While the quality of Subaru’s production line machine work may be adequate for an EJ257 engine to live a long life at factory power levels, there are few EJ257s that will spend their lifetime at factory power levels. At elevated power levels, it’s common that the OEM’s slight misalignment of […]
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1,048 WHP Varis Kamikaze-R R35 GT-R
Real track killers look fast because they are fast. In speed contests of any type, function ends up dictating fashion, never the other way around. Varis Corporation, based out of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture, has made a name for itself by creating functional aerodynamic solutions created from and informed by research […]
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786 WHP Mitsubishi Evo VIII
“Ricer”. Is it a slur, a racial put down, a term meant to put down a vehicle for looking the part, but not having the goods to back it up? In Rochester, New York, “Ricer” takes on a new meaning. “Ricer” is the nickname given to STM’s 9- second street […]
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D’GARAGE | Part:1 REMARK / GReddy VW Golf GTI MK7
DGARAGE Remove the games of drafting behind other cars, playing chicken in braking zones, or sharing the road as you battle in tight corners and you have time attack racing; one of the purest forms of motorsport. The goal is simple: build the fastest car possible and put a capable […]
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McLeod Racing Releases its Mag Force Street Edition Clutch
Owners of Toyota’s GT86 can improve the pedal feel, engagement and performance over their stock clutch with McLeod Racing’s latest performance offering. The Mag Force Street Edition clutch system is capable of handling extremely high horsepower engines in street and race vehicles. This clutch system will provide the strength and […]
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Savanna Little’s 500 WHP LS3 Powered Nissan 350z
If you’ve been to a professional motorsport event, you have definitely noticed that there are many people involved aside from just the drivers. Large groups of people are behind the scenes making sure everything gets done on race day. From race officials to team transport drivers, everyone has a job […]
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250 WHP Nissan Hakosuka Skyline
It all started $100,000 ago when Jose Gonzalez was in search of a project car. The hunt for the project wasn’t an issue; however, the budget was. Gonzalez had crunched down his options to three vehicles: Datsun 510, Toyota Celica, and Nissan Hakosuka. Fortunately for Jose, a friend of his […]
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Enter To Win a Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ High Torque ½” Impact Wrench
Your Chance to WIN Enter our raffle to during the month of February* to be eligible to win a Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ High Torque ½” Impact Wrench from our friends at Mikwaukee. How to Win* Subscribe to any DSPORT Magazine bundle between February 1st and 28th You will be automatically […]
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The Top 10 Car Modding Myths Busted!
In a world where fake news and alternative realities are daily headlines, it can be a struggle to get past all the misleading advice, exaggerated claims, and flat-out hoaxes. While it is important to remain vigilant in the campaign against misinformation, the old saying “If it sounds too good to be […]
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Quick Tech: Analyzing TOMEI Powered’s New Line of VR38DETT Camshafts
You can learn the personality of any car from the very moment you step on the gas pedal. How is the power delivered? Does the engine run rough or smooth? Is it comfortably drivable for the street or does it only feel at home on a race track? Many components […]
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Best Cars At The 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon is the mecca for the best and latest Japanese performance vehicles. The aisles are filled with thousands of modified car enthusiasts along with the most iconic tuning shops in the world. With another DSPORT TAS tour in the books, let’s take a look at some of the best […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Subaru WRX STI | Part:4 Handling and Style Upgrades
Most enthusiasts can relate to the drug that is modifying cars. Once you start, it only gets harder to stop. Coming from a background of drag racing his turbo Supra and daily driving large displacement monsters like the C6 Corvette and Dodge Viper, Al Rhee knows the horsepower addiction all […]
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Tested: Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Wrench
There used to be a time where impact wrenches were only used by professionals, simply because they required an air compressor. Most DIYers didn’t have the space to store a giant tank in their garages, but this changed when battery-operated impact wrenches were introduced. However, performance has always been an […]
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Baby Driver Grows Up | 800HP VAB Subaru STI
Everyone needs a good getaway car. What you’re getting away from is up to you. For some, it’s the need to eliminate a vehicle’s shortcomings; for others, it’s to escape the fleet of also-rans in a saturated playing field. In still others, it’s simply an escape from the banality of […]
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Quick Tech: Piper Cams FA20 Camshaft Analysis
Maximizing performance is all about timing. Launches, gear changes, braking points, you name it, a few milliseconds difference is all it takes to either set a record or blow a corner. Under the hood is no different, as every engine component must work harmoniously to not only deliver the highest […]
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