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Old school Falcon gets some help from Tunehouse
Old school Falcon gets some help from Tunehouse

We see many late, high tech cars at Tunehouse but every now and then we get to work on some great classics. Like this 1960 Ford Falcon XK Deluxe for example. Continue reading →

THR 86 – The Tunehouse Toyota 86 Project
THR 86 – The Tunehouse Toyota 86 Project

It took very little inspiration to get Tunehouse Team boss to confirm the order and get a delivery date out of Toyota for the THR 86 – Tunehouse’s new project car. What you see here is the latest additional to the Tunehouse stable and if Jim’s daily driven 800HP HSV R8 is anything to go by the 147KW and nimble character of the 86 / BRZ platform is about to get a rude awakening! Continue reading →

Tunehouse 86 and BRZ Development – BRZ Suspension
Tunehouse 86 and BRZ Development – BRZ Suspension

The Subaru BRZ or ‘Toyota FT86’ as the platform is also know is reaching almost cult following – Developing a massive fan base in a very short amount of time. Continue reading →

This Cosworth powered Subaru STi is getting ready to take on Superlap!
This Cosworth powered Subaru STi is getting ready to take on Superlap!

Originally intended as a fast street car, this STI hatch has undergone somewhat of a makeover since coming through the doors. Continue reading →

This Nissan R32 GTR Superlap Veteran is in need of some Tunehouse magic
This Nissan R32 GTR Superlap Veteran is in need of some Tunehouse magic

1 minute, 35.87 seconds – that’s how long it takes for this R32 GTR to lap Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway. Can Jim waive his magic over the Motec M800 and find something more? We’re counting on it! Continue reading →

With 4 Barrel Carbs and 327ci – this Pontiac is all classic muscle!
With 4 Barrel Carbs and 327ci – this Pontiac is all classic muscle!

Tunehouse’s Jim Ghelis is one of the very few left in Australia who is an expert with and not at all afraid of carburettors, so it’s no wonder the owner of this immaculate Pontiac Parisienne entrusted him with his pride and joy. Continue reading →

It’s everything I’ve asked for and more! One happy RS Focus owner reveals all.
It’s everything I’ve asked for and more! One happy RS Focus owner reveals all.

Anyone with a Focus RS can benefit from the Tunehouse experience in tuning on my car – one happy RS Focus owner reveals all. Continue reading →

A rare 2-door GC8 gets some Tunehouse treatment
A rare 2-door GC8 gets some Tunehouse treatment

Subarus weren’t all created equal this particular one, being a GC8 2 Door MY99, was already a little special. Continue reading →

What lurks beneath the bonnet of this Subaru STi? Read on to find out…
What lurks beneath the bonnet of this Subaru STi? Read on to find out…

We seem to be developing a bit of a reputation here at Tunehouse. A reputation for building and tuning some very fast track Subarus! Continue reading →

Vette is in da T-house
Vette is in da T-house

Another very special car to come through the Tunehouse doors is this LS7-powered Z06 Corvette. The stance of these cars is simply awe-inspiring. Continue reading →

Aston Martin comes in for some Tunehouse treatment.
Aston Martin comes in for some Tunehouse treatment.

One of the nicest looking coupes available today? We think it should certainly be in the running! This ‘mostly Carbon fibre’ Aston Martin DBS is a regular at Tunehouse where only the ‘Tunehouse Difference’ is enough for this festideous client! Continue reading →

HSV R8 Development at Tunehouse
HSV R8 Development at Tunehouse

HSV R8 Development at Tunehouse Back in 2008 Tunehouse founder, owner and tuner Jim Ghelis saw an opportunity in the release of 6.2L LS3 Powered HSV’s for a new development vehicle and of course not bad idea for a daily … Continue reading →

Tunehouse Nissan R35 GTR Development – Part 1
Tunehouse Nissan R35 GTR Development – Part 1

We’ve heard the rumours and we’re inclined to think they’re true! That is; When Nissan’s chief designer put pen to paper in an attempt to conceptualize the all new R35 GTR he started with what he believed was the ideal … Continue reading →

Subaru WRX STi MY11 Build – Tunehouse Style!
Subaru WRX STi MY11 Build – Tunehouse Style!

