For every action, there is going to be a reaction. Over the past few years, automakers have taken action to develop turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (TGDI) engines to deliver a previously unachievable balance of specific output (horsepower-per-liter) and fuel economy. Today, a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder TGDI engine can put out the horsepower […]
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Project A+ | B-Series All-Motor Build | Optimizing the Original Performance VTEC
Nothing beats boost. A big enough turbo at high enough boost pressure delivers big power numbers regardless of how well the engine and performance combination were put together. If you take away this ultimate power adder, you better know your shit if you want to make power. Nearly 20 years […]
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Rotary vs Piston
The Wankel Rotary engine: Mazda’s most prized offering is also the source of hundreds of hilarious internet memes. During a time where internal combustion piston engines were the primary technology used in vehicles, Mazda decided to develop a competing technology. In the early ‘70s, the Rotary engine powered nearly every […]
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Test & Tune: 2011 Subaru WRX Part 2 | Downpipe, Intercooler, Equal Length Manifold
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER you’re talking about an athlete or a vehicle with a combustion engine, improving aspiration can make a tremendous difference to performance. Just as a runner trains at elevation to make breathing easier at sea level, helping a turbocharged vehicle breath easier will net horsepower gains. Text by […]
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Micro Surface Enhancements effects on Camshaft & Lifters
There are many ways to improve the performance and longevity of your engine and it’s components, today we want to look at the reduction of wear associated with surface finish and hardness. We’re joined by Lake Speed from Driven Racing Oil who conducted some testing with different combinations and will […]
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Test & Tune: 2011 Subaru WRX Part 1 | Basic Bolt-ons for More Power
SUBARU’S GVB WRX could be one of the best values in the segment, when measuring performance versus value. It’s less expensive than similar all-wheel drive sedans yet the WRX benefits from its torquey, turbocharged 2.5- liter EJ255 engine. When Subaru released this sedan, its bold lines and flared fenders made […]
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2020 GT-R NISMO Debuts with Unmatched Performance
Fans of the R35 GT-R can expect the best version of Nissan’s halo car for the 2020 model. The Nissan R35 GT-R NISMO received some upgrades that will complement its driving capabilities on the track and push the supercar-killer further into superstardom. While the R35 didn’t get a complete makeover, […]
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2020 BMW Z4 Gets More Power than the New Supra
With all of the attention focused towards the fact that the all-new Toyota Supra is getting the same engine as the 2020 BMW Z4, the anticipation was high to see how the Z4 compares to the Supra. While the Toyota Supra is set to produce 335 horsepower, the BMW Z4 […]
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition Means Nothing but Business
What used to be a great luxury vehicle is now offered for the hardcore track enthusiasts. Lexus introduces its all-new, limited production RC F Track Edition. This is the Japanese automaker’s way of bridging the gap between performance and luxury. Lexus described their all-new Track Edition as a track capable […]
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Variable Compression Engines | Are Boosted Variable Compression Engines the New Way to Go?
“For every action, there’s going to be a reaction. And if the repercussions of the reaction are worse than the benefits of the action, you are going to get screwed.” In automotive engineering, balancing between power and efficiency is crucial. One of the factors that can affect an engine’s power […]
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Subaru’s Most Powerful Limited Edition STI S209
The STI badge has been iconic for many years. Unfortunately for some, it has been just too many years. The WRX STI has barely changed over the years, sporting the same old EJ25 Boxer engine for too many years. Subaru must’ve heard some of the complaints and answered with their […]
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Quick Tech: Limiting Belt Slip Can Add Big Power
When you consider that a belt-driven supercharger might need 80 or 100 horsepower to compress enough air to allow your engine to make 600 flywheel horsepower, it’s not surprising that the 6-rib belts used to drive the supercharger may experience some slippage. The amount of slippage is dependent upon the […]
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867 WHP Audi TT RS
Over 20 years ago, Paris briefly had more going for it than its normal Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. After years of concepts going around from one automotive show to the next, the Paris Auto Show finally shined its light on the all-new (at the time) […]
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2JZ-GTE Powered Nissan 240SX
The Fast and the Furious franchise has served the United States well over the years. Aside from learning that Vin Diesel’s voice can continue to get deeper each movie, it also put Japanese cars on the map as some of the toughest contenders in the performance world. Before Americans started […]
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Turn 14 Adds Alcon Components to Line Card
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ADDS ALCON COMPONENTS TO LINE CARD Text By Turn 14 Horsham, PA (June 19, 2019) — Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in performance parts distribution, has added to its line card with the introduction of brake systems from Alcon Components. “The addition of Alcon Components and […]
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