Maximizing performance is all about timing. Launches, gear changes, braking points, you name it, a few milliseconds difference is all it takes to either set a record or blow a corner. Under the hood is no different, as every engine component must work harmoniously to not only deliver the highest […]
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Tomei Introduces its Turbo Suction Hoses for the Mitsubishi EVO
TOMEI POWERED introduces its Turbo Suction Hoses for the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 7, 8, 9, and 10 models. One variant fits 7, 8, and 9 models, while the other variant fits only the EVO 10. TOMEI’s enlarged turbo suction hoses offer up to 140 percent greater capacity than the factory […]
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Beyond Blueprinting | Stroking and Poking the Mitsubishi 4B11
Trying to fill the shoes of what many believe to be the best four-cylinder production engine of all time is no easy task. Yet, this is exactly what the 4B11 was asked to do. More modern by design, the 4B11 has its advantages and disadvantages compared to the 4G63. We […]
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Bride Introduces the ZETA III
Seats are one of the most important upgrades for when you start tracking your car. Not only do they serve as a safety upgrade, they can also vastly improve your driving. A racing seat holds the driver securely in place, providing a much better sense of the car’s capabilities and limits. […]
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Single Cam Slammer | Insane Speed’s 717HP D16Z6 Powered Civic
Insane Speed builds insane cars. It has produced numerous high-powered vehicles from 1,000+ horsepower EVOs and Supras to twin-turbocharged Lamborghinis. Building insane horsepower is the company mantra, and the challenge of doing so just to prove that it’s possible motivates shop owner Todd Allen. This “can-do” attitude prompted Allen to […]
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Quick Test: HKS GT1000 R35 Twin-Turbo System
Considering what tuners across the world have accomplished, the Nissan R35 GT-R may be the greatest mass-production sports car of all time. In stock form, you would need to spend double to find a competitor that could go toe to toe. With the right mix of bolt-on performance parts and […]
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Raceway Runner | R34 GT-R Built to Take on Fuji Speedway
Too many enthusiasts choose to spend money and throw parts at their car until something good comes out of it, without doing their research and without a goal in mind. The ones who do it right, however, know where they want the car to end up and can therefore map […]
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Formula DRIFT Announces 2-Year Title Sponsorship with Link Engine Management for the PRO2 Championship
Formula DRIFT Announces 2-Year Title Sponsorship with Link Engine Management for the PRO2 Championship Text By Formula D // Photo By Joe Singleton Long Beach, Calif. – December 13, 2017 – Formula DRIFT has announced a 2-year sponsorship agreement with Link Engine Management for the Formula Drift PRO2 Championship. Link […]
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Quick Test: AutoMeter Goes Wireless with its AirDrive Gauge System
We’re told that digital is the end-all way of the future, yet the resurgence of paperback books and vinyl records say otherwise. While digital means of consuming information like books and music appear to be taking over, plenty of users show interest in doing things the old fashioned way. In […]
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DSPORT TAS Tour 2017 | The Ultimate Tokyo Experience
If the DSPORT TAS Tour isn’t already on your bucket list, this year’s adventure might put it on the top of your list. If you love Japanese cars, Japanese culture and Japanese food, there is no better way to experience Japan in eight days and seven nights than on the […]
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Making The Grade | 2017 UPDATE: A Look Back at OEM Offerings Since 1990
In the 100th issue of DSPORT Magazine, we evaluated and ranked the major automotive manufacturers in our segment. Although that was only six years ago, a lot has changed since then. Ford rolled out a huge presence with its EcoBoost lineup, Honda delivered the Civic Type R to the U.S., […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Subaru WRX STI | Part:3 Closer to the EJ257’s Limits
There are two questions you should ask yourself before starting any build: how much horsepower do you want, and how long do you want it to last? Although Subaru’s famous EJ-powered WRX STI models exploded into popularity out of rally racing and other motorsports, the flat-four power plant is infamous […]
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Global MX-5 Cup Race Car | A Close-Up Look at Mazda’s Turn-Key Race Car
The last time I raced on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was also the first time I ever crashed there. In October 2015, Mazda loaned us a Touring Car B-Spec (TCB) Mazda2 to take to the Pirelli World Challenge season finale for the full pro racing experience. I’ve raced cars far […]
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Cusco Rally STI | Cusco’s Stock STI Transformed to a Rally Race Winner
You’d be hard pressed to find any motorsport that pushes its drivers and cars harder than rally. Drivers, co-drivers (navigators) and their cars must drive for hours on end over the course of a weekend, navigating their way through off-road beaten trails, thick gravel paths, and stretches of tarmac. The […]
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Quick Tech: Paint Retouch 101
The cars in the D’Garage don’t spend their days sleeping under the covers, they are daily driven, dyno-tested, and tracked on a regular basis. However, with heavy use comes heavy wear, so the flawless new car shine never lasts long. Sometimes there are factors that you can’t do much about, […]
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