Who We Are
About The Torque Lab
A purpose-built dyno tuning workshop in Hamilton, focused on one thing: reliable power, built on data.
The Story
The Torque Lab was born out of a simple frustration: too many vehicles leaving workshops with tunes that weren't verified, maps that weren't custom, and power claims that couldn't be proven.
We built a workshop around the dyno - not the other way around. Every tune we deliver comes with before-and-after data, because if you can't measure it, you can't trust it.
Based in Frankton, Hamilton, we share a facility with Gas Pedal Fabrication - Dayne's custom fabrication workshop that's been building and restoring vehicles for over 30 years. That means we can design, build, and tune performance parts all under one roof.
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Inside The Torque Lab
A look inside the workshop - The Torque Lab, Gas Pedal Fabrication, and The Partsman, all under one roof in Hamilton.
The Team
Meet the Tuners
Dayne Tyler
Founder
Dayne founded The Torque Lab to bring precision dyno tuning to the Waikato. With over 30 years in automotive performance and custom engine building, he's built and tuned everything from mild street engines to full race builds. His vision: every vehicle leaves with data-backed results, not guesswork.
Chris
Lead Tuner
Chris leads the tuning side of the workshop, bringing deep experience across Japanese imports, classic cars, and modern performance platforms. From Haltech and Link ECU setups to factory ECU remapping, he's the one dialling in the calibration on the dyno.
Dion
Approved ECU Installer
Dion handles ECU installations, wiring, and sensor calibration. His methodical approach to data logging and diagnostics ensures every installation is clean, reliable, and ready for tuning. The go-to for complex standalone ECU fitments.
Our Equipment
Tools of the Trade
Mainline Hub Dyno
Our hub-mounted chassis dynamometer connects directly to the wheel hubs - no tyre slip, no heat build-up, fully repeatable results. It's 4WD and AWD compatible out of the box, and it's the same technology used by vehicle manufacturers for factory testing.
Haltech ECU Systems
We're experienced across the full Haltech range including the Elite 2500, Sport, and IC-7 dash. From simple plug-in upgrades to full wire-in installations with CAN integration.
Link ECU Systems
Link G4X, Thunder, and Fury ECUs - plug-in and wire-in. We handle installation, base map configuration, and full custom tuning on the dyno.
HP Tuners VCM Suite
For factory ECU remapping on GM, Ford, Dodge, and other OEM platforms. MPVI3 interface with full read/write capability.
Want to see the workshop?
Come in for a chat, check out the dyno, and talk through your build. No pressure, no hard sell.
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