The Nissan Skyline GT-R was engineered with one purpose in mind, to take out the competition in the world of motorsports. In 1989, the R32 was the first Skyline to wear the GT-R nameplate since its semi-retirement in 1973. The return of the R32 Skyline GT-R resulted in domination of […]
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Street & Strip Subaru STI | 457 WHP 10-Second Daily Driver
For some people, heads-up drag racing is the ultimate proof of automotive prowess. For Ben Hochman, the desire to own a Subaru and the need to drag-race were both satisfied when he purchased an Impreza 2.5RS while still in high school. A few bolt-ons and a few hundred bottles of […]
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Engine Fasteners 101: Keeping It All Together
The power potential of an engine platform increases as you increase the redline potential of the engine. However, one would assume that doubling the engine RPM doubles the load on all of the reciprocating components. In fact, the actual relationship between engine speed and load is as follows. The load […]
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GoPro HERO 4 Session
ACTION! THE YOUTUBE AGE CREATED A BREEDING GROUND FOR HOMEMADE Internet stars. GoPro jumped onto this opportunity and became one of the leading names in action cameras. Now on its fourth generation of cameras, GoPro introduced its latest addition to the HERO4 series, the HERO4 Session. This new form factor claims […]
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4.2-liters And Two Turbos Boost The Nissan 350Z To New Heights
Six cylinders, twin turbochargers and a half liter of additional displacement can only equal one thing: stuff-you-in-your-seat exhilaration. As if the torque of a solid 3.5-liter V6 engine weren’t enough, imagine the thrust of over 4-liters combined with 19 psi boost pressure. The end result: 763 horsepower and 646 lb-ft […]
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Head Gasket 101: The Ultimate Matchmaker
Metal. liquid, or composite, the main function of any gasket is the same: seal the deal. Depending on the pressures to be contained, the flatness of the mating surfaces and the fluid being transferred there’s an ideal material and design for the gasket. Nearly all critical sealing surfaces on high-performance […]
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Clean & Mean 500 HP Honda S2000
Envisioning a goal is what separates a project car from a money pit. With a goal in mind, budgets can be set, parts can be selected and the project can realize closure. Without an end goal in mind, it’s impossible to gauge how much time and money will be spent […]
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Silver 1,075 WHP Toyota Supra Sleeper Leaves a Lasting Impression
A famous author once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This sentiment couldn’t ring more true for Andy Ramseier and his first experience with a JZA80 Toyota Supra Turbo. Ramseier was in high school at the time and was a passenger in a friend’s […]
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Exedy’s 512WHP Nissan GT-R R34 Osaka Circuit Commuter
The race circuit is often the proving grounds for automotive technology. When engineers create performance products, race platforms often serve as the test bed for research and development. Sometimes this technology trickles down to the street once proven on the track. If an engineer happens to work at Exedy Corporation’s […]
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Garage G-Force Builds an Every Man’s Mitsubishi EVO IX
Contrary to popular belief, many of the best tuners and cars are not located in the heart of the metropolis called Tokyo. Instead, they’re found in the more rural or industrial sections of Japan. While some have grown to include facilities within the big, densely populated cities, many share a […]
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Toyota Debuts S-FR at The Tokyo Motor Show
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES S-FR CONCEPT Source : Toyota Press Site JP Tokyo, Japan, October 8, 2015 – The Toyota S-FR is a concept vehicle that continues the proud heritage of Toyota’s fun-to-drive lightweight sports cars. Pitched as an entry-level model, the new concept emphasizes responsiveness, and aims to make a whole […]
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2015 IDRC Series Finals Preview
The last and final stop this season will be back in Fontana at the Autoclub Dragway on October 25th! Buy your tickets now here… http://tickets.thefoat.com/IDRC/
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TEIN EDFC Active Pro
QUICK TO ADAPT ACTIVE SUSPENSION HELPED BOLSTER THE WILLIAMS FW15C FORMULA ONE car to win the Constructor’s Championship in 1993. The concept was then banned the very next season for being an unfair advantage. While this advantageous design may not be allowed in some tiers of pro racing, the TEIN EDFC Active Pro […]
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Engine Bearings 101 | Constructed, Crushed, & Clearanced for Max Performance
An engine’s main and rod bearings rarely get the spotlight. They aren’t shiny like pistons or massive like a crankshaft or connecting rods. They are simply a bunch of half- circle shells of metal that get little respect and little attention in most engine builds. In reality, the purpose served […]
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715 WHP STM Tuned Subaru Impreza RS Drag Car Breaks into the 8s
Bad experiences and misdirection rank high on the list of enthusiast fallouts with their car and the automotive industry. Getting taken for a ride applies to more than just passengers in a taxicab. While there are a number of shops chasing the almighty dollar with little regard for customer service, […]
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