When Tyler, our Events and Marketing Manager, traded in his Honda Civic Si for a Lexus IS200t, we figured he was planning to settle down and enjoy the ride rather than try and get there fast. It only took him a week to complain about the lack of low-end torque […]
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Test & Tune: 2018 Honda Civic Type R | Hondata Fuel System Upgrade
Some 4,000-miles East of the United States, Honda engineers from the Swindon U.K. factory were tasked with the design of the Honda Civic Type R (FK8) fuel system. The engineers equipped the vehicle with an efficient fuel system with very little headroom, allowing for only a 10-percent increase in fuel […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Honda Civic Si | Intake, Flashpro, Type R Clutch & E85
Honda fans have been raving about the Civic Type R for the past few years. After all, Americans have been craving a Type R of their own for decades. With this platform stealing all of the attention, the Civic Si has been lurking in the dark with more than promising […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Ford Mustang | Intake, Exhaust & Tune
When we first decided to hire our Marketing Director, Kareem, we weren’t sure he would be the right fit. After all, he drives an automatic convertible Ford Mustang Ecoboost. Given his pony car had a turbocharger, we thought we would give him a shot hoping his marketing skills were better […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Subaru WRX | 91-Octane vs E85
What’s your poison? Do you prefer wine or tequila? Both have their place. Wine will make you feel relaxed. Due to its lower alcohol content, wine can deliver an extended range and can be found much easier than its high-alcohol alternative. 91-octane pump gas is the wine of fuel options. […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Subaru WRX | Part 1: Exhaust and Accessport
Let’s do it! In the previous issue of DSPORT, we introduced you to our latest D’GARAGE projects: a 2019 Subaru WRX and a 2019 Honda Civic Si. We explained that both cars will go through various stages of upgrades, and to continue measuring the progress, we will race at the […]
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D’Garage Battle: 2019 Subaru WRX vs 2019 Honda Civic Si
Do you know who your enemy is? Sometimes he can be in your presence without you knowing. Often times, he can be sitting in the same room every single day. I recently purchased a brand-new 2019 Subaru WRX. It wasn’t until Tyler, our Events and Marketing Manager, bought his also […]
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Test & Tune: 2011 Subaru WRX Part 2 | Downpipe, Intercooler, Equal Length Manifold
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER you’re talking about an athlete or a vehicle with a combustion engine, improving aspiration can make a tremendous difference to performance. Just as a runner trains at elevation to make breathing easier at sea level, helping a turbocharged vehicle breath easier will net horsepower gains. Text by […]
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Test & Tune: 2011 Subaru WRX Part 1 | Basic Bolt-ons for More Power
SUBARU’S GVB WRX could be one of the best values in the segment, when measuring performance versus value. It’s less expensive than similar all-wheel drive sedans yet the WRX benefits from its torquey, turbocharged 2.5- liter EJ255 engine. When Subaru released this sedan, its bold lines and flared fenders made […]
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Test & Tune: 2018 Honda Civic Type R | Part 1: Intake, Exhaust, Reflash and Intercooler
Spoiler alert: The Type R doesn’t like making power. Due to a stubborn ECU, this system has set torque tables in place that make it extremely challenging to increase power using popular bolt-ons that have proven to realize gains before. Powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four engine, the Type R delivers […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Subaru WRX STI | Part:4 Handling and Style Upgrades
Most enthusiasts can relate to the drug that is modifying cars. Once you start, it only gets harder to stop. Coming from a background of drag racing his turbo Supra and daily driving large displacement monsters like the C6 Corvette and Dodge Viper, Al Rhee knows the horsepower addiction all […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Subaru WRX STI | Part:3 Closer to the EJ257’s Limits
There are two questions you should ask yourself before starting any build: how much horsepower do you want, and how long do you want it to last? Although Subaru’s famous EJ-powered WRX STI models exploded into popularity out of rally racing and other motorsports, the flat-four power plant is infamous […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Subaru WRX STI | Part:2 More Flow and Fuel
Since the VAB Subaru WRX came to the market for the 2015 model year (check out DSPORT Issue #137) this platform has proven a favorite in the segment, especially by its loyal fanatics. DSPORT’s sales director Al Rhee recently joined this fraternity of loyalists when he purchased this 2017 WRX […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Subaru WRX STI | Part:1 Intake and Tune Beefs Up the EJ257
Nearly every auto enthusiast can appreciate a car with the performance to shine on track, yet the utility and comfort to haul the kids and groceries home after work. It’s tough to have the best of both worlds in one vehicle, no matter how you build it. DSPORT staff member […]
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Boosting to the Limits of the Civic’s TD03 Turbo
Excitement followed by immediate disappointment is what we experienced when we initially learned about the new Civic. We were ecstatic to hear that it would be turbocharged but those happy feelings were quickly deflated when we realized that it was only offered with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). After enough […]
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