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Which MaxxECU is Right for Me?

Which MaxxECU is Right for Me?

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 16th Jul 2025

MaxxECU Feature Comparison ChartCompare all MaxxECU units and their features MaxxECU modules all run the same feature rich firmware and are tuned by the same Mtune software (including the PDM20). Most features are available on all units depending on the pin count and how many I/O's you need. All fe …
the Turbo Exhaust Manifold

the Turbo Exhaust Manifold

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 2nd May 2025

Introduction In addition to correctly aligning and supporting the turbocharger the basic purpose of a turbocharger exhaust manifold is to carry the exhaust gas (and its untapped energy) from the engine to the turbine inlet. Simple right? A turbocharger exhaust manifold requires a good balance betwee …
Square Port Area Calculator

Square Port Area Calculator

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 30th Nov 2024

Enter the Width, Height and Corner Radius of the port into the Calculator to determine the total cross sectional area. Inputs: Width (mm) Height (mm) Corner Radius (mm) Results: Area (sq mm) Equivilent Diameter ID (mm) …
Oval Port Area Calculator

Oval Port Area Calculator

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 14th Jun 2024

Enter the Width and Height of the oval port into the Calculator to determine the total cross sectional area. Inputs: Width (mm) Height (mm) Results: Area (sq mm) Equivilent Diameter ID (mm) All blogs are copyrighted. No r …
Pie Cut Calculator for Exhaust Tube

Pie Cut Calculator for Exhaust Tube

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 14th Apr 2024

originally posted on astand.com.au 28 May 2023 by Dave, moved here 14 April 2024Pie Cuts - how to create a bend in a tube without actually “bending” it. Just like the name suggests - a piece cut from a pie; when you place multiple cut pieces together, they start to create a circular bend.The Pie …
Intercooler Pipe Size Calculator

Intercooler Pipe Size Calculator

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 26th Jan 2024

Is 3 inch hot side piping too big? Intercooler pipe size can definitely be too small. For a given airflow rate, a smaller pipe requires a high flow velocity which creates more drag, or more pressure drop. Too small = undesirable pressure drop. Too large = additional time taken to fill your cha …