPIs.
  • Fixed I/O: 1 x Tacho Input and 1 x Alternator Excite.

On-Board Data Logging: The uC-10 comes equipped with 512MB of on-board looped data logging.

 

uC-10 FAQs

Does this replace the iC-7?

No, the iC-7 is here to stay!

I have an iC-7, but now I want to upgrade to a uC-10, is that possible?

Not only is that possible, it is easy! The uC-10 has the same mounting points as the iC-7. So, the HT-060070 iC-7 Standard Dash Mount is compatible with the uC-10. The Superseal connector is the same as the iC-7, however, some re-pinning may be required, depending on your setup.

Can I customize the screen layouts?

Through the new dash section in our NSP software, you’re able to change channels and choose your colour settings on our default screens.

I see it comes with a Wi-Fi antenna in the box, does that mean it is Wi-Fi compatible?

Not yet. The uC-10 does have a Wi-Fi module in it which will become available in a future firmware update, so don’t lose your Wi-Fi antenna!

It logs data, so can it do lap timing?

No, not at the time of release.

How much will it cost?

Check our website for your local pricing and availability.

 

 

What’s in the box?

Note: OBDII functionality requires additional cable HT-135003 (sold separately).

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2023 Haltech Hero of the Year

Ladies and gentlemen, automotive enthusiasts, and gearheads from around the world, the moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has arrived – the launch of the 2023 Haltech Hero of the Year competition!

Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed twelve extraordinary cars, each with its own unique story and exceptional modifications, vying for the coveted title. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through automotive excellence as we unveil this year’s contenders and celebrate the relentless spirit of innovation in the world of high-performance vehicles.

It’s time to rev up your engines and dive into a world of automotive greatness!

Vote for your favourite and the winning vehicle will be immortalised for eternity on a limited edition Haltech T-Shirt.

Click on the images below to read up about our awesome heroes for the year.

VOTE HERE

WIN WIN WIN

Include your email address to sign up for our newsletter and tell us in 250 characters or less why you chose this year’s Haltech Hero to go in the draw to win a Santa’s Sack Christmas Pack!

1x Large Sack TO BE WON!

1x Small Sack TO BE WON!

Voting will be open for 2 weeks only – closing midday AEDT on 19th December 2023.

See the full Terms and Conditions for this promotion here

Haltech World Cup Finals 2023

What is World Cup Finals? It’s a unique racing event unlike any other in vision and scale. It features top-notch track prep, ideal environmental conditions, and intense competition that keeps racers and fans on the edge of their seats throughout a five-day event. It’s a premier ¼ mile drag racing competition with cash prizes exceeding $200k, attracting competitors and fans from around the world.

The 27th annual 2023 Haltech World Cup Finals Import vs. Domestic, presented by Wiseco, began on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and continued until late on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Maryland International Raceway. This year’s WCF event drew over 350 racers and a sell-out crowd of nearly 60,000 spectators who traveled to rural St. Mary’s County, Maryland for the show.


The highly competitive Mickey Thompson Outlaw vs. Extreme class features a collection of the fastest cars on the property including the “Blackberry Rocket” driven by Mark Benston Jr. from Selbyville, Delaware. Benston and his team accomplished an impressive feat by resetting the Outlaw Drag Radial ET world record not once, but FOUR times during the weekend!

Initially struggling with the track during qualifying, the Benston team was determined to complete a pass in Q5. Given the highly competitive field, a 5-second qualifying time was essential. The OvE class, the fastest in World Cup Finals history, demanded a flawless pass just to make the show.

During the final qualifying session, Benston’s Nexus R5-equipped, turbocharged Big Block Chevy-powered ’02 Camaro set a record-breaking 5.752 at 254 mph, earning him the 3rd spot on the qualifying sheet but sacrificing an exhausted engine block in the process.

On Race Day Sunday, the team was rebuilt more confident than ever. The car performed exceptionally, consistently improving throughout the eliminations. After securing a first-round win due to an opponent’s breakdown, Benston clocked a remarkable 5.733 at 254 mph in round two, moving on to the semis and setting another world record.

