Imagine a world without boost. High-performance street engines would make around 100 horsepower per liter. Racing engines would only be able to squeeze out 130 horsepower per liter. In this boost-free world, a five- hundred horsepower streetcar would need an engine that is over five liters in displacement. Heavy, large- […]
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Part 12: Ported & Flowed: Part 3 | Computer Models Versus the Dyno on our RB26 GT-R
In our last installment of Ported & Flowed (October 2004), we mentioned that our next step would be to put the computer model to the test. This test would occur when we installed the ported cylinder head along with the camshafts on our GT-R. Then we would optimize the fuel […]
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Clutch 101: Getting a Grip on Performance Clutches
The clutch is arguably one of the most important components to any manual transmission vehicle. It modulates the energy at the spinning flywheel and transfers it through the driveline to propel your car forward. For most vehicles, there are many clutch system upgrades. To select the most ideal clutch for […]
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Part 11: Ported & Flowed: Part 2 | Flow Numbers, Flow Velocity and Horsepower with our GT-R
You’ve probably been told or heard from someone that “an internal combustion automotive engine is just a sophisticated air pump.” Here’s the truth. What you have been told isn’t entirely accurate. First, a pump is a device used to move fluids and it operates at relatively low pressures. Air is […]
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CP-Carrillo now offers its new HD series of Forged Pistons
Bulletproof Slugs While the R35 GT-R is known for producing power in excess of 2,000 WHP, the factory engine internals simply aren’t made to handle significant increases in cylinder pressure. For tuners looking to extract the most power from the VR38 engine, CP-Carrillo now offers its new HD series of […]
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Part 10: PROJECT RH9 GT-R | Pump Gas: 505whp Attained, 600whp Possible?
Last issue, we said “when we get back on the dyno, we won’t be surprised to see 500-plus horsepower on 91-octane with a boost and power curves that we never believed possible with turbos so big. As predicted, we accomplished our mission with 505 horsepower registering on the dyno after […]
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Round One to the Finals | 2015 DSM/EVO/GT-R Buschur Shootout Coverage
The 2015 Buschur Shootout was the biggest and best one yet. Being the 23rd annual shootout, the crew at Buschur Racing have perfected the art of throwing a great race weekend. We saw plenty of low single digit passes, exciting racing, and enjoyed ourselves throughly. Look for complete coverage of […]
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Transmissions 101: Upgrades for Increased Torque Capacity and Optimized Performance
In the U.S., most enthusiasts don’t think about upgrading their vehicle’s transmission until it becomes absolutely necessary. By absolutely necessary, we mean the point at which the engine produces more torque than the transmission can handle. The end result is often broken shafts, bent forks and worn synchros. In Japan […]
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Gran Turismo Subaru STi | Virtually Built In GT1, Now A Reality
Driving games have gripped gamers and racing fans since the early 80’s with the release of Pole Position in video arcades. This led to the development of more realistic driving games that pinnacled to the revolutionary Gran Turismo video game for Sony’s Playstation in 1998. Touted by Sony as the […]
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Eva Skye
Hello and welcome to First Date. Please tell us a little about yourself. Hi DSPORT readers! My name is Eva Skye. I am a healthcare marketer by profession, Fashion Designer by education, and model/dancer by hobby. Some words that best describe me are: Positive, Personable, Adventurous, Passionate, Spiritual, Career Oriented, […]
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Test & Tune: 2001 Nissan Silvia S15 | More Airflow, More Boost, and + 36.3 WHP
In the first Test and Tune segment, our 2001 Nissan Silvia S15 illustrated how much of a difference quality aftermarket components would make to a turbocharged engine. The Tanabe Concept G Blue turbo-back exhaust system reduced exhaust restrictions and also increased boost pressure. The value of fuel tuning was clearly […]
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Nicole Leigh
Hello and welcome to First Date. Please tell us a little about yourself. Hi! My name is Nicole Leigh, but you can call me tonight. I love cookies and whales; that’s all you need to know. I am a very dorky, bubbly and sarcastic person, and a student striving to […]
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7 second GT-R hits the wall at over 100 mph | 2015 Buschur Shootout
Gideon was out to set a personal best record in his R35. He got a killer 60′ (1.286) and great 330′. Then smoke started to come out. It got worse and he crossed the centerline just before the finish as the GT-R hit the opposite wall at over 100 MPH. […]
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2015 Buschur Shootout
See the videos below for DSPORT Magazine’s coverage of the 2015 Buschur Shootout: Day 1: Dyno & Buschur Racing Open House Day 2: Autocross & Qualifying Complete Day 3 Coverage:
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Turbocharger vs Supercharger – Forced Induction and Big Power Explained
More power. We all want it and there is usually more than one way to get it. Serious solutions will involve a “power adder” in the form of a supercharger, turbocharger or nitrous-oxide injection system. These power adders can add anywhere from 30-to-300-percent more power. Since the previous section was […]
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