PRECISION OVER GUESSWORK

Hallam's Premier Engineering Facility

SERVING MELBOURNE'S SOUTH EAST | HALLAM | NARRE WARREN | DANDENONG

We eliminate the variables that kill engines: wheel slip, strap failure, and thermal degradation.

Optimised for:

1000HP+ GTRs, 9-Second Drag Cars, Time Attack Evos, and High-Boost Honda Street Builds.

Official Installation & Calibration Center For:

HALTECH

HONDATA

EMTRON

LINK ECU

MOTEC

The Only Mainline Prohub 2000 Facility In The Area.

The Physics of Failure

Why risk a $20,000 engine build on 1990s roller technology? As horsepower increases, the physical limitations of roller dynos become dangerous variables. We don’t just “strap it down”- we mechanically couple the vehicle to the load cell.

Traditional Roller Dyno

The “Roller” Problem

Tire Slip & Hysteresis

On rollers, power is transferred via friction. As power exceeds 500HP, tires deform and slip. This creates false readings and generates immense heat, often destroying expensive track tires in a single session.

Strap Elasticity

Nylon straps stretch under load. As the car tries to climb the roller, the geometry changes, altering the downforce and creating inconsistent load readings between runs.

Catastrophic Failure Risk

A blown tire on a roller dyno at 250km/h is catastrophic. It damages the vehicle bodywork, the dyno, and endangers the operator.

The ProHub Solution

Mainline ProHub 2000

Mechanical Lock (Zero Slip)

By removing the wheels and bolting directly to the axle hubs, we create a 1:1 mechanical link between your engine and our retarders. The data is pure. The traction is infinite.

Steady-State Precision

Without the variable of tire friction, we can hold an engine at exactly 4,500 RPM at 20psi of boost for extended periods to dial in ignition timing and V.E. maps with surgical precision.

Absolute Safety

No straps to break. No tires to explode. The vehicle is rigidly mounted to the 3000kg dyno modules. This is the only safe way to tune 1000HP+ vehicles.

Transparency in Engineering

The 7-STAGE CALIBRATION PROTOCOL

We don’t just “flash and dash.” Every vehicle undergoes a rigorous engineering workflow to ensure reliability matches performance.

Stage 1: Mechanical Pre-Check

We audit the physical health of the engine before a laptop is ever connected.

Visual Fluid Leak Inspection
Vacuum Line Integrity Check
Turbocharger Shaft Play Analysis
Compression Test (if requested)

Stage 2: Pressure Testing

Ensuring the induction system is sealed is critical for MAF/MAP accuracy.

Boost Leak Test (up to 30psi)
Intercooler Coupler Torque Check
Blow-Off Valve Spring Rate Check
Wastegate Diaphragm Integrity

Stage 3: Sensor Calibration

Garbage data in equals garbage tune out. We verify all sensors.

Wideband O2 Free-Air Calibration
TPS (Throttle Position) Scaling
MAP Sensor Linearisation
Base Timing Sync (Timing Light)

Stage 4: Steady State Tuning

The most important part of the tune. Drivability and cruise efficiency.

Cell-by-Cell VE Mapping
Cruise Ignition Advance
Lean-Burn Optimisation (Fuel Econ)
Transient Throttle Enrichment

Stage 5: WOT Power Runs

Dialing in boost control and finding MBT (Minimum Best Torque) timing.

Knock Threshold Determination
EGT (Exhaust Temp) Monitoring
Boost Control Duty Cycle PID
Cam Angle Phasing (VTEC/MIVEC)

Stage 6: Engine Protection

Configuring the ECU to save the engine if a mechanical failure occurs.

Lean AFR Safety Cut
Oil Pressure vs RPM Limiter
Coolant Temp RPM Limiters
Over-Boost Hard Cut

Stage 7: Cold Start & Handover

Ensuring the car starts in winter and behaves in traffic.

Post-Start Enrichment Decay
Idle Control Valve (IACV) Steps
Final Road Test Verification
Client Handover & Map Explanation

Precision in Control

ECU MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Haltech

We are specialised in the entire Nexus and Elite ecosystem. From basic plug-in play units to full PDM wire-ins.

Key Capabilities:

Hondata

Unlocking the potential of Factory Honda ECUs. Essential for FK8/FL5 Civic Type R and K-Swap applications.

Key Capabilities:

Emtron / Link

Motorsport-grade logic for serious competition vehicles. Infinite logging and control possibilities.

Key Capabilities:

JDM PLATFORM EXPERTISE

We don’t generalise. We specialise in specific chassis codes.

Mitsubishi Evo X

CZ4A | 4B11T

We specialise in SST Dual-Clutch transmission reteaches, ensuring the clutches hold increased torque. We also address the 4B11T weak connecting rod issues via careful torque limiting at low RPM.

Nissan GTR / Skyline

R32-R35 | RB26 / VR38

For VR38DETT, we manage the complex relationship between the ECU and TCM to prevent limp modes. For RB26s, we focus on oil pressure protection strategies and ignition dwell for high boost.

Honda Type R

FK8 / FL5 / DC5 | K20

The K20C1 Turbo engine suffers from massive heat soak. Our custom maps manipulate the cooling fans and torque limits based on IAT to keep the car consistent on track for 20-minute sessions.

Subaru STI

VA / GD | EJ20 / EJ25

EJ engines are notorious for ringland failure from knock. We create extremely conservative ignition maps for 98RON fuel and rely on boost control strategies to make power safely.

TECHNICAL FAQ

1. Why Is the Mainline ProHub Safer than a Roller Dyno?

Roller dynos rely on the friction between the tire and a steel drum. At high power, the tire deforms, heats up, and slips. This creates inaccurate data and poses a safety risk of tire explosion. The ProHub bolts directly to your axle, eliminating the tire entirely. It is mechanically locked, providing 100% data integrity and zero risk of the car coming off the dyno.

2. Can You Tune AWD Cars (Evo/GTR) on a 2WD Hub Dyno?

Yes. For vehicles like the GTR (R35) or Evo, we can electronically or mechanically disconnect the secondary drive axle to tune in
2WD mode. This allows us to load the engine fully without needing a 4WD link system. For specific center-diff sensitive
vehicles, please call us to discuss the setup procedure.

3. What Is Flex Fuel and Is It Worth It?

Flex Fuel is essential for high-performance street cars. It allows you to run any mixture of 98RON Petrol and E85 Ethanol. We
install a sensor that detects the ethanol content in real-time. The ECU then interpolates between two maps (Fuel, Ignition,
Boost) automatically. This gives you the power of E85 when available, and the convenience of 98RON when you’re stuck in
traffic.

4. Do I Need A Surge Tank For Track Work?

If you are cornering at high G-forces with less than a full tank, yes. Fuel starvation causes lean conditions which destroy engines
instantly. We recommend and install radium surge tanks or dual-pump hangers for any vehicle intended for circuit use.

5. What Spark Plugs Should I Bring?

Do not arrive with old plugs. For most turbo applications running 15-25psi, we recommend NGK Iridium plugs gapped to
0.6mm – 0.7mm. Heat range 7 or 8 (NGK Scale) is typical for street/strip cars. Please contact us for a specific part number
recommendation for your engine.

6. Do You Lock Your Tunes?

We generally believe the customer owns the file. For standalone ECUs (Haltech, Emtron), we provide the unlocked file.
However, for Flash tunes (Hondata, EcuTek) where intellectual property involves complex custom mapping of factory code, the
file is often locked to the interface. We are transparent about this before we start.