In the semi-finals, he delivered another record-setting run of 5.713 at 252 mph, securing a spot in the finals. There, Benston defeated Street Outlaws star John “The CEO” Odom with a monumental 5.697 at 254 mph pass, not only winning the event but also pushing the world record into the 5.6-second territory for the first time ever.


One of the event’s most exciting stories was WCF newcomer, Ryan “Speedy Peedy” Pederson, making an impressive journey to the Stick Shift finals. In his first appearance at the World Cup Finals, Pederson demonstrated remarkable skill by outperforming several veteran teams, including the class sponsor, Grannas Racing, and their renowned Orange MKIV Supra. Ultimately, he faced Garrett Mitchell, aka “Cleetus McFarland“, in the finals. Although Pederson started strong, a mechanical issue mid-track took the wind out of his sails and his posted time of 7.563 was fast but not enough to defeat Cleetus’s 7.325.


JPC Racing Street Fighter boasts a wide variety of entries, from Mustangs and Supras to a Lamborghini and even a Cadillac. However, the preferred power adder in this class is boost, as demonstrated by Adam Arndt. He blazed a trail with an impressive 6.825 @ 185 mph run in his Procharged, Haltech-controlled Mustang, securing the top qualifying spot.

Always a dark horse, the Connelley Racing team introduced their #BuiltInABarn Fox Body Mustang, the only entry-huffing nitrous. After several converter adjustments, the Connelley team managed to secure a hard-earned 4th place in the late stages of qualifying. In a 16-car class with less than half a second separating them, there were no easy races.

As Sunday arrived and eliminations progressed, an All-Mustang final emerged between Jon Lund’s ’11 and Martin Connelley‘s ’90. The former bested the latter with a 6.792 at 209 mph, and Martin and his team graciously accepted the first runner-up position.


The 2023 Haltech World Cup Finals, presented by Wiseco, witnessed intense competition among some of the world’s top drag racers, leading to the crowning of new champions in 11 categories. Congratulations to all participants! If you couldn’t attend the Maryland event, be sure to mark your calendars for next year.

For additional results and information about next year’s event, please visit the World Cup Finals: Import vs. Domestic website.


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Haltech Unveils EV Concept Car at SEMA

Haltech was the first company in the world to create real-time tuning for internal combustion engines. Back in 1986, we were the future. Now, in 2023 we’re showing you a new future for Haltech.

Haltech’s Electric Vision

This year Haltech is exhibiting at SEMA as part of the Race Winning Brands stand. Featured on that stand are two Shelby Cobras. One represents the “old guard”. Powered by a big internal combustion V8 engine, fed by *shudders* a carburetor. The other represents “the future”. 

The matte black machine has been upgraded with a Core EV Conversion Kit. Power comes from a Cascadia Motion SS-250 Gen2 Single Stack motor which sits in the usual spot under the Cobra’s hood. Power is transferred to the rear wheels by a gearbox and conventional driveshaft and diff combination.

Output is 4,450ft lb at the rear wheels. In a car weighs only 2550lbs, that’s good for a 0-60mph time of 2.7 seconds.

In recent years Haltech has moved beyond engine management, and begun to include offerings such as dashes and more recently power management and body control devices. The Nexus R5 and R3 are the first devices in the world to combine both engine management and power distribution in the one box.

This Cobra features full Haltech body control, including PD-16, iC-7 dash, Tyre pressure monitoring, and a very special Experimental Prototype EV Supervisor. 

Nathan Clark, President of Haltech said “Engine swaps are at the core of business. We’re making things easier for people who want to LS-swap their vehicles with the release of the Rebel LS here at SEMA, and we see that in the future more and more people will want to EV swap their classic cars, so it makes sense that we begin to explore this technology.
We still have much learning and development to do before a full Haltech EV system will be ready for market, but it is exciting to share this glimpse into the future for Haltech.”


Now available for Android and iOS: Haltech Connect App

Are you ready to Connect?

