Here are some Customer projects we have worked on
Mitsubishi Evolution X
One of the most sought after JDM sport compacts with a history in motor-sport that few can rival. This particular vehicle resides in Trinidad and has a list of specialty modifications from the best brands in the business. All SHOW, NO GO...... not with this one! The owner has invested in everything from the body to the chassis to the braking system and into the power train. The car is a literal "evolution" of what can be accomplished with the EVO X platform. Work in progress like these projects always are, with the single driver being the owner's enthusiasm and desire for being a global one-of.
A daily driver with a 2.3 liter JUN built bottom end and soon to be COSWORTH Cylinder Head. It currently relies on the OEM ECU and a well designed Garret GT35R Turbocharger system.
CARVtech PC has been asked to see this project, point forward, through to final tuning. This will include preparation and re-installation of the COSWORTH Cylinder Head and will end with optimizing the ECU Mapping to extract the potential of the bottom end and cylinder head combination.
30th April 2010 update:
COSWORTH cylinder head has been completed and is now ready for installation.
3rd May 2010 update:
Piston damage found (previous install) due to insufficient exhaust valve relief in pistons. Pistons will be hand prepared to correct issue.
4th May 2010 update:
Pistons have been hand finished to remove damage and create sufficient relief for the exhaust valves. Cylinder Head installed.
6th May 2010 update:
Engine started, leak down and compression checks OK. Final preparations in process before tuning.
7th May 2010 update:
Solved major oil smoking issue traced back to incorrect original installation of the turbo drain line to the crank case. Hoping turbo is not toasted.
10th May 2010 update:
Driven in anger for the 1st time with a mild re-tune at 1.5bar. 1000cc Injectors next and a CARVtech boost controller. The owner is smiling now.
12th May 2010 update:
550cc Injectors maxed out a with only 1.3bar boost. Waiting on MAP Sensor and Injector clip adapters for 1000cc Inj. Car is pulling strong.
14th May 2010 update:
Removed HKS SSQ BOV and installed TurboSmart Recirculating Valve; better throttle response. Boost down to 1.1bar.
15th May 2010 update:
Owner's quote, "I drove the car today and it is amazing, scary, addictive and feels fantastic. I am thoroughly impressed. This project has taken a new turn with CarvTech. Truly incredible capabilities."
21st May 2010 update:
Awaiting Nitrous Kit and dedicated race fuel system components before completing the project. Car is running well at 1bar. More at end of June.
20th July 2010 update:
Finding out some problems that are inherent with the Evo X: (1) Failures with the MAF Sensor, (2) Control problems with the TPS / T-Body Unit, (3) Clutch Cylinder failure.
25th July 2010 update:
Preliminary tuning done. 1000cc Injectors up to 95% Duty Cycle at 26psi Boost Pressure. Coming to terms with the Mitsubishi ECU and developing mapping (Dyno Chart Attached: Red line at 26psi; Green Line at 20psi; Blue Line - previous 2.0 Base Line). More to come with larger injectors and refined mapping.
12th Nov 2010 update:
WOW!! Mitsubishi's Security System is way over the top. Combination of Turbo Timer, Viper Alarm and Mitsu's Keyless Operating System shut down the ECU and locked up the complete CAN Bus. Had to get the car re-booted and KOS re-coded by Diamond Motors POS............working like new again. One word of advise, keep aftermarket security and ignition interrupt devices AWAY from these cars.
A daily driver with a 2.3 liter JUN built bottom end and soon to be COSWORTH Cylinder Head. It currently relies on the OEM ECU and a well designed Garret GT35R Turbocharger system.
CARVtech PC has been asked to see this project, point forward, through to final tuning. This will include preparation and re-installation of the COSWORTH Cylinder Head and will end with optimizing the ECU Mapping to extract the potential of the bottom end and cylinder head combination.
30th April 2010 update:
COSWORTH cylinder head has been completed and is now ready for installation.
3rd May 2010 update:
Piston damage found (previous install) due to insufficient exhaust valve relief in pistons. Pistons will be hand prepared to correct issue.
