SMOOTH IT OVER THE PUSH AND PULL OF PISTONS AGAINST A CRANKSHAFT THOUSANDS OF TIMES A MINUTE DEMANDS a lot out of one spinning piece of metal. To counteract the resulting torsional vibrations, Fluidampr has released a performance crankshaft damper for the 2015 WRX and 2013+ FR-S/BRZ. This SFI 18.1 […]
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Learning Curves | Recognizing a Race-Friendly Dyno Graph
You don’t race dyno graphs, however, dyno graphs can provide the roadmap to go faster than the competition. By understanding how peak horsepower, the powerband, area under the horsepower curve and the actual shape of the power curve affect performance, the engine can be tuned to produce a curve that […]
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Autobanh’s “Big Red” Supra Sports Big Turbos For 1645 WHP
Few of today’s sportscars can challenge the performance potential of Toyota’s JZA80 Supra Turbo. The fourth-generation Supra is arguably one of Japan’s top sportscars ever built. Much of the vehicle’s popularity is due to the incredible 2JZ-GTE engine design. No other Japanese engine has ever challenged the 2JZ in terms […]
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732 WHP Street-Legal R32 Skyline Gets Loose On U.S Shores
The original Godzilla, Nissan’s R32 Skyline GT-R, is steeped in motorsports history. It hails from a performance lineage and marks the beginning of a series of technologically-advanced successors that would each respectively advance to the pinnacle of street-car performance. When the R32 was released in Japan in 1989, it set […]
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Wide Body Mazda RX-7 Still Catching Glances | Restored to Glory
Show car builds are meant to be eye candy. Some of the lengths that builders will go to in order to satisfy judging requirements would even make Liberace cringe. On the other hand, manufacturers work with tuning shops to build demo vehicles that take the “Best of Show” cars and […]
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Turbosmart Designed the Fiesta ST Kompact Shortie Blow-Off Valve
BOOST PARTY STOCK BLOW-OFF VALVES LIKE THOSE THAT COME STANDARD WITH THE FIESTA ST OFTEN su ffer from a range of problems. They are plastic, and they leak, and if you want to up the power, they have trouble holding the extra boost. For those who want extra zip from their […]
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Braking 101: The System, Physics and Science of the Motion Management
For a car to be of use, it must be able to start, steer and stop. The purpose of an automotive braking system is to allow the driver to be able to decelerate or slow the vehicle as they see fit. Road conditions, speed limits and obstructions make the braking […]
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SR-Powered AE86 Makes An Impact In Formula Drift’s Arena
The banked turn that seemed a fair distance away closes rapidly as the engine roars to redline. In an instant, a clutch kick, yank of the hand brake and full lock counter steer makes the bank viewable through the side window instead of the windshield. Today, a lack of restrictions […]
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Nitrous Express Developed its Express Hot Water Bottle Bath
Bottle Warmer NITROUS HAS A SWEET SPOT, AND THAT TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED for the system to work most effectively. To get nitrous bottles ready to perform, Nitrous Express developed its Express Hot Water Bottle Bath (p/n 15935). This bottle bath features a high-strength composite tank design that will never rust […]
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Sonic Clarity: Putting the Plus into OEM Sound Systems
Who buys aftermarket car audio equipment these days? Many of today’s factory installed audio systems come integrated into the dash and include many desirable features straight from the manufacturer. Some automakers enlisted the help of boutique audio system manufacturers to design and deliver a premium, enhanced sound system. However, not […]
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407 WHP Turbocharged NSX Under Pressure | Highway to the Danger Zone
Aircraft pilots live for thrills on a different level. Some individuals like Bob Fahnestock enjoy flight both on and off the ground. Fahnestock has logged numerous hours in the air and has taken his passion for flying to another level. He’s been involved with aviation for over three decades, establishing […]
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Milwaukee Introduces the M-SPECTOR M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Digital Inspection Camera Kit
TIGHT SPACES INCLUDING BEHIND AN INTAKE MANIFOLD, INSIDE A CROWDED ENGINE bay or under a dashboard can be challenging and difficult to work with. Sometimes the lack of space can make it tough to even tell where the wrench goes. Fortunately, Milwaukee has a solution for those tight spaces with […]
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Innovation Delivers a Tame Infiniti G35 that Turns into a Monster on Command
Show cars rarely demonstrate mechanical creativity delivering both form and function. Engineering innovation is traditionally bred within motorsports in the name of edging out the competition. Street car tuners typically adapt, rather than pioneer, racing equipment for enthusiast use. However, some “show cars” that actually see time on the street […]
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Top 10 Tuners: The Top Tuners of the Past 10 Years
The last decade has experienced a dramatic change in the landscape and direction of the import performance industry. Exciting platforms packed with new technology have brought with them new challenges too. Gone are the days of chipped ECUs, easy horsepower from simple bolt-ons and piggyback electronics. Today, tuners have harnessed […]
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Centerforce Developed its Dual Friction Clutch Kit for the FR-S/BRZ
AVOID SLIPPIN’ WHILE ADDING FORCED INDUCTION TO THE FR-S MAY GIVE IT MORE GO, IT CAN ALSO wreak havoc on the factory clutch. The increased torque output may cause the clutch to wear prematurely or slip under high load. Fortunately, Centerforce developed its dual friction kit for the FR-S/BRZ to […]
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