Who wants to carry a laptop around with them all the time? Not us! That’s why we’ve released the new Haltech Connect App.

The Haltech Connect App enables you to connect wirelessly to and interact with, your Haltech Nexus ECU or VCU via your smartphone or tablet.

Haltech Connect FAQs

What sort of stuff can I do with Haltech Connect?
See real-time data from the ECU, Set up basic gauges, clear DTCs, assign wiring, and adjust some parameters.

Which ECUs can I use with Haltech Connect?
All the current Nexus range: R3, R5, and Rebel LS.

Will the Haltech Connect work with my Elite or Platinum Haltech ECU?
Unfortunately, no. Pre-Nexus ECUs are not equipped with wireless communications.

I saw a fancy set-up Wizard for the LS engines, will I be able to do that for any engine?
Currently, the wizard is only able to set up LS engines on the Rebel LS ECU. That may change sometime, somewhere, over a rainbow.

What operating systems can I use Connect with?
Both Android and iOS

Where can I download it?
Connect is currently available on Google Play for Android, and the Apple App Store for iOS.

How much does it cost?
Just like NSP, it is free!

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Stick your email in the box below, and we’ll keep you updated with all the latest Haltech Connect news.

 

Firmware Update Nexus V1.24.1 and Elite V3.10.1 – October 2023

New firmware versions are available for the Elite and Nexus range of ECUs, for all the juicy details please check out the full release notes available within the NSP software, however, we wanted to share a few of the highlights with you.

The big one is the new MAP prediction and Fuel film model under Fuel Tuning. This is a new alternative to the Transient Throttle function and is used to smooth out any hesitation or “flat spots” when rolling on the throttle. Our beta testers have been raving about this new function, some even said the words, “It’s the best update ever, it’s like a new ECU!” – So be sure to check that out.

Another favourite new feature is the addition of “Exhaust Cutout”, “Nitrous Bottle Opener” and “Generic Open Loop Motor Controller” functions. These allow a DC motor to easily open or close a valve without position feedback, for use in such situations as – you guessed it, a Varex-style exhaust cutout, or operating a Nitrous Bottle Valve.

There have also been improvements to Cruise Control behaviour, Line Pressure Control and Per-cylinder Knock Control (That one is NEXUS only, sorry Elite guys).

We’ve also added trigger patterns for:

  • Mini – Classic EFI – Rover Mode1 Flywheel Crank
  • Rover – K Non-VVC Late with Home

And Vehicle CAN options for:

  • Subaru WRX MY17
  • Nissan Navara D40 2012

You’ll need to be running NSP version 1.34.0 or newer to upgrade your Haltech units to this new firmware, so make sure you’re up to date there first.

Upcoming Firmware for the iC-7 dash

The rumors are true. Your iC-7 dash is about to get better – for free!

This page was last updated June 2024

 

June 2024 update:

We’re almost there! Users are now able to view the new iC-7 (and uC-10) functionality in the latest NSP software. The actual ICC to NSP firmware update is currently in Open Beta, with a view for full public release mid July 2024.

March 2024 update:

The burning question on everyone’s mind: When will the long-awaited iC-7 update promised by Haltech finally arrive? Well, here’s the scoop, with a mix of good news and some not-so-good news. Let’s tackle the not-so-good news first: Despite our dedicated firmware engineers’ tireless efforts, the update isn’t quite up to our standards for public release just yet. However, the silver lining emerges: While addressing these challenges, our research and development team has seized the opportunity to enhance the features slated for Phase 1 release. Consequently, we’re thrilled to announce that some of the highly anticipated Phase 2 features will be fast-tracked into Phase 1.

 

So, when are you likely to see all this awesomeness? Right now, we’re aiming for a June 2024 release. 

 

December 2023 update:

We thought you’d like some information on the iC-7 I/O changes that will be included in the Phase One update. All existing Analogue Voltage Inputs (Pins 17 to 15), which had fixed functionality, will be user-definable. We’ve added four user-definable Digital Pulsed Outputs (Pins 26 to 29) which can be used to switch relays for a Fuel Pump/Fan etc via the dash. (button or generic function). And three user-definable Digital Pulsed Inputs (Pins 31 to 33) For reluctor and digital inputs eg: Wheel Speed/Driveshaft Speed, etc.

