PLANO, Texas (April 30, 2019) – Two hours southwest of Tokyo lies one of the great driving roads in the world, the Hakone Turnpike. This famous stretch of road is on the top of many bucket lists, and Toyota is paying tribute to this iconic spot, as well as other […]
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Test & Tune: 2018 Honda Civic Type R | Part 1: Intake, Exhaust, Reflash and Intercooler
Spoiler alert: The Type R doesn’t like making power. Due to a stubborn ECU, this system has set torque tables in place that make it extremely challenging to increase power using popular bolt-ons that have proven to realize gains before. Powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four engine, the Type R delivers […]
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First Drive | 2019 Kia Stinger GT2
A number of years ago, I had no desire to ever visit Hawaii. Everybody that had been there raved about how much they loved it and how they wish they could live or retire there. Stories about luaus, visits to the Polynesian cultural center or episodes of Brady Bunch adventures […]
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WRX VS BRZ FA20 Cylinder Heads: Part 1 Flow Bench
While they may share many similarities, the differences between the cylinder head on the FA20 engine found in the WRX and the BRZ/FR-S/86 are vast. Instead of taking the “let’s keep it simple” approach to making a turbo and non-turbo variant of an engine, Subaru opted to optimize each engine […]
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Head Torque Plate Solutions | Save Valves and Improve Efficiency
Bent or warped valves and reduced engine efficiency have plagued our 1,300+whp RB26DETT engine ever since we pushed beyond the 1,000whp mark a few years ago. For the longest time, we chalked up the bent or warped valves to extreme temps and the rigors of life at 600 horsepower per […]
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Quick Tech: Dragy GPS-Based Performance Meter
How fast is your car? If you own a performance vehicle that has or hasn’t been modified, chances are you’ve been asked this question dozens of times. If your car is unmodified maybe you respond with the best times recorded by an automotive magazine for your platform. If your car […]
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1308 WHP Toyota Supra
How far can you go with your car build? Some people are out trying to build show cars, some are battling the clock on the dragstrip, while others are out there building well-rounded monsters. Mike Davis is in the no-cutting corners business, trying to create what seems like a show […]
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DSPORT TAS Tour 2019
A picture is worth a thousand words, but for the 2019 DSPORT TAS Tour, we decided to add a thousand words as well to truly do this trip justice. When I am asked who this trip is suited for, I always say it is not only for automotive enthusiasts, it […]
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Brake Tech 201 | Part 1: Understanding Upgrades
If you build enough project vehicles, there will come a time when you either have a need or a want to improve the braking system. In most cases, the parts you need to meet your goals will be available off the shelf. However, you may need a custom solution to […]
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1600 WHP Eagle Talon Tsi
There is something so motivating about being an underdog. Hundreds of people see Eagle Talons on a daily basis, but they don’t truly know the potential it carries. Is it an Eclipse-wannabe? Is it a Chrysler? Is it just another ‘90s car? To those we say it is an AWD […]
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First Drive | 2019 Hyundai Veloster N
Ninety years ago, Kellogg’s poured milk over a toasted rice cereal and a legend was born. Kellogg’s Rice Krispies didn’t only taste great, it also sounded great delivering a Snap, Crackle and Pop that set it aside from all other cereals. Appealing to an additional sense has kept Rice Krispies […]
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Turn 14 Distribution Adds ADVAN Racing Wheels To Line Card
TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION ADDS ADVAN RACING WHEELS TO LINE CARD Horsham, PA (February 18, 2019) — Turn 14 Distribution, the industry leader in performance parts distribution, has announced the addition of ADVAN Racing Wheels to its line card. “Turn 14 Distribution is further expanding our wheel offerings with the addition […]
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1150 WHP 2JZ Powered Honda S2000
Don’t judge a book by its cover. When you see a big V8 engine rolling next to a humble, compact car at the start line, you automatically declare the winner in your head; however, the dragstrip knows no remorse. When it comes to racing, the factory advertisement means nothing. In […]
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The 2018 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS
We did it! For the past few months, we’ve been working on the 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS. The Challenge is designed to explore forced-induction solutions for the popular FA20 engine in the Toyota 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ. We brought five stock cars and equipped them with five different […]
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The 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Mishimoto
You may have a lot of friends on the track, but heat is not one of them. As you increase your engine’s power, parts tend to move even quicker than they once did. This makes components hotter, which is when things tend to go South. All things cooling start with […]
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