Our Services
Mail Order Tuning
Don’t have a local trusted tuner?
We offer remote and mail order tuning for most diesel powered vehicles.
Dyno Tuning
Want to have your vehicle verified and tuned on our chassis dyno?
We offer custom in-house dyno tuning that will result in a tune designed for your specific vehicle, mods and driving style. It’s a great option if you want to make the most out of the engine or want us to verify the operating state of the vehicle.
Towing, overtaking, turbo lag, and limp mode
are the biggest running concerns with a turbo diesel powered vehicle.
Here at Border Automotive Engineering and Tuning we provide Dyno Tuning and Mail Order Remapping services.
What is our difference?
We Are Master Tuners
We possess in-depth expertise in understanding the intricacies of combustion engines and electronic fuel injection systems.
With our team of experienced professionals, we develop custom tunes and solutions, delivering on-the-spot support and comprehensive technical know-how.
By writing our own tunes, we ensure complete control over the optimisation process. We are fully aware of the ways you use your machinery and the rationale behind them, eliminating the need for third-party involvement to relay information to you.
Did You Know?
Almost all turbo diesel powered vehicles sold have been engineered to deliver a certain power level from factory that allows the vehicles to pass various testing including emissions tests. Generally speaking turbo diesel engines are capable of making much more power than what they were released with from factory.
What Can We Do?
We are able to take the factory calibration (or tune) and modify it in a way that achieves many things including more power and torque, less turbo lag, more accelerator pedal response, reduced limp mode issues, disabled EGR systems, shortened glow plug times, etc. Conservative gains from 20% can be achieved with ease.
Fuel Efficiency
Increase in fuel efficiency by up to 15% (Dependent on vehicle and driving style)
Power and Torque
Typical increases of 20-30% on completely stock vehicles with no supporting mods. (Vehicle dependant)
Drivability
More linear and responsive throttle response resulting in smoother acceleration and control
Customer Reviews
My Gu was a bit of a laggy heap of shit and always ran high egts as it didn’t come on boost quick enough. Went into limp mode everytime I got on the freeway.
After the remap its amazing to drive, great torque I’m blown away even people who own 4.2s are surprised.
Thank you guys, love the tune, it’s changed the car. Cant wait to get it on the tracks and really test it out.
As if you needed another glowing 5 star review but I will anyway…
Huge improvement in throttle response and delivery of power. It really does transform the vehicle. The extra torque and power is very noticeable when towing.
Looking at 5-10% improved fuel economy so far and EGT’s are slightly less. What is not to like here? Do yourself a favour and get it done. Yo will not regret it.
The remap is awesome easy to deal with Jamie and answered all questions I had and easy to install great fast turnaround would definitely recommend getting one if you haven’t yet look forward to the bigger remap later
Mate just gotta say a huge thanks for the tune in my patrol. Wow night and day. There’s a pretty steep hill when you leave Launceston and I usto have to go back to 4th to get up. Now hit the bottom in 5th and held speed the whole way up and 50 degrees cooler when I get to the top. Also it was about 12 to 13L per 100ks now it’s about 10L. So stoked with it
Jamie at boarder automotive knows he’s stuff I have a direct injection patrol with all the mods and fully rebuilt but was still a pig on hills took it to Jamie and it’s a completely different car has a lot more low down power and egts have decreased by nearly half increased fuel economy great job and very professional service thanks again
The 3” exhaust and remaped ECU has transformed the vehicle. Much better to drive now and good mid range power. Fuel economy has not been affected. Last 3 months average was 9.7L/100. Previous 3 years average was 10L/100. Highly recommend this upgrade.
Hands down best mod I’ve done to the nav….. Thanks mate
One of the best mods I did for torque and power
What a kick up the ass the tune gave to my old ute!! Its done north of 400,000 on the clock and going stronger than ever lol.
Thanks a lot for providing a good product. cheers
Robert
Order ecu 3 days was on my door installed went for a test drive and thought I was in the wrong car.
Driveability in town and highway now has by far exceeded my expectations.
Complete stock nav standard exausht everything.
Very happy and can now tow my toy hauler with out fear on the highway.
Thanks Jamie legend
I recently bought a new ECU for my stock D22. When I installed it there was a minor issue. Contacted Jamie and a replacement one was sent out. I found that the instructions were excellent and clear. The customer service was excellent. My only issue now is that my throttle controller has had to be turned down. Would highly recommend this to everyone.