See the table below for the full pin out.

PinDescriptionNotes
1CAN1 HighNo change
2CAN2 LowNo change
3+12V SWITCHEDNo change
4BATTERY GROUNDNo change
5+5V Sensor SupplyNo change
6N/ANo change
7N/ANo change
8N/ANo change
9N/ANo change
10N/ANo change
11N/ANo change
12N/ANo change
13N/ANo change
14N/ANo change
15N/ANo change
16N/ANo change
17AVI9Now user-definable
18AVI1Now user-definable
19AVI2Now user-definable
20AVI3Now user-definable
21AVI4 (Fuel level 240ohm pull up)Now user-definable
22AVI5Now user-definable
23AVI6Now user-definable
24AVI7Now user-definable
25AVI8Now user-definable
26DPO1New – User-definable
27DPO2New – User-definable
28DPO3New – User-definable
29DPO4New – User-definable
30Ground Output (For Sensors)No change
31DPI3New – User-definable
32DPI2New – User-definable
33DPI1Was dedicated Vehicle Speed – Now user-definable
34TACHO InputNo change


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Looking at the Haltech iC-7 dash, you may have asked yourself, “Why does it have all those buttons?” or “Why are there so many unused pins in the connector?” Well, the answer is this: The iC-7 is a great bit of gear, but when we very first designed it, we always intended it to be much more than it currently is. So we gave it hardware capable of doing great things! What it didn’t have though, was the firmware to do all the great things we wanted it to. It’s just like that scene in the movies when the wise old mentor tells the hero* that “The power was inside you all along!” and then there’s probably a montage and some epic music and the hero learns how to unlock that hidden power within. That’s what we’ve been doing for the past while: Montaging our way through the process of writing the firmware that will unlock the power hidden inside the iC-7. We’re currently alpha-testing that firmware and are almost ready to share it with you… can you hear the epic music?

Just like any good hero saga, this firmware release will come in phases. (Please note, these may change slightly depending on beta-testing, etc).

Phase One sets the foundation for all things to come. We’ll start by completely ditching the ICC software and starting fresh by bringing the iC-7 into NSP. Yes, you’ll be able to program your dash and your ECU from one single piece of software. This also brings a couple of nice user-experience upgrades with it:

  • Live updates – No more making changes in the software and sending them to the dash. All changes will be updated on the dash in real-time.
  • The virtual dash in NSP will display live channel data from the physical iC-7, just like an ECU does, so you can check your inputs, calibrate your fuel level, and so on, in real-time.
  • Reassignable inputs – You’ll now be free to use the iC-7’s inputs as you see fit, rather than being locked into pre-defined applications as they are currently. (Except for the tacho, that one is fixed).
  • The ability to use generic sensors so you can do custom calibrations, etc.
  • User-configurable dash buttons.
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  • We might even throw in some sweet new screens to please the eyeballs.

Phase One is now due first June 2024

Phase Two comes hot on the heels of Phase One and this is where things really start to get interesting. During this phase, we intend to make your iC-7 smart! Not smart enough to turn all machines against mankind and bring on Judgement Day, but smart enough to essentially turn your iC-7 into an IO expansion unit with a built-in CAN keypad… with logging capabilities. That means:

  • Datalogging – 512MB of it!
  • CAN Bus Master Capabilities – Use your iC-7 to control a Haltech PD16, IO12, or CAN Keypad as a complete stand-alone unit without the need for an ECU.
  • Dash to ECU communication – Wire a sensor to the iC-7 it will be able to share that info with your Haltech ECU, or use your iC-7 buttons as ECU switches.
  • And maybe some more screens

All programmable via NSP (Remember Phase One?), and all free to anyone who already owns an iC-7.

Phase Two will likely be released a couple of months after Phase One.

