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Toyota / Lexus V8 auto software  See Project
We have a new program on the drawing board that will run the Lexus V8 automatic transmission as well as the engine of course. There are already quite a few Lexus V8's out there running on the 808 Delco combined with Kalmaker.
However, the biggest drawback is not being able to use the "free" Automatic that usually comes with it, and having to convert to Celica 5 speed or adapt a GM auto to it.
The Lexus transmission is electronic and functions similar to the GM 4L60e, but is more basic using a TV cable (pressure control) similar to the earlier T700.
We will be using the VR/VS V8 PCM computer to fully control things with a dedicated program.
We have come quite a long way with this, and I now have our 1967 Mercedes "finny" on the road, running this setup, see update   


GEN-3 Software Update
Work is well under way on this colossal new package, which will include some fantastic new features. It will include wideband o2 sensor interface also combined with our new enhanced multi-directional high speed data transfer. (Phew) Basically what this means is, the map you are working on will include all of the digital outputs and/or Gauge Screen. (All existing Kalmaker programs will include these in the next update as well).

This is definitely a Workshop only program, and presses the point home, that if you run a workshop and/or dyno, and are contemplating tuning Delco computers, you should be considering beginning with the earlier Kalmaker, preferably Street Pro 3, and don't leave it too late and get left behind.

Several of our Kalmaker user workshops are using a very basic off-line (not real time) GEN-3 editing package, and because they are very familiar with the Kalmaker Workshop W60 (VT V8 Commodore), which is the model before Gen 3, and also operates very similar, they are actually getting very good results, whereas the guys without Kalmaker experience are absolutely lost.
Two examples of this are,
Daniel Collins (Chipmaster), who holds the records for the Most powerful std Monaro in Oz, the Quickest Modified, and the Most powerful Supercharged.
Tim Sheather (Electronic Automotives), who tunes Peter Brock's and Steven Richards Targa Monaro's , which if they hadn't both run out of fuel on last leg, would have been 1st and 2nd in Tasmanian Targa Event. (Should have listened to Tim, Brockie……)

The point I am making is, start now, preferably on earlier Street Pro 3, then progress up to Ecotech and VT. You will then be well on the way to becoming one of the leading EFI tuners, and also have the experience to appreciate how aftermarket computers rate.
We are hoping on having our GEN 3 software ready for …….anyone remember????
Wow, how things have changed since this was written in 2005…..RIP Brockie
But coming soon, this will rock a few people………..