Jamie was a pleasure to deal with, and the end product is amazing!
Stage 1 Remap made an incredible difference, particularly noticeable in 1st and 2nd. Really smooth, boost nice and early and great performance.
Jamie was really helpful through out and ECU was returned in super safe and packaged nicely.
Couldn’t recommend enough.
If you have any doubts let me assure you this remap needs to be done. Transforms the CRD into a touring machine. Plonks along with my heavy KK and makes it feel easy.
When the usually placid wife starts racing cars off the lights you know you are onto a good thing.
Have your boost set to 20, have this remap done, then enjoy the experience.
Just fitted my Jamie knobel remap and am honestly speechless, from the amount of torque increased to the general drivability i cannot fault it! Was delivered way before I expected and he was happy to answer all my questions without hesiation. Strongly recommend!
Jamie made the whole process so easy and stress free, I would’ve struggled otherwise! Very detailed Info on the website and aswell! The product speaks for itself, can’t believe the difference in power! Loving it
Thanks Jamie!
Don’t think twice about buying this remap, I wish I had of done it a year and a half ago.
The best modification I’ve ever bought for a car. The Ute is actually drivable and can keep up with patrols on the road!! pushes along 32s like it’s nothing.
Shout out to Jamie knobel, absolutely a great a bloke and great information. Thank you !
Jamie was a legend on helping out got back to me straight away and deliver was quicker then expected.
Also guided me through it all which was very helpful
All set up and now the ute is a beast
Thanks Jamie
Got the stage 2, holy crap, it is honestly almost keeping up with my mates 210hp td patrol, it has so much torque and builds boost nice and quick, it also has a much meaner tone and soots now
From the very beginning Jamie was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, going above and beyond remapping my ECU for me the same day I dropped it off, on a long weekend nonetheless.
Once fitted back into my Patrol, and the boost adjusted accordingly to suit the tune, it is honestly like night and day. In the 8 years of owning this ZD30, all of the supporting modifications, not a single one has had anywhere the impact this remap has.
My car was purchased by me from a dealer completely factory, I got lucky and found someone selling a stage 1 ecu cheap in exchange for my old one. I did supporting mods for stage 2 and have recently installed, with the main factor being a noticeable amount of torque increase, I will shortly continue my progress and be doing the supporting mods for stage 3. My d22 has over 350,000km on it and I give it a hard time.
Props to Jamie for making us THE BEST bang for buck mod. It’s three bolts and 10 minutes of your time to put a smile on your face
I have owned my patrol for 7 years and always percerviered that its a 3t+ brick on wheels just accept the performance. Overtaking was always nerve wracking, uphills meant chasing gears and dropping speed, 35s offroad meant anything above 1st gear high range was useless…
Recently had the car off the road prepping it for a big trip and decided to send my ecu to this business for a remap. I can only summise that this remap has completely transformed the car, I just got back from a 4500km trip to Alice Springs, Finke and Simpson desert, car averaged 12l per 100 loaded, overtaking is now seemingly effortless, held speed uphills in 5th gear cruise control set and drove the entire simpson desert in 2nd and 3rd gear high range big sand dunes and all. Biggest proving factor was I took a friend for a drive and he commented on the night and day difference only a few hundred metres down the road, the low down torque is very noticeable.
Best bang for buck mod I have ever done! I now dont even consider the idea of an engine conversion on my patrol.
Thanks Jamie
Absolutely stoked with the dyno tune, totally different car to drive. Jamie has so much knowledge and so easy to talk to he explained everything, would definitely recommend him. Couldn’t be happier.
So much more power, and torque. Can’t comment of fuel usage yet but the patrol actually almost drives like a normal car. That’s a big ask with 35’s.
I can’t Thanks enough to Jamie.
I need my car for weekend and decided to remap the ECU before going away. Best customer service and reliable and send me a remap ecu in 2 days. Just installed on my car and did test drive, can’t believe how much different make on my car.
Car sounds is much smoother and powerful even on low rpm, very responsive on any stage speed . I wish did it very much sooner. I highly recommend anyone with d22 zd30 do not wait or spend toooo much money for mods, DO THE REMAPPING WITH JAMIE ASAP and you will love your car even more than ever.
Jamie was great and kept me informed throughout the whole process, was honest on availability and time frames and the remap is better than another remap I have had in my car previously from another company! Will be directing anyone who asks me straight to Jamie from now on
Gidday mate. Over 3 tanks of fuel, about 100L each, I get 19L/100km towing our caravan.