Phase Three? Yes, that is coming too, along with a Phase Four and possibly even a Phase Five – We’ve got a real Haltech Dash Universe planned here, but it would ruin the surprise if we let you in on all those secrets just now, so you’ll just have to be patient re-visit this page sometime in the future. That is your destiny.


*Post Credits Easter Egg: Have you ever noticed the default iC-7 dash screen is called “Hero”?

 

World Time Attack Challenge 2023

The fastest tin-top cars in the world descended onto Sydney Motorsport Park for the Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge in pursuit of that #oneperfectlap! The biggest field in the event’s history, boasting a bumper crowd of America’s and Japan’s fastest-time attack weaponry.

One part of the international contingent was Mike Burroughs from StanceWorks and his internet-breaking Haltech Nexus-powered Ferrari. With the help of Haltech, he was able to join the World Time Attack Challenge party all the way from the USA!

Mike made his highly anticipated Aussie debut in the very competitive GCG Turbochargers Open Class. Unfortunately, the gearbox suffered mechanical damage on the first day. However, the comeback was much greater than the setback. Fellow competitor JDM Yard had an identical gearbox in stock, which was luckily back at their workshop nearby. Mike and the Stanceworks crew decided to take the opportunity with both hands and go for it.

Mike and the StanceWorks crew worked until midnight pulling out the motor to gain access to the broken gearbox. On day two, they had done it. With pure determination, blood, sweat, and tears, Mike beat all odds and was ready to finally post a lap time down under.

Mike’s best time was 1:43.15. Even though it wasn’t the fastest of the day, Mike’s focus was purely on getting out there and posting a time on the board.

“I’m still wishing I had gone faster, of course… But experience behind the wheel of this car will come with time, and it’s time I am indescribably eager to spend with it.”


Barton Mawer took the outright win with a record-busting 1:17.86.
This blistering time was enough to set a new track record at Sydney Motorsport Park.

In the Plazmaman Pro-Am, Feras Qartoumy‘s epic twin-turbo LSX Corvette took the gold with a 1:27.16.

GCG Open was snared by Tim Slade driving the menacing Xtreme GT-R.

Haltech Clubsprint was all Trent Grubel in the DC Jap WRX, breaking the class record with a 1:32.91 to seal the win!


HALTECH HIGHLIGHTS

John Boston pulled off a 1:29.911 lap in JET200, less than a dozen Open Class cars have gone under the magic 1:30 barrier since 2016.

“It still hasn’t sunk in that we broke the sub-30 barrier in a car that is so basic and was aiming for 31s coming into the event. Our team was incredible, pushing into uncharted territory.”

Competing in the Haltech Clubsprint Class, Rahul Victor‘s Project 7dere finished up with a PB of 1:37.6770 (one second faster than last year). Also sporting a new eye-catching look.

Team Takumi DriveMark Collingwood was spotted out on the field in his Haltech-equipped Mazda MX-5 and hit a new PB of 1:47.51.

PK RacingPaul Kovaceski steered his beautiful red Porsche 944 in the Haltech Clubsprint Class.

“It’s a fun car to drive and always puts a smile on my face. I love keeping it out there for all of the supporters.”

One Stop Racing SolutionsArtemis Kazangas piloted his blue Mazda RX7 equipped with a fresh Nexus R5 VCU onboard.

SX DevelopmentsAndrew Handmer battled an ongoing cold, he however, soldiered on and gave it all he could in the Pro-Am Class in his SR20-powered and Haltech-controlled Nissan 180SX.

Photo by Brett W Photo

“Is that a Supra!?” It sure is. John Sebelic‘s beautiful Haltech-equipped Supra giving its all in Open Class.


INTERNATIONAL DRIFTING CUP

Once the dust had settled from the WTAC, the madmen of the 2023 International Drifting Cup took over Sydney Motorsport Park.

Epic Kiwi drifter, Mad Mike Whiddett brought out one of his favourite competition cars, the 20B rotary-powered #RADBUL MX-5 and as per usual did not disappoint!