4th May 2010 update:
Pistons have been hand finished to remove damage and create sufficient relief for the exhaust valves. Cylinder Head installed.
6th May 2010 update:
Engine started, leak down and compression checks OK. Final preparations in process before tuning.
7th May 2010 update:
Solved major oil smoking issue traced back to incorrect original installation of the turbo drain line to the crank case. Hoping turbo is not toasted.
10th May 2010 update:
Driven in anger for the 1st time with a mild re-tune at 1.5bar. 1000cc Injectors next and a CARVtech boost controller. The owner is smiling now.
12th May 2010 update:
550cc Injectors maxed out a with only 1.3bar boost. Waiting on MAP Sensor and Injector clip adapters for 1000cc Inj. Car is pulling strong.
14th May 2010 update:
Removed HKS SSQ BOV and installed TurboSmart Recirculating Valve; better throttle response. Boost down to 1.1bar.
15th May 2010 update:
Owner's quote, "I drove the car today and it is amazing, scary, addictive and feels fantastic. I am thoroughly impressed. This project has taken a new turn with CarvTech. Truly incredible capabilities."
21st May 2010 update:
Awaiting Nitrous Kit and dedicated race fuel system components before completing the project. Car is running well at 1bar. More at end of June.
20th July 2010 update:
Finding out some problems that are inherent with the Evo X: (1) Failures with the MAF Sensor, (2) Control problems with the TPS / T-Body Unit, (3) Clutch Cylinder failure.
25th July 2010 update:
Preliminary tuning done. 1000cc Injectors up to 95% Duty Cycle at 26psi Boost Pressure. Coming to terms with the Mitsubishi ECU and developing mapping (Dyno Chart Attached: Red line at 26psi; Green Line at 20psi; Blue Line - previous 2.0 Base Line). More to come with larger injectors and refined mapping.
12th Nov 2010 update:
WOW!! Mitsubishi's Security System is way over the top. Combination of Turbo Timer, Viper Alarm and Mitsu's Keyless Operating System shut down the ECU and locked up the complete CAN Bus. Had to get the car re-booted and KOS re-coded by Diamond Motors POS............working like new again. One word of advise, keep aftermarket security and ignition interrupt devices AWAY from these cars.
2003 Toyota Celica GTS
Presently under construction here in Trinidad. A full CrMo NHRA 6 second certified chassis built by Race Car Builders in Miami. Chassis was previously owned, but never run. It has been brought to Trinidad by the new owner and will be up and running soon. The body is styled after a 2003 Toyota Celica GTS and is 100% Carbon Fiber. The body was sourced from legendary car builder and racer Chris Rado and was his personal 7 second FWD world record holder. Power will be from a fully built Toyota 2JZGTE. The Transmission and Torque Converter is by Coan Engineering and is an Extreme Performance Power Glide with aluminum main drum and all high strength internals. Engine Management is an Autronic SM4 stand alone. The Transmission, Torque Converter, ECU installation, and tuning is all being done by CARVtech PC.
6th May Update:
Photographs taken today.
14th May Update:
Dummy Motor and Coan Transmission mounted on Mid Plate. Mechanical construction in process.
21st May Update:
Due to delays in the build process we have not been able to get the Autronic SM4 ECU installed. Unfortunately the car will not make the May Event in Grenada.
26th July Update:
Decision made to stick with motor and turbo combination from the previous MK-IV Supra Project (Dyno Chart below). Build still in process.
5th Oct Update:
Electrical systems completed. Near completion on drive line. Almost ready to make a shake down.
6tn Feb (2011):
Ready for body preparation; engine and engine controls function tested.
21st May (2011):
Chassis and body sold.
6th May Update:
Photographs taken today.
14th May Update:
Dummy Motor and Coan Transmission mounted on Mid Plate. Mechanical construction in process.
21st May Update:
Due to delays in the build process we have not been able to get the Autronic SM4 ECU installed. Unfortunately the car will not make the May Event in Grenada.