I don’t spare the pedal. I was running along 100kph on the highway. If i nursed it I would probably get better. It has exceeded my expectations. I cant believe how much extra power it has. It’s like a new car.
Jamie is extremely helpful emailed him about my car quick reply and explains everything for easy understanding so glad a mate told me about them
100% recommend this remap and company friendly service and heaps of help
I messaged Jamie as I wanted to have my ECU remapped and i had a spare i wanted to sell. Jamie gave me a discounted price for the supply of an extra ECU to him. He was able to remap my ECU and send it back to me overnight. Made a great difference to my car, i wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to anyone.
Just received and fit one of these remaps for my navara zd30, would highly recommend this remap, over any chips on the market
I recently sent my ECU from NZ to Jamie to have re mapped, using the instructions on the website, removal was easy, sent it away and before i knew it it was back, installed the ECU dialed in the boost, the car is now transformed! the difference the tune made is unreal! no more limp mode, more power than ever, i no longer get “hill anxiety” in fact now i’m passing cars on hills which was unheard of before, would highly recommend getting this done i only wish i had done it a long time ago!
In all honesty I was a little sceptical you could get more out of an old zd navara. Over the years I did the mods to improve the running and longevity of this engine. Then bitting the bullet recently get an exhaust after starting to tow a trailer which improved towing substantially, but.. never could I imaging the improvement this remapping would achieve, don’t think I need to sell it for Baet. Spend the money. I’m going to have fun running this old ute around for plenty more years now. Thanks
I’m so glad I found Jamie through Facebook Patrol page’s. His attention to customer service and his workmanship is awesome. My patrol has gone from being Dr Jeckyl to Mr Hyde, it’s so much more responsive and has much more power and torque. I’ve fallen in love with my patrol again. Thank you heaps Jamie.
After speaking with Jamie about the benefits of doing the ecu upgrade I procrastinated for a while eventually got it done and what a game changer! Anyone that has the patrol or navara needs to get one of these tunes, it turns the vehicle into a completely different car. Thanks you again Jaime 👌👌
This has made a big difference on my car has improved idle speed and durability feels like a new and and feel great thank you
Car went from struggling at 100 on the flat to climbing up hill to 120 with ease, car even idles better
All I’m going to say is omg
I never would of thought my patrol could go so good i am very very happy with the remap
It’s like driving a hole different car
Thank you very much 5 stars highly recommended to any one with a zd30 patrol
A different car to drive no more turbo lag it loves 4th and 5th gear amazing.
Thank you Jamie, for making the old ‘Trol more than awesome!
The last car I drove with as much power as this was a mates v8 Landcruiser.
Next goal is a trip to Lavington for a full Dyno tune!
Thanks again Jamie! You are a legend!!!!!!
If you were ever wondering if you should get your diesel tuned just do it and definitely use baet.
I just received my mail order ecu tune from Jamie for my zd30 di and holy crap.
Better then I ever imagined I had no idea my little 3L could pull like this.
Power and torque is way up, it’s loads more responsive and the egt’s are down.
Nice work mate 110% happy and 110% recommend.
The remap is the best mod on the car so far! The power and torque increase is unbelievable, car is completely transformed so much nicer to drive on and off road.
Thanks Jamie
One of the best mods I’ve done and definitely best bang for buck Jamie was a great help and a top bloke to talk to couldn’t thank him enough highly recommend him 👌
Prior to getting my ECU remapped, my car was gutless, I was having problems with Turbo Spike and basically it wouldnt have pulled the skin off a rice pudding. I was given Jamies details and told he was doing wonders. Upon fitting my remapped ECU I then took it for a run and straight away noticed a huge difference. I wanted to take a run up the Range before I was fully convinced, The change that the remap had made in my cars power was unreal. Absolutely fantastic job, more power, more torque. I have no problem in telling my mates about Jamie’s work. Fantastic work mate. Thankyou.
Don’t hesitate about this remap, I put off getting one for about three months then thought I’d give a remap a crack I’m telling you now it’s the best inexpensive mod you can do with great gains,
5 stars wish I did it sooner thanks Jamie.
Felt the difference straight away and I was absolutely mind blown and the improvement that I had gained. One of the best mods I have done to date.
Just put a remapped ECU in my d22 navara and can’t believe it’s the same car. Heaps more power. Instructions were super easy to follow. Thanks Jamie highly recommended.
