Dream Automotive | RaceCal
Dream Automotive have partnered with RaceCal to offer a variety of engine calibration (ECU Calibration) services to our customers. RaceCal for their 25+ years experience as well as their world renowned reputation alonside their specialist knowledge in Honda tuning.
Whether you have a road based car and wanted to extract a little more power, a high power engine builds, a specialist race vehicle or anything in between we can cater for your requirements using our in-house 4WD Dyno Dynamics rolling road.
Popular ECU Options
Depending on which vehicle you have, there may be multiple options to choose from, some factors to consider are the goals of the build, as well as the budget you are working too. Below are the popular options for the Honda Civic FK2/FK8/FL5.
If your running on a ECU that isn't listed (KTuner / Link / Haltech / HKS / K-Pro / EcuTek / ECUMaster / MoTec / Doctronic) please get in contact with our team for a bespoke quote - sales@dream-automotive.com
Hondata
The Hondata FlashPro is by far the most popular option when tuning the FK2, FK8 or FL5 and for good reason! It offers full user tuning and datalogging in an affordable, simple yet very capable package. It includes a Windows based software called FlashProManager. The FlashPro connects from your laptop's USB port to your vehicles diagnostic port allowing us to tune a variety of calibrations along with real time datalogging capabilities.
Syvecs
If you're planning to really push your Type R to the next level, Syvecs is for you. Based on the popular Syvecs S7 Standalone ECU, this Plug N' Play solution inherits all advanced features of S7 such as flat foot shifting, rolling anti-lag, launch control and much more. Other valuable features include the extensive on-board engine monitoring and safety systems which, when set-up correctly, will help prevent catastrophic engine failure.
Cobb Tuning
The COBB Tuning Accessport V3 for the Honda Civic Type R (FK8) is a flexible, plug-and-play ECU upgrade and engine management solution that plugs directly into the OBDII port to unlock hidden power using pre-loaded or custom maps.
Not Just Hondas!
While we’re widely recognized as leading Honda Type R specialists, our state-of-the-art dyno cell and custom tuning expertise extend far across the automotive spectrum.
Whether you drive an Italian supercar, a German hot hatch, a British sports car, or a Japanese performance icon, our rolling road dyno is equipped to deliver precise, reliable, and powerful results. We cater to a diverse range of marques—including Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and beyond.
Every engine is unique, and our tailor-made tuning approach ensures your vehicle receives optimized power delivery, improved throttle response, and peak efficiency without compromising reliability. Our expert technicians bring the same meticulous standards to every make and model that rolls onto our dyno.
What can I expect from a mapping session?
Dream Automotive and RaceCal pride ourselves on optimising your vehicle's performance while maintaining its reliability and drivability.
Before undergoing calibration, your vehicle is first inspected by our skilled technicians. Once cleared, it is securely fastened to our dyno to ensure a safe and controlled tuning environment.
Once the car is on the dyno and the calibration has begun, the engines fuelling and ignition timing will be optimised specific to your vehicles setup. VTC/VTEC will be optimised for throttle response and torque. Any additional features such as launch control, anti-lag and more can be setup on the dyno in a safe and controlled environment, provided your ECU / vehicles specification permits.
Throughout the calibration process, Dream Automotive and RaceCal will confer with you to understand your needs and tailor your tune accordingly. Upon completion of your vehicles calibration you will be supplied with a power and torque graph displaying the end result.
Preparing For Calibration
Dyno calibration creates a comparable level of engine load to a track day! Because of this it is very important to prepare your vehicle and carry out checks beforehand. For this reason it is incredibly important to prepare your vehicle. Your preparation process should involve checking all fluids are topped up, there are no leaks from the engine or it's ancillaries, that spark plugs are in good condition and that your vehicles clutch will not begin to slip when faced with increased levels of torque. If you require advise on how to properly prepare your car for dyno tuning, please get in contact.
Other Factors To Consider
Fuel Type / Level
To ensure a proper calibration we need your vehicle to arrive with a full tank of the fuel you typically use - as a rule of thumb we recommend that tuned vehicles use either Shell V-Power or Tesco Momentum. If neither of these fuels are easily accessible close to home, fill up with your usual fuel type. If you are running an Ethanol blend or a specific race fuel, please feel free to contact us to discuss suitable required quantities.
Calibration can consume anywhere between 20-70 litres of fuel, depending on the car, how long the dyno session will last and the complexity of the setup.
Known Underlying Problems
If your engine is using excess oil, smoking, pushing water out on load, low on compression or generally in poor health carrying out a dyno power run or calibration session is not advised.
Dream Automotive reserve the right to decline a power run or calibration session if we believe the engine is not suitably healthy.
If you are unsure we can arrange a health check, including compression/leakdown test prior to your calibration.
Fluid Leaks
Ensure your engine has no fluid leaks, not only can this be dangerous to your engine on the dyno, a large leak can also damage critical dyno equipment. Dream Automotive reserve the right to invoice customers for any cleaning or damage to calibration equipment caused by a fluid leak.
Dyno Booking Deposit
To secure your dyno testing slot, a booking deposit is required. Upon receipt of your deposit, our team will email you a dyno booking form via email for completion and scheduling confirmation.
Any other questions?
Get in contact with our team!