We've been developing the software for a while now on the BMW ZF8 automatic gearbox software which we are finally able to offer our customers and our worldwide dealer network. So, what are the benefits of tuning your ZF8 gearbox? All automatic gearboxes have maximum torque limits which prevent the engine from developing [...]
Over the last 8-12 months, Celtic Tuning have been working hard on many different development projects and we are delighted to see the recognition of their work from EVO magazine. Evo magazine is considered the world’s leading sports, performance and premium car magazine brand. It's safe to say that Evo is a truly [...]
Dynamometers – The truth behind the charts…. Chassis dynamometers are a great tool for measuring an engines power, both at the wheels and at the flywheel. They do this by measuring the torque against the engine speed and then calculate the hp using the following equation: Hp = Torque X RPM / 5252 This [...]
The protocols (ECU Communication) for Toyota and Lexus have been released recently and we are pleased to say that we are able to provide tuning for most petrol and diesel engines from the Toyota range. These engines use the Denso management system, so tuning for these is no problems. We have not as yet [...]
The infamous N47 engine produced by BMW powered their 2.0D range from 2007 up until present day to satisfy their Euro 5 range of engines. The variants used by BMW included a different turbos and injectors meaning, despite the same principle modular block, it was not straight forward to get top model power [...]
The new Renault Traffic, which is also shared with Vauxhall as a Vivaro, comes with Renault’s latest development in diesel technology, the 1.6 DCi Bi-Turbo which is Euro 5 compliant. This new 1.6 diesel engine is classified as the R9M engine and is fitted throughout the Renault and Nissan range in both single [...]
The new Ford Transit Custom is a massive leap forward for Ford in terms or power and refinement in the van sector. The new advanced Duratorq TDCi engines fitted to these Customs are all Euro 5 compliant and, being a modular engine, a great base for tuning. All variants of the new Transit Custom come [...]