RE: NX Nitrous Oxide Plate for FR-S/BRZ I’m looking for more power. E85? Nitrous Oxide? Or both? Can I do this on stock internals or is it too much for the stock internals to handle? Instagram Question from @Busa_badger_pg DSPORT Issue #213 DSPORT Answer Switching over from pump gas (which […]
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Performance Tech | Compression Ratio 101 Part:2
Opinions are like assholes and everyone has one. Look on a forum, blog, Instagram or YouTube account and you can find a number of “engine builders” sharing their thoughts and feelings on the best compression ratio for a particular engine or application. If you take away anything more than the […]
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2019 Bangkok Auto Salon
Bangkok Auto Salon took place at Impact convention center in Bangkok, Thailand from July 3rd through July 7th. The event is one of the largest modified shows in Thailand. Every year the event features cars from Tokyo Auto Salon. This year’s featured cars were the Honda Civic Type R by […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Subaru WRX | 91-Octane vs E85
What’s your poison? Do you prefer wine or tequila? Both have their place. Wine will make you feel relaxed. Due to its lower alcohol content, wine can deliver an extended range and can be found much easier than its high-alcohol alternative. 91-octane pump gas is the wine of fuel options. […]
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DTE Systems | New Tuning Solution
There used to be a time when tuning consisted of using a screwdriver to change jets in the carburetor and reading spark plugs to determine air/fuel ratios. Today, aftermarket companies offer tuning solutions that vary from stand-alone ECUs, to ECU reflash that can quickly be done by just about any […]
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Quick Tech | Halogen vs LED: Which One is Right for You?
If you don’t drive your car at night, stop reading this story. If you’re one of the millions that follow the light, then this might be of service to you. Whether you have a burnt bulb or you want to upgrade your headlights, the options are numerous. While we were […]
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Performance Tech | Compression Ratio 101 Part:1
Optimizing an engine’s compression ratio for the type of fuel and the boost levels (forced induction applications) that will be used can result in additional power, increased torque and improved fuel economy. As you may already be aware of, some engines are optimized from the factory to run on higher-octane […]
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Performance Tech | CAN-Bus 101
If you are old enough to have used computers before the invention of the USB port, you probably really appreciate USB. Before USB, hooking up any external device to your computer required the assignment of a hexadecimal address to a serial port or parallel port that needed to have unique […]
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THERMOCURE | Cooling System Rust Remover
While the general public is pretty good about sticking to a regular schedule for oil and oil filter changes on their vehicle, the same cannot be said for cooling system maintenance. Depending on the vehicle, its usage and the type of coolant being used, the maintenance interval for the cooling […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Subaru WRX | Part 1: Exhaust and Accessport
Let’s do it! In the previous issue of DSPORT, we introduced you to our latest D’GARAGE projects: a 2019 Subaru WRX and a 2019 Honda Civic Si. We explained that both cars will go through various stages of upgrades, and to continue measuring the progress, we will race at the […]
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Turn 14 Adds FUELAB to Line Card
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ADDS FUELAB TO LINE CARD Text by Turn 14 Horsham, PA (September 4, 2019) — Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in performance automotive parts distribution, has strengthened its product assortment with the addition of FUELAB’s fuel delivery products to its distribution centers. “Turn 14 Distribution is […]
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D’GARAGE Honda S2000 | Track Prepping a 366,000 Mile S2000
The DSPORT office parking lot is filled with staff projects and D’Garage cars both old and new, but none of these come close to matching the longevity of Tyler Hirashima’s 366,000-mile AP1 Honda S2000. The car was first purchased new in 1999 by his father and then passed down to […]
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2019 Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Special Edition
For 30 years straight, the Mazda MX-5 (Miata) has been one of the most fun, worry-free cars to drive. Known for being extremely lightweight, rear-wheel drive, and underpowered, the MX-5 has been the car to throw around the track regardless of your motorsport skill level. The MX-5 never received a […]
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840 WHP All-Carbon R33
In 1954, a monster named Godzilla shook the world when it appeared on big screens around the world. Godzilla went on to make tons of appearances, scaring children from all across the globe and becoming the face of monsters. In 1989, Godzilla returned, this time in the shape of the […]
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D’Garage Battle: 2019 Subaru WRX vs 2019 Honda Civic Si
Do you know who your enemy is? Sometimes he can be in your presence without you knowing. Often times, he can be sitting in the same room every single day. I recently purchased a brand-new 2019 Subaru WRX. It wasn’t until Tyler, our Events and Marketing Manager, bought his also […]
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