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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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: Avoid and Fix Automotive Electrical Issues
Bad grounds, voltage drops, ground offsets, open circuits, dirty power and electrical noise are all terms that you are likely to come across when dealing with automotive electrical systems. Today’s production vehicles have more electrical connections and wiring than ever before. Even full race cars are challenged by more wiring […]
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