Copper Topper | The Ins and Outs of Copper Head Gaskets

DSPORT Issue #254 By Michael Ferrara // Images by Jun Chen Why copper? With the increasing availability of high-performance, multi-layer-steel (MLS) head gaskets, one might question why anyone would want to use something different. While MLS head gaskets might make sense on the majority of high-performance engine builds, copper head gaskets […]

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How To | Electrolytic Rust Removal

DSPORT Issue #249 Text by Michael Ferrara  Rust sucks, but it’s a Reality foR iRon and many steel alloys that encounter moisture and air. Once you have a part that develops rust, you’ll probably want to find a way to remove the rust. While there are numerous chemical, mechanical and even […]

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Tech Series | Nitrous Basics and Beyond: Pt. 2

DSPORT Issue #252 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton Feeling a little hot? Under some massive pressure? Chances are that you act differently in hot and high-pressure situations versus cooler, low-pressure circumstances. Like most chemical compounds, nitrous oxide also behaves differently based on the temperature and pressure of […]

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Tech Series | Nitrous Basics and Beyond: Pt. 1

DSPORT Issue #251 Text by Michael Ferrara  Dollar for dollar, there isn’t another “power adder” that can deliver the power increases of a nitrous-oxide system. In the early days of the import performance movement, hidden “dry” single nozzle nitrous kits were the reason why a few cars were killing it at […]

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Fuel Tech | A Fuel for Your Lovin’: Part 1

DSPORT Issue #226 Text By Michael Ferrara One size never fits all and there is no one that is perfect for every application. When we visit a gas station, we usually have three or four different fuel options for the spark-ignited, internal combustion engine in our vehicle. When we choose […]

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Quick Tech | Sleeving Gives New Life

2JZ, RB26, 4G63, B-series, SR20 and now even K-series and 4B11 are becoming harder and harder to find. Until a few years ago, finding good used core engines or cheap Japanese import engines was relatively easy. If you didn’t have luck locating one, purchasing a new block from the dealership […]

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Turbo Tech | Xona Rotor XR Green GT-R V2 Turbo

The R35 GT-R is Nissan’s most capable and impressive vehicle to date. Nissan teamed an exceptional engine with a capable dual-clutch transaxle and tied everything together with arguably the world’s best AWD torque management system. While Nissan never designed the vehicle to be a record-setting drag and top-speed machine, owners, […]

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Quick Tech | Fuel Efficiency Tips and Tricks

We are looking forward to the promise of having an average gas price over $6 per gallon in the next two weeks right now in California. Sanctions on the importation of Russian oil is pushing crude prices through the roof. While Californians are hit the hardest, residents of all 50 […]

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Engine Tech | Catalytic Converters

Every car enthusiast loves the sound of an engine starting. We all look forward to starting the combustion process so we can hear that sweet sound from our engine – but not the way I experienced it. Roughly two months ago, I got in my car to get to DSPORT so […]

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Engine Tech | Choosing the Right Head Studs

Today’s import-performance engines are generating more power per cylinder than ever before. On the street or at the track, it is not uncommon for these engines to be modified to generate four to six times the original horsepower output. There are now four-cylinder engines generating over 1,500 horsepower while six-cylinder […]

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Engine Tech | Dumb Ways to Die…for your Engine

You finally get back your valve cover from the powder coater with the sick new finish that sets off your engine compartment. Days later, your engine has spun a rod bearing and needs to be rebuilt. Can these seemingly unrelated events be connected? Can a simple cosmetic upgrade kill an […]

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Quick Tech | Drive-By-Wire Throttle Systems

Drive-by-wire (DBW) throttle is a technology that  is hated by some and praised by others. Purists often claim that DBW throttle bodies disconnect the driver from the engine. They argue that throttle response is slower than a cable throttle and that the OEM uses DBW throttle bodies to limit the […]

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