The factory ECU calibration on the 1VD-FTV V8 is highly conservative, particularly in torque delivery and throttle response. An ECU calibration optimises engine control, improving torque, drivability, and overall performance while maintaining safe operating limits for touring and towing. Key benefit: stronger, smoother torque with OEM-level reliability.

ECU MultiMap allows multiple engine calibrations to be stored within the ECU and selected by the driver. MultiMap tuning provides flexibility, allowing different maps for towing, daily driving, performance, economy, immobiliser, and valet modes — all within one vehicle. Ideal for owners who want adaptability without compromise.

The factory intercooler fan can struggle to control charge air temperatures under sustained load, partcularly in the Australian summer. An upgraded thermofan kit is compeltely plug and play, requiring no cutting or soldering and drastically improves cooling efficiency by up to 30%, providing more consistent performance ad better temperature control during towing, off-road use, and high ambient conditions. Our unit includes a digital thermocontroller, meanign teh fans do not run directy from igntion or accesosry power, until engine bay termapture reaches 40C, the point at which the vehicle begins to compensate fuel and boost control for charge air temperatures. This is essential for improved heat management on tuned V8s.

A snorkel improves intake airflow while drawing cooler, cleaner air from a higher position. The OEM snorkel head is quite restritive, where a gain of 5kW is common when replacing it, or upgrading the entire snorkel assembly to an upgraded unit to support sharper pedal repsonse, and reliable performance, especially when towing, touring, or operating in dusty or wet conditions, partivclary when completing creek crossings offroad. Supports airflow, engine protection, and provides consistent performance.

Increased torque from any tuning upgrades exceed the capacity of the factory clutch. A 1300Nm or1600Nm clutch upgrade is required pending the package and torque output, to ensure reliable torque transfer, prevent clutch slip and maintain drivability under high load. Required for all torque levels on the 1VD-FTV.

The factory exhaust system is a very restrictive, press bent, amss-prodiced unit, and increases backpressure once torque is increased. A 3.5" DPF-back exhaust improves exhaust flow, providing more efficient power delivery. 3" options are availble where space is of concern (toolboxes, trays, water tanks), as well as various combinations in 3"-3.5" single and twin exit, full systems from turbo-back for non-DPF models and systems compatible with airbags, GVM upgrades, coil conversions and more. We have you covered. Overall, an exhaust upgrade on the VDJ70 improves response, sound, and thermal control.

The Garrett Powermax turbo is a direct-fit upgrade designed to improve airflow and efficiency by around 20% over the OEM Garret unit on a thust bearing CHRA core while retaining excellent drivability. This upgrade delivers stronger mid-range torque with OEM-like response, making it ideal for touring and towing builds. The Garrett Powermax is a balanced upgrade for reliability-focused performance.

The Garrett G5867R turbocharger is a direct-fit high-flow performance upgrade designed for significantly increased airflow and power potential. This turbo, baosts a 67mm exducer ad 50mm inducer, delivering 50% more compressor air flow than the OEM unit, supported by a cermanic ball bearing CHRA core, providing sustained top-end performance while maintaining strong bottom end and mid range control when correctly calibrated to support high-output Stage 3 packages. Best suited for Stage 3 VDJ70 platforms.