When this STI arrived at Tunehouse, the client was very specific about his needs! An engine build was in order and he only wanted the best. This client had a target power figure in mind (more on that below), and … Continue reading →

Cosworth Subaru STI build commences at Tunehouse
Cosworth Subaru STI build commences at Tunehouse

 Nathan’s Subaru STI gets a Cosworth 2.6L Crate Engine When this STI arrived at Tunehouse, the client was very specific about his needs! An engine build was in order and he only wanted the best. This client had a target … Continue reading →

Holden Commodore VE Clubsport gets a THR Spec C upgrade
Holden Commodore VE Clubsport gets a THR Spec C upgrade

Tony’s Holden VE Clubsport gets a THR Spec C Kit for the track! When this black VE Clubsport rolled into the driveway at Tunehouse, the client was pretty clear about what he wanted…. “It’s run in (had 30,000km’s on the … Continue reading →

GWS Personnel BMW 335i
GWS Personnel BMW 335i

Production Car Champion, 6 hour endurance and 12 hour endurance veteran; Meet the BMW 335i of GWS Personnel Motorsport! This BMW 335, often seen in the car park at Tunehouse is powered by BMW’s Turbocharged inline 6 cylinder engine albeit … Continue reading →

David Lord’s MY00 Subaru WRX STi at the 2011 WTAC
David Lord’s MY00 Subaru WRX STi at the 2011 WTAC

Under the Tunehouse banner at the 2011 World Time Attack was Brian and David Lord’s MY00 STI. Prepared specifically to compete in the Clubsprint class of WTAC by the Tunehouse crew, the STI underwent a birthday of mammoth proportions. Owner … Continue reading →

Tunehouse team sets the pace at the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge
Tunehouse team sets the pace at the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge

Tunehouse came well prepared for the event, fronting a two-car team consisting of  a 2010 Golf R and a 2010 Ford Focus XR5. With a typical Sydney winter weather – cold and wet – the scene was set some very … Continue reading →

Ford XR5 confirmed for the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge
Ford XR5 confirmed for the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge

Peter Beyerman’s sleek and powerful Ford Focus XR5 has been confirmed at Tunehouse’s 2nd entry into the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge. Peter came to Tunehouse after speaking with other Tunehouse customers. His XR5 is a testimony to Jim’s reputation as … Continue reading →

Tunehouse enters the World Time Attack Challenge with a Subaru WRX STi.
Tunehouse enters the World Time Attack Challenge with a Subaru WRX STi.

Tunehouse entry into this year’s World Time Attack Challenge is Fytos George’s MY08 Subaru WRX STi. Competing in the Clubsprint class, the car features a 2.6L stroker engine with hand ported heads with THR camshafts and inlet manifold, a THR … Continue reading →

THR’s Golf R set to shine at the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge
THR’s Golf R set to shine at the MOTOR Hot Tuner Challenge

We’re happy to see Dario’s Golf R completed ahead of time for the MOTOR magazine Hot Tuner Challenge. With all the mechanicals taken care of,  a set of THR stickers completes what we feel will be a serious contender. Dario, … Continue reading →

Ford FG XR6T gets THR Spec R Upgrade Kit
Ford FG XR6T gets THR Spec R Upgrade Kit

Ford XR6T at Tunehouse for a THR Spec R Upgrade Kit Having tuned some of the biggest HP street XR6 Turbo Fords in Australia, our THR (Tunehouse Racing) packages have become synonymous with results and quality for the guys flying … Continue reading →

Another Happy Subaru Client MY07 STI Upgrade Kit
Another Happy Subaru Client MY07 STI Upgrade Kit

Tunehouse has developed a number of Upgrade packages for most popular performance vehicles and it’s no surprise the MY07 STi is no exception. When this client called Tunehouse they wanted to leverage some of this experience and come up with … Continue reading →

RS Focus – Just The Beginning
RS Focus – Just The Beginning

RS Focus: Just the Beginning What would you do if you have arguably one of the Hottest Performance Hatches released in more than a decade? This client decided to throw everything at it! This RS basically took every aspect of … Continue reading →

Mini Cooper S Upgraded and Custom Tuned
Mini Cooper S Upgraded and Custom Tuned

Mini Cooper S Gets the Tunehouse Treatment! Given our experience with Euro cars in Australia, it wasn’t too much of a surprise when this little Green Mini Cooper S arrived in the Tunehouse Workshop, equipped with an owner keen to … Continue reading →

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