Like a fine spirit, refining your ride sometimes requires progressive improvement over time. This distillation process often results in parts upgrades and retuning as limitations are discovered and more horsepower is desired. Finding the performance limitations of engine and power adding components is a part of this process, and Michael […]
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Nismo GT40-R32 | 533 Horsepower, 91-octane Track Terror
It’s a dream that few will realize, but nearly every import-performance enthusiast seems to have. Of course, we are talking about owning your own GT-R. Whether you know about the GT- R from the internet and your favorite magazines or it is just your car of choice on video games, […]
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Acura NSX Features and Options on Display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
RETURN OF THE NSX Aug 14, 2015 – CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. On display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering was a trio of all-new Acura NSX models, two of which were shown for the first time. As the first build-to-order vehicle for Acura, the all-new NSX will feature an extensive array […]
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711 WHP K24-Powered Turbo Honda Civic CX
Years of experience will often compensate for a lack of resources when someone is a die-hard enthusiast. History has shown that a few dedicated and experienced racers can hit the track with a grassroots operation and still set records or take home an event win. Knowledge and expertise is something […]
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$53K Racecar That Can Make You $200K
Mazda Announces Global MX-5 Cup Race Car Pricing – Initial Orders Being Accepted for the $53,000 Ready-to-Race 2016 MX-5 Miata – SOURCE Mazda North American Operations IRVINE, Calif. (October 1, 2015) – The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the most road-raced production car in the world. The reason is simple – […]
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OEM Audio Plus 2015 WRX/STI Tweeter and Carbon Fiber Subwoofer System
TURN IT UP WHEN IT COMES TO IN-CAR AUDIO, THERE AREN’T MANY OPTIONS THAT EXCEL IN quality while remaining aesthetically subtle. OEM Audio Plus specializes in providing both: an optimized listening experience from hardware that looks like it came factory equipped with the vehicle. The company’s latest installment is designed, engineered and […]
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Engine Block Tech 101: Go Bigger or Go Stronger the Right Way
Bigger, stronger, or both bigger and stronger? When performance goals require increased engine displacement or projected cylinder pressures and power levels exceed factory block capabilities, the engine block will need to be addressed. The engine block serves as the foundation for the entire engine. Its primary purpose is to establish […]
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All-Sport Mitsubishi EVO VIII Attacks Cones and Quarters
Street, strip, cones and courses. Building a car that performs competently in all arenas is no easy feat. In fact, finding the right combination to accommodate all of these motorsports can prove to be downright frustrating. But for some, all-sport status is essential. What would be better than a machine […]
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TOMEI POWERED Dissects the FA20 | Flat Four
If the Toyota 4AG is a firecracker, the Subaru/Toyota FA20 is a stick of dynamite. Featuring direct injection, high compression, four valves per cylinder, and variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust events, the FA20 showcases today’s latest engine technologies. This compact, all-aluminum, 2.0-liter boxer engine delivers performance through […]
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2016 DSPORT Tokyo Auto Salon Tour
THE RETURN TO JDM LAND Mark your calendars and get ready to join DSPORT Magazine in Japan for the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is packed with an itinerary to cover all the best automotive culture of Japan. The official tour begins in Los Angeles, California as the […]
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Auto Meter Adds New Looks to its GPS Speedometer Lineup
SPEED SENSING GPS IS NOT USED JUST FOR NAVIGATION ANYMORE. SELF-CONTAINED GPS UNITS CAN simplify dash setups while adding useful functions. Auto Meter recently introduced a full lineup of GPS speedometer options and are now adding the Carbon Fiber, Traditional Chrome and Z Series to the list. These speedometers require no calibration […]
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Daily-Driven Subaru STI Makes 565 WHP The Hard Way
There are no “born” drivers, only fast learners. Driving a car well is a skill that comes from instruction, experience and tons of practice. As a driver’s skill set improves, the need for greater vehicle performance follows suit. During the week, Paul Nardi uses his 2008 Subaru Impreza STI to […]
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Titan Built 1,067 WHP Toyota Supra Earns Bragging Rights
Competition motivates. When the contest is between father and son, that atmosphere takes on an entirely new meaning. Doug Perera and his son Anthony love high- performance. After Anthony built a 1,041-horsepower EVO VIII, Doug was motivated to show his son that he could do a little better. Deciding to […]
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850 WHP XS Engineering Time Attack Nissan R32 GT-R
Small guerilla armies consistently defeat some of the most capable and properly-trained government armies around the world. In these instances, unconventional tactics and methods lead to victory over superior forces. In the motorsports’ arena, there is no combative force bigger than an OEM. Blank-check budgets and extensive staffs of engineers, […]
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786 HP Turbocharged K-series Honda Civic Aims At Eights
Changing up the program keeps the interest alive. Staying with the program includes evolving with the trends and the times. Long-time Honda fanatic Paul Armstrong wanted to build another Honda Civic, but he wanted to build it differently. His first build was a Civic coupe, his second was a CR-X. […]
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