“Bigger is better.” In some cases, this statement can prove to be true, especially when comparisons are made between components of similar technology. Babe Ruth found that a bigger and heavier bat could make a ball travel farther. His bat choice for the biggest and heaviest bats influenced other power […]
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Big Hero 6 | A Restomod NSX Thirty Years in the Making
When Honda made the New Sportscar Experimental vehicle available for sale in the United States under the premiere Acura nameplate, it set a bar high up toward supercar territory that left many filled with desire. The “big six” VTEC engine from the camp that was making four-bangers popular was […]
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Bolt Basics and Beyond | Know your Fasteners… Win your Races
This isn’t 1960, but some of the “upgrades” and “solutions” that many “respectable” tuners, engine builders and manufacturers rely upon are the medical equivalents of bloodletting, drilling holes in your skull and tobacco smoke enemas. While not everyone cringes when they hear about a ½-inch head stud upgrade on an […]
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American Evolution | Brad Gary’s 7-Second Drag Talon
The venerable 4G63 engine wasn’t named Global Engine of the Year for nothing. Through various trials and tribulations across multiple racing disciplines, the turbocharged, 4-cylinder powerplant motivated enough chassis firsts across the finish line to earn itself a permanent and revered place in history. On the Pacific side of the […]
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Less is More | The Case for the RB26 Long Rod
The old saying goes, “There is no replacement for displacement.” However, the majority of DSPORT readers could name more than a few replacements for displacement including higher engine speeds (increased redline), forced induction and nitrous-oxide injection. While it is true that all other factors being equal, more displacement will deliver […]
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The SHOOTOUT 2025
ACTION WITH MORE ACTIONA record number of passes were recorded at the 32nd Annual The Shootout as expanded rules and a major step up in reliabilty from the racers meant that oil downs were very few and far between. Whereas previous SHOOTOUT events could have had as much as 16 […]
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Quick Test: HKS LA (Light Action) Clutch, Single and Twin
The perfect clutch. Is it a dream, or is it a reality? The reality is that there is no one clutch that is the perfect clutch for every application and every driving style. As a result, even clutch manufacturers will generally have multiple offerings for a particular vehicle based on […]
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The Eagle Has Landed: Part 1 | Dart’s Iron Eagle 2JZ vs OEM 2JZ
As Uncle Ben once said, “with great power comes great responsibility.” There is no denying that properly-built 2JZ engines are capable of generating great power in a host of applications from daily-driven street cars to competition vehicles in drift, drag and land-speed applications. Being responsible with your parts selection and […]
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Elapsed Time Attacker | Nate Silveri’s Record-holding VB-chassis WRX
DSPORT Issue #270 Text by APEworks // Photos by Colton Hemphill and Andrew Meneses The performance automotive world is segmented into factions, each defined by their groups’ penchants for certain brands, aesthetics, definition of performance and even ultimate use of their chosen weaponry. Some choose to display; others choose […]
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A Street Car Named Desire | Chris Phan’s 2010 Nissan GT-R is Built From the Outside In
DSPORT Issue #266 Text by APEworks // Photos by Joe Singleton and @focusdmedia With a rich racing history that spans decades, Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is synonymous around the world with luxurious performance cars that generally kick ass in the name of grand tourers everywhere. Americans nearly lost their minds […]
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Quick Tech: MEGA-LiFe Lithium Iron Phosphate Smart Batteries | Buddy Please…Double the Cranking Amps, 5x the Life at 1/3 the Weight
DSPORT Issue #242 By Michael Ferrara For more than a decade, we’ve been preaching about the advantages of “lithium” batteries (technically lithium-iron-phosphate or LiFePO4 to be exact). We’ve tested many offerings from different manufacturers. Some LiFePO4 batteries tested have been on the budget side while others have been big-dollar, top-shelf […]
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Holeshot Advantage | Portatree’s Eliminator Next Gen Practice Tree
DSPORT Issue #266 Staff Report // Images by DSPORT Staff and Portatree In drag racing, the margin of victory can be measured in thousandths of a second. The race can be won or lost at the starting line. Racers who cut a quicker light take control of the race and […]
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Pre-Dyno Preparation | Following this Ritual will Get you the Best Results
DSPORT Issue #265 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton It’s been said that “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While making an appointment to get your car on a dyno is one of the smartest moves you can make, failing to have your car […]
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DIY or Don’t Even Try? | Powder Coating: Can you Do it Yourself?
DSPORT Issue #199 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton and Michael Ferrara Product provided by Eastwood DIY (do it yourself) or PSE (pay someone else) is a decision that everyone has to make with regard to vehicle repairs and upgrades. Taking the DIY path is nearly always […]
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Part 1: Chassis | Minimizing Flex and Maximizing Torsional Rigidity
DSPORT Issue #224 Text by Michael Ferrara Take two nearly identical vehicles equipped with the same drivetrain, brakes, suspension and aero. Set both vehicles to have the same exact final weight and weight balance. If the only difference is the rigidity of the chassis, do you think it will make […]
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