Subaru proves that looks aren’t everything. The fact that most of the best looking cars also happen to be some of the fastest is not a coincidence. Usually, feats in engineering follow the mantra that beauty follows function, where designs that positively influence performance naturally present an attractive appearance. Subaru […]
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Top Fuel Japan: Shop Tour
The DSPORT crew gets an exclusive tour of Top Fuel Japan with founder Yasuji Hirano.
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Quick Tech: Using Dry Ice When Inserting Cylinder Sleeves
Over in our machine shop, we show you the benefit of using the dry ice to fit in your cylinder sleeves more easily. • Insert cylinder sleeves into cooler of dry ice and heat engine block to 250 ºF . • Remove engine block after 30 minutes of heating. • […]
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8-Second Honda Civic EG Spins All Four Wheels
IT’S A HOLLYWOOD CLICHE TO GET BEATEN IN A RACE, go back to the garage, make improvements and come back a winner. The fact is, this scenario is something that many can relate to and draw inspiration from. When the shortcoming is related to traction, even more clichés come to […]
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Suspension 201: High-Performance Coilovers
BOOKS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN ILLUSTRATING THE MATH, SCIENCE and design of suspension systems. In the case of coil-over suspension systems, buyers must consider price, application, construction and adjustment capabilities when selecting the best coil-over system for their vehicle. If the objective is to simply achieve a decent ride on a […]
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ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kit For The Subaru 2.0L (FA20)
HOLD ON TIGHT ENGINE INTERNALS TAKE A LOT OF ABUSE IN THE FORM OF HEAT, VIBRATION and friction. Keeping the engine internals together under these conditions requires strong fasteners. With intentions set on ensuring high strength and durability, Automotive Racing Products (ARP) now offers its ARP2000 Connecting Rod Bolt Kit […]
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Incase Offers Its Kelly Slater Pro Pack
PACKIN’ GEAR GOPRO IS THE GO-TO STANDARD FOR COMPACT, ACTION CAMERAS. FOR THOSE that carry numerous GoPro cameras in order to capture footage from every angle, Incase offers its Kelly Slater Pro Pack. The Pro Pack contains a large volume main compartment with customizable divider to house multiple GoPro cameras […]
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L.A Sleeve Releases Big Bore Sleeve Kit For The EJ25
PUNCH OUT THE BOXER AS THE SAYING GOES, THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT AND L.A. Sleeve has made it easier for Subaru owners to up the displacement of their EJ25 engines with its Big Bore Sleeve Kit. L.A. Sleeve’s kit is made from proprietary Moly2000 centrifugally spun cast ductile […]
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T1 Race Development R35 GT-R Aiming For World Record
“I love this car! I’ll never modify it. It’s perfect, just as it is.” Many can relate to this sentiment, and probably even more will admit to making changes shortly after. But the urge to upgrade always seems to overtake practicality and complacency. T1 Race Development’s Tony Palo would be […]
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VeilSide R-1 Street Drag GT-R | Worlds Quickest Radial Tire Import [2002]
Power, speed and no fear of defeat. This is the checklist of any warrior going into combat. Since its creation, VeilSide’s R-1 Street DRAG GT-R has faced challengers from around the world and none have been able to better this warrior on the quarter-mile clad in street trim. Bigger engines, […]
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516 WHP NASCAR V8 POWERS THIS TC TO THE PODIUM
VETERAN RACE TEAMS OFTEN SEEK GREATER CHALLENGES TO PROVE A POINT– the seemingly unfeasible can be made a reality. Building a winning Formula D racecar that requires a RWD conversion in a timeframe of a few months would seem unfeasible. However, Papadakis Racing, with the support of Scion, TRD, AEM […]
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456 WHP Carbon-Fiber RX-8
IN THE WORLD OF RACING, GOVERNING BODIES ESTABLISH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS in order to present a level playing field and ensure safety. In the quest for a championship, some competitors take extra measures in order to gain an edge, pushing the limits and raising the standards. Experienced racers are never suprised […]
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Test And Tune: 2014 Mitsubishi Evo X MR l Adding Power with a Flash, Exhaust and Intake
EIGHT YEARS AGO, MITSUBISHI’S EVOLUTION X ASSUMED the duty of carrying the performance torch for the marque as its flagship performance platform. Powered by a 291 horsepower, turbocharged 4B11 engine, the EVO X proudly continuedthe Evolution legacy with the latest Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) AWD system and for the first […]
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Nissan, Newman and Carolla Hit the Silver Screen 48 Identity
WHAT DO NISSAN, PAUL NEWMAN AND ADAM CAROLLA share in common? They all love winning. Nissan’s competitive racing heritage got its start when the company began racing vehicles in 1936 with the NL75 under the Datsun moniker. This competitive heritage and Nissan’s ongoing innovations in automotive technology throughout the years […]
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Lexus GS F vs RC F | DSPORT Track Tested
For 2016, Lexus unveiled its latest F Performance platform, the GS F. Based on the GS sedan, the GS F enjoys all of the refinements of the GS and GS F Sport models, but with the performance benefit of the same V-8 engine that propels the RC F. The GS […]
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