LSPI: Low-Speed Pre-Ignition

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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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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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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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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