Mitch Pullen and his insane Blown LS Nissan Silvia S13 put on a spectacle for the crowd, drifting around a tank! Yes, you read that right…

“This beast was on song all weekend at 9000rpm and it’s such a blast to drive!”

Keep It Reet‘s Jason Ferron brought his spicy Barra-equipped, Haltech-controlled Nissan R31 wagon “Barrawagz” to the party.

Matty Hill revealed his amazing new livery for his 2JZ-powered Nissan Silvia S15.

Anthony “Hectic” Bilic was also in drift mode rocking a fresh new look for his Haltech-equipped Nissan Silvia S13.


Congratulations to all those who fought their way onto the WTAC 2022 podiums:

Pro Class
1st: RP968 Porsche 968 – Barton Mawer – 1:17.86
2nd: Tanuki Nissan Silvia S13 – Tim Slade – 1:20.45
3rd: LYFE Motorsport Nissan R35 GTR – Cole Powelson – 1:25.94

Pro-Am Class
1st: Chevrolet Corvette – Feras Qartoumy – 1:27.01
2nd: 991 Racing Ginetta G55 – Richard Perini – 1:27.52
3rd: Tanuki Nissan Silvia S13 – Wayne Lee – 1:27.54

Open Class
1st: Xtreme GTR Nissan Skyline GTR – Tim Slade – 1:25.92
2nd: GAS Evo Mitsubishi Evo – Nathan Morcom – 1:27.36
3rd: BYP Racing Honda Integra – Benny Tran – 1:28.58

Haltech Clubsprint Class
1st: DC Jap Automotive Subaru Impreza WRX S – Trent Grubel – 1:32.91
2nd: ERS/EVOLUTION RACING SPARES Mitsubishi Evo 6RS – Jamal Assaad – 1:34.03
3rd: Got It Rex Subaru Impreza RX – Michael Garland – 1:34.19


Bonus Image Gallery

Grudge Kings 2023 – Sydney Dragway

The annual event Grudge Kings was hosted by Sydney Dragway – where the fastest Blown, Turbo, Nitrous, and Naturally aspirated cars race head up in multiple classes.

George Haramis – Maatouk’s Racing

On its first-ever full pass, George Haramis made a strong statement, setting a new record with a 6.71@212mph making it Australia’s quickest Supra!

The Maatouk’s Racing built GH0747 Supra is controlled by a Nexus R5 VCU.


Riccardo Pontonio – MPW

Hailing from Melbourne, Riccardo Pontonio claimed the overall win for the R275 class with a blistering pass of 7.56@181mph putting him at #1 place on the True Street leaderboard!

The brown Holden VK Commodore is controlled by an Elite 2500 ECU and is expertly built, prepped, and tuned by MPW Performance & Race Fab.


Adam Rogash – MPW

Another beast from the MPW stable was none other than Adam Rogash‘s beautiful blue 1970 MK1 Capri. For its first-ever event, the team’s goal was to hit 6s, and that it did with a 6.91@199mph!

Powered by a 3000hp, twin-turbo, 596ci Big Block Chevy with the whole setup controlled by a Nexus R5 VCU.


Trent Blainey – MPW

All eyes were on another immaculate build by MPW Performance and Total WorkzTrent Blainey’s 1800hp Group A Walkinshaw VL.

Trent did not hold back and propelled his car into the 7-second club with a pass of 7.7@187mph. “WALKE” is locked and loaded with a twin-turbo 427ci Dart LS and controlled by a full Haltech system from end to end.


Fox Cullen

After sorting out a few gremlins and a last-minute effort to make the event, Fox Cullen and his wild Valiant ended up smashing out a new PB on small tires with a 4.74@158mph over the eighth mile!

Fox’s blown Valiant is equipped with an Elite VMS-T ECU accompanied by a PD16 PDM, iC-7 display dash, and an 8-button CAN keypad all wired in by Tuned By Dale.


Stuart Bennett

Stuart Bennett ran a super solid 6.17@230mph on Friday’s test day, however, unfortunately, had transmission issues on Saturday wrapping up the weekend for the team.


