Some 4,000-miles East of the United States, Honda engineers from the Swindon U.K. factory were tasked with the design of the Honda Civic Type R (FK8) fuel system. The engineers equipped the vehicle with an efficient fuel system with very little headroom, allowing for only a 10-percent increase in fuel […]
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2019 Honda Civic Si Sedan Exhaust Showcase
Considered to be one of the first go-to upgrades, choosing the right aftermarket catback exhaust system is an important step in every car enthusiast’s upgrade path. Each exhaust system on the market offers a unique sound character, hardware, looks, and affects the car’s performance differently. You simply can’t choose one […]
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380 WHP Supercharged Acura NSX
Is this a Ferrari? When Acura introduced their NSX in 1989, enthusiasts were taken by surprise. Some called it the Ferrari of Honda, others just didn’t believe it was a Japanese vehicle. Gas stations around the United States witnessed conversations between NSX drivers and bypassers asking what supercar this crazy-looking […]
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Engine Tech | G54B Head Development
Simple answers deliver convenience over accuracy. The simple answer to why Mitsubishi’s 4G54B engine struggled to deliver serious performance while its 4G63 engine shined is usually attributed to the number of valves per cylinder. While this answer is convenient, it’s far from accurate. The number of valves per cylinder is […]
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D’GARAGE Project Kia Forte GT Presented by Harman Kardon : Part 2
For decades, the “import performance” market has been synonymous with Japanese vehicles. Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi have all made significant contributions to prove to everyone that there are replacements for displacement. Thanks to a vast network of aftermarket tuners and part manufacturers, these vehicles have a solid footing […]
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219 WHP Acura Integra
In the midst of the Honda Civic’s popularity, the Acura Integra was born as the more refined, sporty, luxurious version of the common Japanese vehicle. In 1986, one years after its introduction in Japan, the United States got its first taste of the Integra. Coupe, hatchback, and sporting a brand-new […]
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Turn 14 Acquired All Substantial Assets of Motovicity Distribution
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCED ACQUISITION OF ALL SUBSTANTIAL ASSETS OF MOTOVICITY DISTRIBUTION Text by Turn 14 Horsham, PA (May 20, 2020) Turn 14 Distribution, Inc. (“Turn 14 Distribution”), a leading distributor of high-performance automotive parts and accessories for a full assortment of passenger cars, light trucks and race vehicles, headquartered […]
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Engine Tech | Fuel Octane in Relation to Engine Knock and How to Avoid it
What you feed your engine determines its ultimate performance. The nutritional performance needs of an engine are influenced by a number of factors. Some of these most important factors include an engine’s compression ratio, rpm potential and the boost pressure of the forced-induction system. Engines that run higher compression ratios […]
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300 WHP Datsun 510
The history of motorsports plays a huge role in popularizing car platforms. In the ‘60s and ‘70s. the Datsun 510 was put on the map by a racing team called BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises). Through various SCCA wins, the Datsun 510 became known as a force capable of beating the […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Honda Civic Si | Intake, Flashpro, Type R Clutch & E85
Honda fans have been raving about the Civic Type R for the past few years. After all, Americans have been craving a Type R of their own for decades. With this platform stealing all of the attention, the Civic Si has been lurking in the dark with more than promising […]
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Turn 14 Adds AMS Performance to Line Card
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ADDS AMS PERFORMANCE TO LINE CARD Text by Turn 14 Horsham, PA (March 25, 2020) — Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in aftermarket performance parts distribution, has added the exceptional vehicle components manufactured by AMS Performance to its line card. “AMS Performance offers a broad range […]
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DTE Systems | 2020 Toyota Supra
It has been four months since the Supra A90 went on sale. We’re already seeing tuners modifying the Supra to run nines and tens in the quarter-mile. The Supra is not a car that you leave stock. While some enthusiasts criticize the collaboration with BMW for the 2020 Supra, the […]
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702 WHP Mitsubishi Evo 8
Getting impressed by an EVO at The Shootout event is not easy. After all, this is the biggest EVO gathering in the United States and EVOs tend to populate the track. So, finding one that stands out is quite difficult. At this year’s event, I couldn’t help but stop as […]
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Engine Tech | Material Hardness Testing
It’s a little-known fact that the “end bug” at the end of every story ever written in DSPORT is the tip of a hardness tester. Specifically, the shape follows the indenter used for Rockwell C testing. We came up with the name Hard Media to describe the audience and goal […]
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D’GARAGE Project Kia Forte GT Presented by Harman Kardon : Part 1
When Kia released the Stinger GT, they proved that they had the ability to build a capable GT platform to run, or even run away, from the best of them. Carrying a base price of just $40K, the Stinger GT out accelerated nearly every other mid-size premium sport sedan. An […]
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