Awesome increase in bottom end power.
Got the entry level tune. Only have an exhaust and snorkel. Have also tweaked the boost with a mechanical boost controller.
Jamie is extremely knowledgeable and happy to chat on the phone for any questions.
Highly recommend.
Easy as to install, with loads more torque and power it’s just so much better to drive. Highly recommend the remap for d22 zd30. It was a pleasure dealing with Jamie, he made everything so easy, answering my many questions thanks again.
Couldn’t be happier with my remap!
Has completely transformed the drive ability of my Ute on and off-road without compromising safety. 100% recommended! Best modification I’ve bought.
Thankyou so much for the remap. My headaches are gone too so that’s good… Awesome service turnaround was so quick and price to match… 🤙🏼
10/10 for professionalism any questions I had were answered, very pleased with the power/torque improvements, better than expected gone from struggling uphills to cruising up a breeze. Drive ability has become much better. Best advancement I’ve done would highly recommend.
Jamie Knobel has worked absolute wonders and made me love my car even more! His work is out of this world and I would definitely recommend him to anybody that is looking for improvement!
Got in touch with Jamie and told him my circumstances, he rushed through an ECU for me
4 days to my house in QLD. It has changed my Ute drastically, I am so impressed. Fantastic product and service highly recommended
Jamie remapped my 2003 gu zd30 di patrol and it’s made a huge difference to the old girl. The low end torque has improved and I can’t wait to hook the van up and test it some more. Jamie was fantastic in answering all my questions and a super quick turn around on the postage.
Can’t rate him and his work highly enough!
Top notch. I spent $1200 on a previous custom tune, this slams it especially at half the price. Very little turbo lag, very linear and quite a bit more power. I love it and Jamie was awesome to talk to very honest in what he says and knowledgeable in what he does. I’ll be sending anyone who asks about a tune his way.
I had Jamie remap my GU CRD ute, the difference in power is fantastic, egt’s are lower and no fear of hitting limp mode. I’m extremely happy with the results, and would recommend this service to any ZD30 owner.
Best mod I’ve done so far, no more turning the ac off when I need to go up a hill or overtake someone. So much more torque.
Jamie was helpful in answering some of my questions. Once i received the remap and had it fitted i can’t believe the difference it made. Thankyou
Got a remap done by these guys and has made a massive improvement on the car, best modification i have done hands down and the team at border automotive are easy to talk to and happy to answer any questions
Highly recommen
Night and day difference wakes up the car and makes is super driveable once you get it you will question why it took you so long to get
I’ve had 2 mail order tunes done by Jamie both for zd30di patrols. Absolutely the best thing I have ever done. So much more torque and power and no more throttle lag. Extremely easy to deal with and such a quick turn around. Thanks Jamie! Would recommend this upgrade to anyone with a zd30di!
I purchased an exchange option and after having it installed all i can say is wow. Great product. Thanks
After fitting the remapped ecu i noticed the difference right away. More power and torque, making it a lot nicer to drive. One of the best mods i’ve done.
It’s been in and out of mechanics for years since my oil light’s been a problem. So… New HD clutch, Full engine rebuild (320k), 3″ exhaust, stage 1 turbo….. the list is long. Once I got it back on the road there were teething problems, found Border by chance and got their remap…. There is no words guys, it’s literally a new car. will be recommending you to anyone that needs it… peace out.. 🤙
Thank you to Jamie and is team at Baet.com.au. I highly recommend them to anyone couldn’t be more happier with there service and the out come on my Nav I feel like Tim the tool man power power thanks again
10/10 can’t recommend one of Jamie’s remaps enough! Installation took me about 15 minutes and I had no idea what I was doing before I started. Thanks again Jamie your a legend!
Excellent, better throttle response. definitely more torque as pulling up hills in 5th 110klm that would normally would have me drop a gear and at 100klm.
Love the better driving experience
Honestly best thing I’ve done this tune pared with the stage 1 cct turbo gives me the power it should of had from factory defiantly recommend you guys and probably will be back for more power
Highly recommend the remap for d22 zd30 navara by far the best mod I’ve done , pleasure to deal with Jamie fast reply’s to any questions thanks again
I am absolutely stoked with the mail order ecm I have received from Jamie. The turn around time was 3 days and the tune makes my D22 feel like it has been towing a loaded car trailer all its life! Very happy customer and I will be recommending boarder automotive engineering and tuning to all my friends who also have navaras.
