How It Started
It's been a slippery slope.
Started with a MKIV Toyota Supra in 2015 and an attempt to install a HKS F-Con ECU — only to discover that ECU technology had moved far beyond what the F-Con could offer. That gap became the spark. It meant collecting factory manuals, reaching out to experienced calibrators, and absorbing everything possible about how modern engine management actually worked.
That curiosity led to the UK, where a course at the Academy of Motorsport Sciences and a first Syvecs ECU changed everything. Back home, with hands-on calibration training and the Supra running on Syvecs, the direction was clear.
Since then the learning has continued across a range of personal builds: a Porsche 996 Turbo, an E46 M3, a Nissan GT-R R35, a K24-swapped GT86, and the MKIV Supra where it all started. Each build added depth — a new platform, a new set of challenges, a new layer of understanding.
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Background at a Glance
Software Background, Calibration Craft
I come from a software and technology background, which shapes how I approach calibration work — methodically, with documentation, and with a strong preference for understanding the system before touching it. That background also means I'm comfortable building the tools and infrastructure that support the calibration work: the knowledge base, the wiring design tools, the intake process.
My calibration training is a mixed bag of formal education, multiple mentorships, cutting teeth on my personal projects and continued experience. Oddly enough, I do enjoy diving into engineering literature, always searching for another nugget of information I can apply to the craft.
Platforms I Work With
I hold authorized dealer status for Syvecs, MoTeC, and Life Racing. That means I have direct manufacturer support, access to the full product line, and an ongoing relationship with the engineering teams. These are my platforms of choice and I won't take on any work that isn't using either of these products.
Syvecs is where I spend most of my time. From my first standalone purchase to work that has come my way, it's primarily been Syvecs.
MoTeC I work with primarily on the M1 platform, PDMs, and C-series displays. I have done many custom displays with the MoTeC Display Creator and Dash Manager licenses. The MoTeC display configuration service page covers what that work actually involves.
Life Racing and Syvecs are nearly identical — same software suite and very similar hardware architecture.
EcuTek I handle for GT-R applications only.
CAN bus integration — connecting ECUs to displays, PDMs, and other network devices — is part of almost every project I take on.
K24 GT86 — The Current Build
This one was a tough pill for me to swallow. I'll call myself out here and admit I had a bit of an ego — I couldn't imagine going from Supras, M3s, GT-Rs, and a turbo Porsche to a rebadged Scion FR-S, now badged as a GT86. The attraction was the popular Honda K series swap. But then I thought about how different four cylinders sound compared to the engines I'd been running. Either way, I pulled the trigger on a nicely built and swapped GT86. It has a 4 Piston engine rated at 320hp and a lot of other well-chosen modifications. I installed a Syvecs S7 ECU and added extra memory for datalogging on track days. The exhaust header is prepped for individual EGTs and lambdas. The next phase of this project is leaning heavily toward installing a MoTeC and having more fun with that platform.
How Projects Work
Projects come in through the contact form. I review every inquiry personally and respond with an honest assessment of whether I'm the right fit — which platform makes sense, what the calibration work actually involves, and what I'd need from you to do it well.
I don't take everything that comes in. I take projects where I can do the work correctly. That means I'll sometimes tell you no, or suggest going to someone else. I'd rather do that than take your money, possibly fumble around, and waste each other's time. Let's be thorough and set ourselves up for success.
Data log review is free. If you're not sure what's going on with your car, send me a log and I'll see if I can help.
On the Blog
I write about calibration work on the blog, currently focused on the Taylor Through a Calibrator's Lens series — a post-by-post working through of Taylor's The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice from the perspective of someone actively calibrating engines. The series is technical, first-person, and written for calibrators rather than general audiences. I enjoy writing about what I've learned from experience and literature to share with others who are interested.
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