Michael Ferrara, Author at DSPORT Magazine

Mark Higgins’ 2016 Subaru STI Isle of Man TT Record Run [VIDEO]

Mark Higgins drives the Isle of Man TT in the Prodrive / Subaru WRX STI for a record run of 17 minutes 35 seconds with an average speed of 128 MPH.

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KA24DE vs SR20DET Act IV | Port Flow Design Readies our KA24DE Head

The design of the cylinder head (intake & exhaust port size length and shape; valve angle, valve size, number of valves per cylinder) plays an important role. The design determines the velocity and volume (CFM) of air-and-fuel entering and exhaust gasses exiting the combustion chamber. While the proper selection of […]

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KA24DE vs SR20DET Act III | SR20DET Heads Up

“It’s all in your head.” When it comes to establishing the efficiency and character of an engine, the cylinder head plays the lead role. A cylinder head’s port design, valve sizes, valve angles, valvetrain design and combustion chamber shape will dictate key performance factors. Flow velocities into and out of […]

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2016 Autobacs Super GT Series Update

Japan’s Super GT series is underway, despite setbacks in the season schedule. Race organizers cancelled the third round at Autopolis following earthquakes in the Kumamoto region, instead choosing to host a double-header season finale at the famous Twin Ring Motegi. With two races completed and six still to go, the championship […]

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Hondata Introduces Reflash for the 2016 Honda Civic

Honda introduced a brand new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine to power the 2016 Civic. While this change improves fuel efficiency, it also opens the door for tuners. Hondata steps in with its Reflash for the 2016 Honda Civic. This software upgrade is said to enhance performance with 20 to 28 horsepower […]

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Ford EcoBoost 1.6L Analysis | Turbocharged, Direct-Injection & CCVTC

Up until the release of the EcoBoost engine series, DSPORT has not had a reason to get excited about the four-cylinder offerings coming out of Detroit. Today, the EcoBoost family of four and six-cylinder engines from Ford are not only getting us excited, but they are also convincing generations of […]

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Michele Abbate | GRR Racing Supercharged Scion FR-S

Every racing driver’s career starts with having to watch from the sidelines. Michele Abbate of Las Vegas, Nevada started just the same, watching her older brother race since she was four years old. He dominated in the divisions that he competed in, claiming championship titles in both local and global […]

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Mitsubishi Owners Day 2016 Coverage

The Mitsubishi Motors North American headquarters once again hosted Mitsubishi Owner’s Day, and thousands of fans braved the Southern California sun to show their appreciation for the brand. Not surprisingly, the Lancer Evolution was the star of the show, with Evo VIIIs, IXs and Xs all well represented. While the […]

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The D1JZ Toyota Soarer

Make no mistake that the jury is still out on drifting. Despite a great deal of press and manufacturer support, the future of the “sport” remains uncertain. While drift series may currently be in the headlines, the reality is that import drag racing is still the number one motorsport for […]

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886 WHP Eight-Second EVO IX Aiming for the Record

Fans of drivelines are just as dedicated as fans of brands. Whether it’s front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, each offers a compelling argument. Our own Jeren Walker may own a 550hp 240SX, but his eyes light up when the conversation migrates to front-wheel drive and drag racing; he […]

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KA24DE vs SR20DET Act II | Preparing the KA for Boost

Ugly! There’s no other word to describe the performance of the KA24DE engine in stock form. Nissan tunes the KA24’s 2.4-liters of displacement to deliver just 155 horsepower at 5,600 RPM. Take the KA24DE under the knife and add a turbocharger system and you’ll see the “ugly” transforms into a […]

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D’Garage Silvia | Preparing For the KA vs SR Battle

Is factory turbocharged performance superior? Can an aluminum block deliver the goods? Making the most of the SR20DET engine has been the focus of the D’Garage Silvia S15 project car from day one. With the introduction of our KA vs. SR Challenge, taking the head start that the SR20-powered S15 […]

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SR20DET vs KA24DE | Which is Nissan’s Best Four Cylinder?

Since 1991, the great debate among Nissan’s S-chassis fanatics has been between the SR20DET and the KA24DE. On the one hand, the JDM chassis’s were equipped with the turbocharged SR engines, offering out-of-the-box forced-induction power from the factory. On the other, the USDM variant received the torquey-yet uninspiring KA24DE engine. […]

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Weld Tech 101 | Learn the Basics to Start Welding

Have you ever looked down at your phone and thought “How the hell did I survive before this amazing invention?” Seriously, I probably know two or three people’s phone numbers and get step-by-step directions to at least 50-percent of the places I go. Put aside the constant social contact through […]

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783 WHP Mitsubishi EVO IX Done Differently

Some ask, “why? while others ask, ”Why not?” While there are those who have paved the way with parts combinations that have been tested and proven, there are others who explore unconventional solutions to achieve the same results or better. Sometimes a builder chooses the less popular conventions to see […]