26th July Update:
Decision made to stick with motor and turbo combination from the previous MK-IV Supra Project (Dyno Chart below). Build still in process.
5th Oct Update:
Electrical systems completed. Near completion on drive line. Almost ready to make a shake down.
6tn Feb (2011):
Ready for body preparation; engine and engine controls function tested.
21st May (2011):
Chassis and body sold.
Mr. T's SR20DET Escort
Old school Ford Escort 2-Door chassis with the ever popular Nissan SR20DET engine. This combination should have some very serious 1/4 mile potential. Motor is fully built with forged internals and a ported cylinder head. Engine management supplied and installed by CARVtech PC and is the Autronic SMC v1.94. Project is completed and ready to race.
CLARIFICATION to speculation on other web sites and forums:
This is a 2.0 bottom end and not a stroker motor.
Engine in on a simple Cast Iron Log-manifold.
8th May Update: Driven pretty hard for the first time since the engine has been built and installed. Final ECU and Nitrous tuning and chassis set-up still to be done.
14th May Update:
Changing Cams and replacing Cylinder Head Assembly. Professionally ported and flow tested with over sized valves.
16th May Update:
New Cams and Cylinder Head installed. Nitrous and Launch-Anti Lag tested. Boost Controller installed. Next step will be final tuning.
21st May Update:
Preliminary dyno session completed. Car will be finished and final tuned end of June.
3rd July Update:
2nd tuning session; injectors maxed out so will need to go bigger; log manifold starting to show up as a power restriction (dyno chart below).
25th July Update:
1600cc Injectors installed and rescaled..............no fuel map changes.
5th Oct Update:
Waiting for a good call-out !!
16th Oct Update:
Winner of the Dyno Shoot-out at AUDI. With new injectors and 6psi less boost the motor reproduced the power off of nitorus within 0.5whp, and on nitrous within 4whp of the run shown below...............rescaled injectors...........no tuning between runs.....AUTRONIC!!.......................Thanks Linzi for the video.
6th Feb (2011):
One win and one loss on the street so far. Neither run at the cars full potential.
21st May (2011):
Change of plans..........
CLARIFICATION to speculation on other web sites and forums:
This is a 2.0 bottom end and not a stroker motor.
Engine in on a simple Cast Iron Log-manifold.
8th May Update: Driven pretty hard for the first time since the engine has been built and installed. Final ECU and Nitrous tuning and chassis set-up still to be done.
14th May Update:
Changing Cams and replacing Cylinder Head Assembly. Professionally ported and flow tested with over sized valves.
16th May Update:
New Cams and Cylinder Head installed. Nitrous and Launch-Anti Lag tested. Boost Controller installed. Next step will be final tuning.
21st May Update:
Preliminary dyno session completed. Car will be finished and final tuned end of June.
3rd July Update:
2nd tuning session; injectors maxed out so will need to go bigger; log manifold starting to show up as a power restriction (dyno chart below).
25th July Update:
1600cc Injectors installed and rescaled..............no fuel map changes.
5th Oct Update:
Waiting for a good call-out !!
16th Oct Update:
Winner of the Dyno Shoot-out at AUDI. With new injectors and 6psi less boost the motor reproduced the power off of nitorus within 0.5whp, and on nitrous within 4whp of the run shown below...............rescaled injectors...........no tuning between runs.....AUTRONIC!!.......................Thanks Linzi for the video.
6th Feb (2011):
One win and one loss on the street so far. Neither run at the cars full potential.
21st May (2011):
Change of plans..........
Larry's Suzuki Ignis Sport
Not everything must have a turbo to be a winner! Certainly not this little Suzuki Ignis Sport that has proven to be a Dex Demon while running the base M15A (1490cc) motor..
Larry has been long at developing this car for Trinidad's Dexterity events and has proven that when he competes he and the car are hard to beat.
Up till now CARVtech PC has supplied a complete XYZ Coiled Over Kit and Six Point FIA certified Harness. We have also headed him in the right direction for a good welded in roll cage, and given some advise on options for a bit of additional power.