Thank you kindly mate.
I absolutely love LOOOOVE how my D22 runs now! Made a huge difference & I’m so happy with it.
Thank you so much & keep doing what you’re doing mate.
Gday Jamie,
Just wanted to give you an update on the old bus.
We drove it to Geelong for the first time yesterday. Went like a champ. Sat on 110 easy with EGTs around 350 going up to 420 on inclines, it didn’t struggle at all, just gave it a little prod of the throttle and it would pull up the hill and actually speed up even with the ac on.
Sitting on 100 EGTs are around 280-300 and overtaking is a breeze.
We managed to get 900km out of 113ltrs of fuel with the aircon running as well.
Very happy thanks mate 👍
Professional quick response for problems, and now have a vehicle that is a pleasure to drive. Thankyou.
Received an exchanged remapped ecu for my ZD30 and installed, what a difference! Would recommend BAET for people seeking the same. Quick response and delivery, genuinely very helpful.
I was always a bit sceptical about mail order tunes but having gotten mine back for BAET and driving for a week now, it’s honestly like a different car. I now have genuine confidence to pull into traffic, or to over take while towing my camper trailer.
If you’re on the fence, hopefully this is the review that gets you over.
I bought the new yd25 remapped ecu and it’s probably the best thing you could buy for the d22. I have 33s a shit load of gear in the canopy and it makes it feel like it was stock plus abit more. Would highly recommend this to anyone who has a d22 yd25. Jaime was also very very helpful any question I asked he could answer and pointed me in the right direction. Great bloke.
Its a night and day difference. Its definitely no race car, but feels so much better to drive. It was also such an easy process, sent and received within a couple of business days. I would highly recommend it. I’m not chasing mad power, just reliability and its now exactly where I want it. Thanks Jamie!!!
So often, power claims on paper don’t translate to real world performance. But when my re-mapped ecu arrived in the mail, I couldn’t wait to install it.
I’d been a little disappointed with my previous mods – the 3” exhaust, snorkel, intercooler, boost tee and CCT all gave small improvements as they were installed, but none pushed me into my seat.
Once the remapped ecu was installed though, everything came together in a profound way. It started straight away, sounded smoother and Just backing the car out of the driveway, it felt stronger. Taking off in first gear brought a huge smile to my face, then after passing through a few more gears, I knew this was something special. The torque surge is so strong now that it literally pushes me back in my seat. Acceleration is effortless and even fifth gear feels strong up hills! Overtaking is a joy and I have confidence the old Nav will respond willingly to my every command.
Thanks BAET, you’ve given me a permanent smile! 😄👍🏼
Just got my ecu remap from Jamie Knobel. Couldn’t be happier feels like a different car. He’s a top man answered all my questions, and had no issues getting it here to New Zealand,
Would recommend it to any one who’s after a lil more grunt! 10/10
Great service and knowledge, Jamie didn’t hesitate to answer with any question I had and can’t be more happier with the product, the ol nav definitely got a few extra ponies under the hood.
I ordered the stage one mail tune, very happy with the results.
before my d22 was a slut and barely pulled up hills, now it’s climbing hills in 5th gear and instant power when i accelerate. quick and easy mod , well worth the money!
Much better response straight off the bottom of the throttle. Money well spent. Fast turn around. Awesome service.
Way beyond my expectations for a mail tune.
Excellent service and turn around.
Running 20 psi and pulls the caravan like its not even hooked up.
Egt down by 100 deg.
And no more limp mode.
After speaking with Jamie on many occasions prior to my purchase, it’s great to deal with someone who is genuine, honest and very professional in their business dealings. The upgrade is far better than I expected, just wish I had done it years ago. I will have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Border Automotive.
Many thanks
Had my car tuned by these guys can hands down say what a difference it has made. I towed my camper on the weekend and I didn’t even have to drive it hard it just cruised along even when I hit a hill. Well deffs recommend these guys to all my mates. Thanks
Our History
Border Automotive Engineering and Tuning started life from a hobby and passion in diesel performance. We started with a primary focus on the Nissan ZD30 D22 Navara back in 2012 and have developed tunes for lightly and heavily modified vehicles and everything in between.
We then added tooling and knowledge which equipped us to tune everything and anything. We have a 2WD chassis dyno and focus on diesel tuning including the Ag and machine sector.
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0260 410 710
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info@baet.com.au
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