Chuck Jifkins

Chuck Jifkins set a new eighth-mile PB with a run of 5.0@143mph in his Commodore ute thanks to his new 2JZ combo.

The 2JZ setup is controlled by an Elite 2500T ECU.


If you have a race win or personal victory you would like us to know about, be sure to tag us on social media using #Haltech! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram at @Haltechecu

Pricing and on-sale date for Nexus R3

We are happy to confirm the official on-sale date and pricing for the new Nexus R3 VCU. The Nexus R3 will be available for sale through all Authorised Haltech Dealers and the Haltech Online Store on the 22nd of March 2023.


Pricing:
The retail pricing for the Nexus R3 (VCU only) is as follows:

CurrencyRetail Price
Australia: AUD$3395 inc tax
United States and International Orders: USD$2395 ex tax
New Zealand: NZD$3699 inc tax
Europe: EUR€1929 ex tax
United Kingdom: GBP£2075 inc tax

Nexus R3 Specs and Features

Haltech Hero of the Year 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Haltech Hero of the Year winner: Gavin Wheate’s VK56 “Hulkosuka” Skyline.
Built by Al and Woody from The Skid Factory, this Japanese classic is a perfect blend of old school cool and modern tech.

Congratulations also must go to our Runner-Up: Justin Simpson and his “Kryptonite” Holden Monaro for putting up such a great fight.

A big “thank you” to all those who voted. You’ve made this the biggest and the most heated HHOTY competition to date! What a way to end the year:)


Haltech Hero of the Year

It’s that time of the year when we give YOU the chance to vote for your favourite Haltech Hero. The winner will receive a custom trophy and ALL THE GLORY OF THE INTERWEBS – so the stakes are high! 

We’ve selected the top 16 cars we’ve featured on www.haltech.com over the course of 2022. We’ve matched them up with each other for a sudden-death style tournament. We will be posting regular polls on our Facebook page over the next few weeks – so make sure you check in daily and vote for your favourite!


How to vote

Head over to the Haltech Facebook Page, find the current battle post and REACT to the photo. Depending on which competitor you want to vote for – REACT with the emoji shown on your favourite car’s image. The voting for each battle will be open for 24 hours so don’t leave it till the last minute!

NOTE: Hitting the LIKE button or posting an emoji in the comments will not be counted as a vote. Likewise reacting to a SHARE of the post will NOT count as a vote. For your vote to count make sure to react to the original PHOTO on Haltech’s Facebook post.


Grand Final

Haltech Hero of the Year Winner: The Skid Factory VK56 Hakosuka

Justin Simpson’s Nitrous-fed Big Block Monaro
The Skid Factory VK56 Hakosuka

Top 4

Semi-Final 1 WINNER: Justin’s Nitrous Holden Monaro

Justin Simpson’s Nitrous-fed Big Block Monaro
Dewey’s Boogeyman STi

Semi-Final 2 WINNER: The Skid Factory Hakosuka

The Skid Factory Hakosuka Skyline
Eric Kutil’s K24 Honda Civic

Top 8

Top 8 Round 1: WINNER – Justin’s Monaro

Justin Simpson’s Nitrous-fed Big Block Monaro
Mark Murrell’s Jeep Wrangler

Top 8 Round 2: WINNER – Dewey’s Boogeyman Subaru

Zac’s Zacaria SC V12
Dewey’s Boogeyman STi

Top 8 Round 3: WINNER – The Skid Factory Hakosuka

The Skid Factory Hakosuka Skyline
Jim Howe’s blown Camaro

Top 8 Round 4: WINNER – Eric’s Honda Civic

Eric Kutil’s K24 Honda Civic
Aaron Gregory’s Holden Panelvan

Top 16

Round 1: Aussie Drag Challengers – WINNER: Justin’s Monaro!

