Boostech South Island

Boostech South Island Vehicle Software Tuning and Diagnostic Specialists located in Timaru. Performance And Economical So

πŸ”§ When the Scan Tool Says "No Communication"...This Moxy MT31 arrived with an ongoing engine performance issue that had ...
23/06/2026

πŸ”§ When the Scan Tool Says "No Communication"...

This Moxy MT31 arrived with an ongoing engine performance issue that had already proven difficult to diagnose.

The biggest challenge?

❌ No reliable communication with the engine management system.

Without ECU communication, you're effectively diagnosing blind.

Using advanced diagnostic techniques and direct ECU access procedures, we were able to establish communication with the engine control system, retrieve the required data and carry out in-depth fault finding.

The result?

βœ… Fuel system fault identified
βœ… Correct repairs carried out
βœ… Machine returned to service
βœ… Minimal downtime for the customer

Modern machinery relies heavily on electronics, sensors, CAN networks and engine management systems. When something goes wrong, simply replacing parts can become an expensive guessing game.

At BoostechNZ, we specialise in diagnostics across a huge range of equipment including:

🚜 Agricultural Equipment
πŸš› Trucks & Transport
πŸš™ 4WDs & Light Commercials
🚧 Civil & Construction Machinery
⛏️ Earthmoving Equipment
βš™οΈ Industrial Engines

Whether it's a communication fault, drivability issue, intermittent shutdown, CAN network problem or performance concern, we're equipped to dig deeper than a standard code scan.

πŸ“ South Island Wide Service
πŸ“© Get in touch if your machine has a fault nobody else seems to be able to solve.

There's no better compliment than a repeat customer.This Audi Q7 was sent to us by a customer we've already helped with ...
22/06/2026

There's no better compliment than a repeat customer.

This Audi Q7 was sent to us by a customer we've already helped with two previous vehicles.

After seeing the results first-hand, they trusted us to sort this one too.

We don't take that trust lightly.

Every vehicle gets the same approach:

Diagnose it properly.

Understand the customer's goals.

Deliver a solution that's tailored to the vehicle.

Whether it's a ute, Audi, truck, tractor or digger, we're passionate about making diesels perform the way they should.

Thanks again to all our customers who continue to support this small South Island business. We genuinely appreciate every recommendation, review and referral.

If your diesel is constantly trying to regenerate, blowing warning lights, drinking fuel and threatening limp mode... it...
21/06/2026

If your diesel is constantly trying to regenerate, blowing warning lights, drinking fuel and threatening limp mode... it's probably not having a good time.

This D-Max came in with ongoing emissions system issues that needed a proper diagnosis and calibration solution.

Too many owners end up replacing sensors, filters and components without ever fixing the underlying problem.

We specialize in finding the actual cause and tailoring a solution that gets the vehicle back to being reliable and enjoyable to drive.

If your DPF is becoming your wallet's worst enemy, send us a message.

Poor old Tritons cop a hiding online.Every second comment section has a bloke who's never owned one telling everyone why...
10/06/2026

Poor old Tritons cop a hiding online.

Every second comment section has a bloke who's never owned one telling everyone why they're no good.

Meanwhile the actual owners are out there quietly towing boats, dragging trailers, crossing paddocks and racking up hundreds of thousands of k's with bu**er all fuss.

This 2017 Triton came in for our Stage 1 package and EGR solution.

πŸ”₯ 178hp β†’ 210hp
πŸ”₯ 400Nm β†’ 460Nm

The owner wasn't chasing race car numbers.

Just more grunt where it counts.

Better towing.
Better drivability.
Less gear hunting.
More smiles.

Funny thing is, the more Tritons we tune, the more convinced we become they're one of the most underrated utes on NZ roads.

The internet can keep arguing.

The owners already know. 😏

You know a vehicle's earned its keep when it's got a layer of South Island dust on it and a rooftop tent that's seen mor...
03/06/2026

You know a vehicle's earned its keep when it's got a layer of South Island dust on it and a rooftop tent that's seen more adventures than most people. 😎

This 2011 Volkswagen Touareg stopped in for our Stage 1 Tune + EGR Solution and left with a healthy bump in performance:

πŸš€ 240hp ➜ 290hp (+50hp)
πŸ’ͺ 550Nm ➜ 620Nm (+70Nm)

Plenty more torque down low, smoother power delivery, and a much nicer vehicle to drive whether it's towing, touring, or just clocking up kilometres around NZ.

No oversized exhaust.
No smoke show.
No silly numbers.

Just a properly calibrated tune that makes the most of what's already there.

