“BARK” The 1990 EA Falcon Burnout Competition Car

Everyone remembers their first burnout…. Screaming engines, clouds of smoke, barking tires, and the beautiful smell of burning rubber in the air! We have all seen the videos of these crazy cars with a mountain of engine hanging out the hood, driver with his foot in the radiator, the car whipping in circles while drowning…

Introducing the AMP’d MicroSquirt

MicroSquirt has long been the go to choice for a low cost, super capable standalone ECU. Our original intention for MicroSquirt was powersports, ATVs, and motorcycles — small engines — but shortly after launch, our customers installed it in everything from golf carts to turbo V8 race cars. Having to have the board modified to…

Engine management made in the USA – or on your kitchen table

At DIYAutoTune, we believe in supporting local manufacturing, and when we need to outsource parts like Printed Circuit Boards, some of our wiring harnesses, or enclosures, we always keep production in the USA. AMPEFI MSPNP and MS3Pro Engine Control Units as well as DIYAutoTune’s other MegaSquirt assembled ECUs all have final assembly at our production…

An Open Letter from our Founder/CEO Jerry Hoffmann

15 years ago, I founded DIYAutoTune.com by merging a passion for technology (I was an IT guy) with a passion for racing (I was/am a car junkie).  I had $1200, a spare bedroom, and an idea. It has been a blessing of an opportunity and quite a ride.  DIYAutoTune has grown and evolved beyond what…

What is the difference between launch control and antilag?

Launch control and antilag are easily confused – both incorporate features that can help spool up a turbo, but they are intended for different applications. Launch control is intended to hold the engine at the right RPM, boost, and power output to get the fastest launch off a standing start without either bogging the engine…

Beginning the ‘shakedown’ powertrain install, fire system, parachute, plumbing, etc!

The car finally made it back to our shop last month, and once we wrapped up a few events we had scheduled I got straight to work on it. At this point, I’ve installed a ‘shakedown engine’ which is a bone stock intenal 2JZ-GE from an NA MKIV Toyota Supra.  I’ve fitted a SupraStore.com ‘Quicksilver’…

Gary Hart’s Land-Speed Record Holding Studebaker

Can you say 249mph MegaSquirt’d Monster? (scroll down for pics and IN CAR VIDEO) Big Block 515 with twin Garrett turbos  Full specs and details can be found at the bottom of this page.  Also there is in-car video of a record run below. So the background story is in early 2005 I sold a…

MegaSquirt 3 ECU with MS3X Expansion

SKU: MS3X357-C

Important Note:  Due to supply chain challenges and the lack of ability to have parts anodized at this time, we are transitioning to brushed silver enclosures.  We appreciate your understanding.   The MegaSquirt 3 with MS3X expansion arrives equipped with features surpassing MS2 & MS1 systems, like sequential fuel & spark, 2 step, progressive nitrous, boost…

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Crankshaft / Camshaft Position Sensor – Hall Effect tab mount

SKU: HallSensor

Crank Position Sensor – Hall Effect tab mount Hall effect crank position sensor (or camshaft position sensor, or wheelspeed, or driveshaft speed, anything that spins!). We’ve tested this with our 6.75″ and 8.25″ trigger wheels. We were able to get a rock solid reading at over 19,200 RPM, which is as fast as our test…

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Speed Week 2008 at Bonneville Speedway

Turns out this was the year for Gary to break the record.  Twice.  In car video of the record run is below. Monday Monday morning Gary pulled a 236mph ‘down run’ to qualify for the record, motor was running great, we put the car in impound until Tuesday morning when we’d come back to try…