How to Properly Tune your ECU for Power, Efficiency, and Reliability

Before the advent of plug-and-play engine management systems, affordable UEGO sensors, and open-source reflash programs, the number of engine management “tuners” were limited. Before plug-and-play, a stand-alone system required hours for proper installation of the flying-lead harness. The complexity of the install deterred many from learning the skills necessary for […]

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402WHP STI-swapped WRX Levels Mountains with Ease

EVERY MOTORSPORTS ENTHUSIAST SHOULD BE FAMILIAR with the names Subaru and Cosworth. Both brands are synonymous with a strong racing heritage and tradition in both rally racing and Formula 1. A combination of the two companies’ best wares might make for an ideal platform that could terrorize the countryside with […]

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Clearing Up Your Headlight Restoration Concerns

Cloudy and hazy headlight lenses make your car look like it’s suffering from a terrible case of cataracts. Not only do they look weathered, they also reduce the amount of light being projected and potentially impede the ability to see as well at night. This was hardly an issue prior […]

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Headlight Restoration Product Showcase

In order to fairly evaluate these headlight restoration products, we’ve sourced headlights from our Local Pick Your Part salvage yard to serve as test samples. These headlights are from 1994-1997 Honda Accords and feature similar wear, pitting, oxidation and UV damage. Each product will be tested on a portion of […]

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970 WHP EVO IX Runs 9s, Shows and Shines

Car enthusiasts express their creativity and passion for cars by the way they build their machines. From parts upgrades to aesthetics, the build can be very telling about the person who drives it. It’s obviously subjective, as not everyone will appreciate what another has done. But when the likeminded meet, […]

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Fuel 101: Race Gas, Octane, and Alternative Fuels Explained

What you feed your engine determines it’s ultimate performance. The nutritional performance needs of an engine are influenced by a number of factors. Some of the most important factors include compression ratio, rpm potential and boost pressure (on forced induction applications). Engines that run higher compression ratios (above 10:1), operate […]

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983WHP Civic EK Runs 8s, Wants More | Bad-Ass B-Series

There’s a love-hate relationship between racers and rulebooks that dates back to the beginning of racing. Often viewed as a necessary evil, the rulebook levels the playing field while virtually placing a ceiling on performance potential. The popular Sport Front-Wheel Drive class (SFWD) lists specific restrictions, especially when it comes […]

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2016 Honda Civic Coupe | First Look

This is the all-new 2016 Honda Civic Coupe – Honda’s first ever turbocharged coupe. At the heart of the new 10th generation Civic is a 1.5-liter direct injection turbocharged engine that produces 174hp TORRANCE, Calif., November 17, 2015 – The newest member of the completely reengineered and reimagined 10th-generation Civic […]

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