Thanks for trusting us with the Touareg mate 🍻

πŸ“ Timaru Based
🚐 Mobile Service Available Across the South Island

At this point we're starting to think this bloke buys vehicles just so he can bring them back for another tune... πŸ˜‚This ...
31/05/2026

At this point we're starting to think this bloke buys vehicles just so he can bring them back for another tune... πŸ˜‚

This 2020 Hino 300 is now vehicle number FOUR we've tuned for him.

After the previous three, we reckon he already knew how this story was going to end.

βœ” Stage 1 Tune
βœ” EGR Solution
βœ” DPF Solution

Results:
πŸ”₯ 150hp ➜ 225hp (+75hp)
πŸ”₯ 420Nm ➜ 630Nm (+210Nm)

Better pulling power, improved drivability, and no more emissions-related headaches getting in the way of earning a living.

Safe to say he's a repeat offender at this point 😎

Cheers for the continued support mate, we appreciate every vehicle you trust us with.

You can always spot the Hilux owners in the Mitre 10 carpark πŸ˜… ourselves included πŸ€£βœ” Snorkel taller than the roofβœ” Mud t...
29/05/2026

You can always spot the Hilux owners in the Mitre 10 carpark πŸ˜… ourselves included 🀣

βœ” Snorkel taller than the roof
βœ” Mud tyres humming louder than the radio
βœ” Bullbar capable of moving livestock
βœ” Full tray setup
βœ” 14 iced coffees in the cup holders
βœ” Enough recovery gear to rescue a logging truck
βœ” Still somehow carrying a Red Band gumboot full of cable ties behind the seat

Owner reckoned he was sick of his mate’s 2020 D-Max sneaking past him on the open road… 🀬

Plus he wanted the thing to actually hold 6th gear without dropping back every time it saw a hill or saw a headwind.

So this one got our hot cake special:
βœ… Stage 1+ Tune
βœ… EGR Solution
βœ… DPF Solution
βœ… Transmission Tune

Results:
βš™οΈ 177HP β†’ 217HP
βš™οΈ 450Nm β†’ 550Nm

Drives like a completely different ute now. Holds gears properly, pulls way harder towing and no longer sounds like it’s fighting for its life trying to overtake a campervan.

Now both the Hilux and the D-Max are tuned… so what started as β€œjust a couple mates with work utes” has escalated into a full-time horsepower rivalry. Dirt Road Drags is officially here! πŸ˜‚

Cheers for the support lads 🍻

πŸ“© BoostechNZ South Island

Good honest DAF XF 510 through the workshop this week πŸ‘ŒThis one came in for a Stage 1 tune along with an AdBlue solution...
27/05/2026

Good honest DAF XF 510 through the workshop this week πŸ‘Œ

This one came in for a Stage 1 tune along with an AdBlue solution to sort ongoing DEF-related headaches and improve overall drivability.

Safe reliable gains, better pulling power and a much nicer truck to drive day to day.

Results:
βš™οΈ 510HP β†’ 585HP
βš™οΈ 2500Nm β†’ 2875Nm

These XF’s respond bloody well when tuned properly β€” especially under load and out on the hills.

βœ… Stage 1 Tune
βœ… AdBlue/DEF Solution
βœ… Smoother torque delivery
βœ… Better response under load
βœ… Tailored to NZ conditions

No smoke tunes. No nonsense. Just practical reliable performance.

πŸ“© Flick us a message if you want to know more.

πŸ”₯ 2020 Isuzu D-Max 3.0L Auto β€” Stage 1 + EGR/DPF SolutionAnother clean D-Max through the workshop πŸ‘ŒThis ute received:βœ… S...
24/05/2026

πŸ”₯ 2020 Isuzu D-Max 3.0L Auto β€” Stage 1 + EGR/DPF Solution

Another clean D-Max through the workshop πŸ‘Œ

This ute received:
βœ… Stage 1 ECU Tune
βœ… EGR Solution
βœ… DPF Solution
βœ… Improved throttle response
βœ… Increased towing torque
βœ… Smoother power delivery

Results:
βš™οΈ 174HP β†’ 225HP
βš™οΈ 430Nm β†’ 511Nm

These 4jj3 motors are the perfect setup for towing, open road driving and everyday use. The 3.0L D-Max platform responds EXTREMELY well to tuning while still maintaining excellent drivability and reliability when done correctly. The hidden potential in this motor is unbelievable!

All it needs is some BoostechNZ zinger sauce 🌢️πŸ”₯

πŸ“© Message the page for bookings or enquiries.

Address

7a Short Street
Timaru
7910

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+64274259108

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