What do ultra-thin televisions, energy-saving light bulbs and your buddy’s new tactical flashlight have in common? They’re all likely powered by LEDs. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, have been around for many years now. Originally used in infrared applications and as indicator lights in electronic devices, early LEDs suffered from low […]
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Injector Dynamics Releases The ID1700
GO WITH THE FLOW MORE POWER CALLS FOR MORE AIR AND MORE FUEL. TO HANDLE HIGH fuel demands, Injector Dynamics partnered with Bosch Motorsport to develop the ID1700. Designed for high flow rates and high rail pressures, the ID1700 delivers fuel at 1,725cc/min at 43.5psi, up to 2,640cc/min at 101.5psi. […]
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547 WHP EVO X Resurrected With Less To Deliver More
ANCIENT GREEK MYTHOLOGY OFFERS us the cautionary tale of Icarus, son of Daedalus. Presented with waxen wings that offered him the gift of flight, Icarus ignored the warnings about the capabilities of his new toy and suffered a fatal fall into the ocean because of it. Had he not been […]
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405WHP Blown S2000 Stalks San Diego Streets
THOSE OFTEN-QUOTED WORDS WEIGH HEAVILY ON ANYONE WHO HAS EVER ATTEMPTED to build a project car. We’ve all fallen victim to the impulse purchase that turns your vehicle-building fun into an underfunded, over-budget nightmare that ends up sitting in a garage, collecting dust, dents and death stares from our angry significant […]
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Boost vs. Compression: Benefits of High Boost Levels and High Compression Ratios
One-thousand horsepower, four-cylinder engines are today’s reality in import drag racing. This reality includes the leading-edge forced induction and engine-management technologies that make power production the easy part of building a racecar. Today’s performance engines are running at higher boost pressure levels and higher compression ratios than ever before. Understanding […]
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Dual 240SX’s Rocking RB26DETT Engines
INFORMATION OVERLOAD IS ALL TOO COMMON IN OUR HYPERCONNECTED ONLINE WORLD. Constantly bombarded with data, advertising claims and anecdotes from every angle, it’s difficult to decipher what to believe and what to disregard. This influx of information is especially true in the performance automotive community. You have to be careful […]
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The RAYS Engineering Gram Lights 57Transcend
ON A ROLL WHEN IT COMES TO CARS, GADGETS, APPLIANCES AND NEARLY ANY TECH YOU CAN think of, manufacturers strive for less weight and more strength. The results yield higher speed, better performance and improved durability. The RAYS Engineering Gram Lights 57Transcend design features a one-piece cast construction using RCT […]
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EVO vs GT-R: The 9-second Question
There isn’t a supercar at any price that run the quarter mile in 9.5 seconds. That’s right. If you wanted a turn-key streetcar that could run the quarter-mile in under 10 seconds on radials tires with a fuel you can get at the pump, a million dollars wouldn’t deliver. However, […]
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Wilwood Introduces Its Front and Rear Brake Kits For The 2015+ Ford Mustang
STOP HORSING AROUND THE LATEST MODEL FORD MUSTANG DELIVERS NEW LOOKS, AN ECOBOOST FOUR cylinder turbocharged engine and updated suspension that makes it handle like a totally di fferent animal. An exceptional handling car can handle turns even better when outfitted with an e ffective braking system. Aiding the 2015+ Ford Mustang’s […]
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How to Properly Tune your ECU for Power, Efficiency, and Reliability
Before the advent of plug-and-play engine management systems, affordable UEGO sensors, and open-source reflash programs, the number of engine management “tuners” were limited. Before plug-and-play, a stand-alone system required hours for proper installation of the flying-lead harness. The complexity of the install deterred many from learning the skills necessary for […]
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JE Pistons Releases The JE Pro Seal Gasket For The VR38DETT
SEAL IT UP MORE POWER REQUIRES EXTRA STRENGTH TO MATCH. AIMING TO replace stock VR38DETT head gaskets with a stronger solution, JE Pistons’ Pro Seal o ffers its MLS Head Gaskets. Every JE Pro Seal gasket utilizes AISI 304 stainless steel with in-line laser precision cutting and multi-stage embossing to ensure […]
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402WHP STI-swapped WRX Levels Mountains with Ease
EVERY MOTORSPORTS ENTHUSIAST SHOULD BE FAMILIAR with the names Subaru and Cosworth. Both brands are synonymous with a strong racing heritage and tradition in both rally racing and Formula 1. A combination of the two companies’ best wares might make for an ideal platform that could terrorize the countryside with […]
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1,272 WHP R35 GT-R Streetcar Slices Into the 8-second Barrier
Everyone has a bucket list and no two lists are ever the same. The owner of this 2012 Nissan GT-R has had owning a Skyline GT-R (R32, R33, R34) on his bucket list for about 10 years. According to the owner, “I always wanted to own a Skyline GT-R, but […]
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Clearing Up Your Headlight Restoration Concerns
Cloudy and hazy headlight lenses make your car look like it’s suffering from a terrible case of cataracts. Not only do they look weathered, they also reduce the amount of light being projected and potentially impede the ability to see as well at night. This was hardly an issue prior […]
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Headlight Restoration Product Showcase
In order to fairly evaluate these headlight restoration products, we’ve sourced headlights from our Local Pick Your Part salvage yard to serve as test samples. These headlights are from 1994-1997 Honda Accords and feature similar wear, pitting, oxidation and UV damage. Each product will be tested on a portion of […]
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