We are proud to have the CARVtech Logo on this race winning machine.
July 2011 Update:
ITBs fitted and tried using an SAFC to get it working. Turns out the Suzuki ECU would not let us alter the fuel maps adequately. An Autronic ECU will be fitted along with an aftermarket camshaft.
Nov 2011 Update:
Installation of an Autronic ECU (SM3 v1.09) completed and tuning completed. Stock injectors have been replaced with larger ones while the stock cams are still being used (for now). Car should be ready for next event with Variable Launch Rev Control, VVT Phase Control, Flat Shift and AC all handled by the Autronic SM3 ECU.
May 2012 Update:
Engine swap: mildly ported and polished cylinder head by Terrence Auto Performance; Suzuki Sport 248 Camshafts and re-tuned. Bottom End assembly remains stock.
Larry has been long at developing this car for Trinidad's Dexterity events and has proven that when he competes he and the car are hard to beat.
Up till now CARVtech PC has supplied a complete XYZ Coiled Over Kit and Six Point FIA certified Harness. We have also headed him in the right direction for a good welded in roll cage, and given some advise on options for a bit of additional power.
We are proud to have the CARVtech Logo on this race winning machine.
July 2011 Update:
ITBs fitted and tried using an SAFC to get it working. Turns out the Suzuki ECU would not let us alter the fuel maps adequately. An Autronic ECU will be fitted along with an aftermarket camshaft.
Nov 2011 Update:
Installation of an Autronic ECU (SM3 v1.09) completed and tuning completed. Stock injectors have been replaced with larger ones while the stock cams are still being used (for now). Car should be ready for next event with Variable Launch Rev Control, VVT Phase Control, Flat Shift and AC all handled by the Autronic SM3 ECU.
May 2012 Update:
Engine swap: mildly ported and polished cylinder head by Terrence Auto Performance; Suzuki Sport 248 Camshafts and re-tuned. Bottom End assembly remains stock.
Land Rover / Range Rover Sport
Simple owners quote after re-tuning and dealership service......................... "WOW"
Mr. T-2, Box Lancer, SR25
So the Escort gone, what's next?
This box model GSR is being put together by Mr. T along with some help from Patrick Balgobin (chassis) and CARVtech (engine controls and tuning). Not a replacement for the Escort, but taking the lessons learned from that project.
This is full 4-Link done by Patrick with well proven fabrication skills and very custom ideas.
Still no permanent track, so it's going to be a street / strip build with a target of around 800whp off of an SR25 through a race spec Ford C4 Automatic Transmission.
The rear center is Ford 9in and the chassis is basically a 1/2 back with a full CrMo integral cage.
The Power will be managed by an Autronic SMC v1.94 with Trans Brake, Nitrous and 2-Step integration.
Mr. T is doing all the mechanicals and the motor, based on the SR block but this time bored and stroked to 2.5L. It is early stages, but keep an eye on this page to follow the progress.
12th Sept 2013 Update:
Wiring completed, major mechanical systems completed, engine started for 1st time today.
This box model GSR is being put together by Mr. T along with some help from Patrick Balgobin (chassis) and CARVtech (engine controls and tuning). Not a replacement for the Escort, but taking the lessons learned from that project.
This is full 4-Link done by Patrick with well proven fabrication skills and very custom ideas.
Still no permanent track, so it's going to be a street / strip build with a target of around 800whp off of an SR25 through a race spec Ford C4 Automatic Transmission.
The rear center is Ford 9in and the chassis is basically a 1/2 back with a full CrMo integral cage.
The Power will be managed by an Autronic SMC v1.94 with Trans Brake, Nitrous and 2-Step integration.
Mr. T is doing all the mechanicals and the motor, based on the SR block but this time bored and stroked to 2.5L. It is early stages, but keep an eye on this page to follow the progress.
12th Sept 2013 Update:
Wiring completed, major mechanical systems completed, engine started for 1st time today.
