DSPORT Issue #242 By Michael Ferrara For more than a decade, we’ve been preaching about the advantages of “lithium” batteries (technically lithium-iron-phosphate or LiFePO4 to be exact). We’ve tested many offerings from different manufacturers. Some LiFePO4 batteries tested have been on the budget side while others have been big-dollar, top-shelf […]
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Holeshot Advantage | Portatree’s Eliminator Next Gen Practice Tree
DSPORT Issue #266 Staff Report // Images by DSPORT Staff and Portatree In drag racing, the margin of victory can be measured in thousandths of a second. The race can be won or lost at the starting line. Racers who cut a quicker light take control of the race and […]
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Pre-Dyno Preparation | Following this Ritual will Get you the Best Results
DSPORT Issue #265 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton It’s been said that “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While making an appointment to get your car on a dyno is one of the smartest moves you can make, failing to have your car […]
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DIY or Don’t Even Try? | Powder Coating: Can you Do it Yourself?
DSPORT Issue #199 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton and Michael Ferrara Product provided by Eastwood DIY (do it yourself) or PSE (pay someone else) is a decision that everyone has to make with regard to vehicle repairs and upgrades. Taking the DIY path is nearly always […]
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Tech Series | Nitrous Oxide Basics and Beyond: Part III
DSPORT Issue #253 Text by Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton Nothing good ever comes from solenoid failure. When a nitrous oxide solenoid fails to open, engine performance suffers significantly. Fuel from the “wet” system or the additional fuel provided by the injectors on a “dry” system establish a fuel […]
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Reduce the Friction, Increase the Power | DYNO TESTED: Chevron Delo® 400 XLE SB vs. TriboDyn® TRI-EX2 15W-40
DSPORT Issue #268 By Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton Towing, heavy loads, high compression ratios, and sustained high boost levels are just a few of the realities that pose a challenge for engine oil on a turbocharged diesel engine. However, when regular oil change intervals are maintained with the […]
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Horsepower 101 | Is that Dyno Telling the Truth?
DSPORT Issue #247 Text by Michael Ferrara That’s not good…your dyno has an STd. unless you run a dyno for a living, you may not get this joke so let us explain. All dynos have some sort of correction factor available while some may offer a selection of different correction factors. […]
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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 | “L” is for LEGAL, The Ultimate Swap?
DSPORT Issue #267 Text by Michael Ferrara No matter how new you are to the performance market, chances are you know something about engine swaps. Old hot-rodders swapped small block Chevy (SBC) engines in place of Ford flatheads beginning in the late 1950s. This trend continued for the next 40 years […]
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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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Quick Tech | Cooling System Pressure Check
During the chase for more horsepower, we often neglect the rest of our systems. While our engines could provide us with plenty of power to put smiles on our faces, failing to address other systems that keep our engines running reliably could quickly eliminate these smiles. Since heat is the […]
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How To: Tuning Wastegate Actuators for Twin-Turbo Duty
There is nothing more frustrating than being part of a two-man team where you are doing more than half the work. When subtle hints don’t get the lazy half up to speed, the end result can be a very vocal argument. Each of the turbos on a twin-turbo engine feel […]
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2000 Honda S2000 | McLeod Street Tuner Clutch Installation
2000 Honda S2000 Clutch Install Our project Honda S2000 clocks in with 366,000 miles on the odometer, with only two clutch changes in its whole life. As put together plans to bring the car back up to snuff, a new clutch was added to the list. Given that the car […]
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