Gary Halpin’s 2JZ Datsun Coupe squares off against Justin Simpson’s Nitrous-fed, big block Holden Monaro. It’s Import vs Domestic, Japan’s most potent six vs American V8. Which one will go through – it’s all up to you! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Gary Halpin’s 2JZ Datsun Coupe
Justin Simpson’s Nitrous-fed Big Block Monaro

Round 2: Off-Road Warriors – WINNER: Mark’s Jeep!

These two love dirt. Mark Murrell’s NORRA 1000 winning Jeep Wrangler takes on Warren Irons’ 1UZ powered Baja Beetle. You decide which one goes through to the next round! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Mark Murrell’s Jeep Wrangler
Warren’s 1UZ Baja Beetle

Round 3: Bare Metal Build-off – WINNER: Zac’s V12 Zacaria

In this round a hand-built, Ferrari V12 powered supercar goes up against a twin-turbo LS powered DeLorean. Both one-off, unique builds, both lifetime projects of their passionate owners. Alas, only one can get through. Which one will it be – that depends on your vote! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Zac’s Zacaria SC V12
Tim’s Twin Turbo LS DeLorean

Round 4: Time Attack Battle – WINNER: Dewey’s Subaru STi

One goal – two very different approaches. Paul’s rear wheel drive Porsche 944 turbo faces Dewey’s AWD Subaru WRX STi in a virtual superlap battle. Which one will get your vote? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Paul’s 944 Porsche
Dewey’s Boogeyman STi

Round 5: Old School Brawl – WINNER: Skid Factory’s Hakosuka

A JDM classic faces off with a British legend. Skid Factory’s 1971 Hakosuka Skyline is up against Graeme Bates’ 1969 Vauxhall PC Cresta. It’s a Nissan V8 vs GM V8 – which one will succeed? It’s all up to you! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Skid Factory VK56 Hakosuka
Graeme’s twin-turbo SBC Vauxhall

Round 6: All-American Showdown – WINNER: Jim Howe’s Camaro

With close to 6000hp between these two – this is a battle of all-American muscle. Jim Howe’s NPK champion Camaro goes up against Doc’s “Heavy Metal” Chevy Nova. Which one of these brutes will get YOUR vote? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Jim Howe’s blown Camaro
Doc’s Heavy Metal Nova

Round 7: Twin Turbo LS Beasts – WINNER: Aaron’s Panel Van

LS swaps might be all too common nowadays – but these two are anything but common. Michael Rolleri’s Chevy C10 pickup truck squares off against Aaron Gregory’s Holden Panelvan. Only one of them can get through to the next round – which one will it be? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Michael’s C10 Cha Ching
Aaron Gregory’s Holden Panelvan

Round 8: Corner Carvers

In this battle of JDM cult classics, Matty’s Hill’s 2JZ powered S15 Silvia, goes up against Eric Kutil’s K24 powered Honda Civic EG. It’s Australia vs USA, drift vs circuit, FWD vs FWD, turbo vs N/A. Which one will get YOUR vote? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Matty Hill’s 2JZ S15 Silvia
Eric Kutil’s K24 Honda Civic

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Episode 4

Street Outlaws No Prep Kings, Kenda Radial Drags, Sydney Grudge Kings and Brisbane Jamboree – that’s just some of the events we’re covering in this episode of Planet Haltech. We are also wrapping up the Euro Hill Climb Championships and previewing a couple of upcoming new releases!


Episode 3

From Pikes Peak Hillclimb in Colorado to All Ford Day in Sydney with some Hillclimb in Slovenia and Time Attack in the UK thrown in.


Episode 2

A new world record for Boostin’ Performance Talon and Maatouk’s RB ProMod, Odom Racing’s 4000hp R35 GTR. We recap the Haltech Hyperfest, GTR Festival, Sydney Hot Rod Show, and check out Italian Time Attack, European Hill Climb, Hartbergerland Rallye, D1NZ.


Episode 1

Maatouk’s 5.85 sec RB30 powered compact, Karl Schagerl’s Hillclimb monster, 700hp, turbocharged Camry, MotorEx 2022, revamped Elite Series line-up, PD16 and much, much more…