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2012 Holden Commodore VE Series II Sportwagon Timing Chain Replacement & Engine Mount Replacement
If you own a 2012 Holden Commodore VE Series II Sportwagon, keeping up with maintenance is essential to ensure long-term reliability and performance. Two common repairs that many VE Series II owners eventually face are timing chain replacement and engine mount replacement. At Revhigh Tuning Solutions, Paul brought in his April 2012 Holden Commodore VE Series II Sportwagon for both of these important services to keep his vehicle running smoothly and reliably. Vehicle Details V
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Jul 92 min read


⚠️ Why Carbon Buildup Happens on Diesel Engines
Modern diesel engines — especially Euro diesel vehicles like BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz — commonly suffer from carbon accumulation due to: EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems Oil vapour from the PCV system Soot recirculation Short-trip driving conditions Over time, thick carbon deposits restrict airflow inside the intake manifold and intake ports. This can lead to: Rough idle Reduced power Sluggish throttle response Poor fuel economy Increased smoke Engine he
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Apr 292 min read


Mercedes-AMG A35 (W177) Dyno Tune — Revhigh Unlocks Serious Gains
At Revhigh Tuning Solutions, we’re always chasing real-world performance backed by data—and this clean Mercedes-AMG A35 (W177) was no exception. The car came in for a full dyno session and ECU recalibration as we began unlocking its true potential. Starting from stock form, we captured baseline figures before carefully removing the ECU and bench-flashing it to safely extract the factory calibration. This allowed us to analyse the original mapping and prepare the foundation f
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Jan 292 min read


Unlocking V8 Potential: Custom Dyno Tune for the Lexus RCF
The Lexus RCF V8 returned to the dyno at Revhigh for a full custom tune, and the results speak for themselves. By fine-tuning the calibration using WINOLS in bench mode, we unlocked additional power and torque while also improving fuel efficiency. Every adjustment was aimed at creating a smoother power delivery, sharper throttle response, and those signature burbles on overrun that make a V8 truly come alive. The outcome is a Lexus RCF that feels stronger, more refined, and f
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Jan 151 min read


2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Gets a Serious Performance Upgrade with Downpipe & Armaspeed Intake
The Mercedes-Benz C300 2.0L turbo is already a refined, smooth daily driver — but from the factory it’s heavily restricted for emissions and drivability. That means there’s a lot of untapped performance hiding inside the engine. This clean 2016 C300 came into our workshop ready to be transformed.The goal? Improve airflow, sharpen throttle response, and unlock real-world performance without sacrificing reliability. The result was exactly that — and more. Performance Upgrades I
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Dec 10, 20252 min read


Reviving a German V8 Icon — Mercedes-Benz E500 (2004) Gets the Revhigh Treatment
There’s something special about the early-2000s Mercedes V8s. The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 (W211) is one of those forgotten gems — a luxury sedan hiding a true muscle car heart. With its naturally aspirated 5.0L V8, it delivers effortless torque and timeless German engineering. But like many older performance cars, it was built conservatively from the factory… leaving plenty of power on the table. So when this clean E500 rolled into the Revhigh workshop, the mission was simpl
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Dec 2, 20252 min read
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