Since day one, an Si badge on the back of a Honda Civic meant it was different. This special Civic always came in a manual transmission only, meaning non-car people need not apply. Up until 1999, the Civic Si was only offered as a coupe. Everything about the Honda Civic […]
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163 WHP Toyota Corolla GTS
In a time when most cars were making the transition to front-wheel drive, the Toyota AE86 stayed true to its rear-wheel drive spirit. While it made no real impression at the time, the AE86 became iconic after starring in the Initial D anime. Despite being underpowered, the AE86 serves as […]
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Power Tech | ATI’s 4G63 Damper
Broken oil pump gears, sheared flywheel bolts, loosening clutch cover bolts and damaged bearings are just some of the “fun” that’s in store for your engine if you don’t dampen and control the torsional vibrations in your engine’s crankshaft. The severity and frequency of these vibrations are affected by the […]
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Quick Tech | BOOSTane Octane Booster
While Southern California residents enjoy the weather year-round, the search for high-octane fuel is near impossible. The same struggle can be found in numerous other states. Since what you feed your engine determines its ultimate performance, many enthusiasts make the switch to either E85 gasoline-ethanol mixture, or race gas. The […]
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Engine Tech | Part 1: Stroker & Nitrous 4AGE Build
The 1980s were challenging times for performance. OEMs were experimenting with the transition to fuel injection from carburetors, as increased emission regulations resulted in systems that choked off performance in a big way. In fact, the 5.7-liter in the 1984 Corvette only produced 205bhp at the flywheel. With its 3,200-pound […]
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1,000 WHP Nissan Skyline GTS-T
The world of racing is filled with stories. Each car build brings an entire journey along with it, from cars that were once garage queens, to ones that have never seen tracks. Steve Glassen wrote an iconic tale with his 1992 Nissan Skyline GTS-T. What was once a rolling shell […]
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Quick Tech | PE-Wideband Controller With Bluetooth
If you want to ensure that a vehicle is running right, a wideband air-fuel ratio controller and gauge/monitor is a must. Unfortunately, any installation that requires running wires through the firewall usually leads to hours of positioning your body in contorted positions (that don’t even have names in the most […]
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