DSPORT Issue #224 Text by Michael Ferrara Take two nearly identical vehicles equipped with the same drivetrain, brakes, suspension and aero. Set both vehicles to have the same exact final weight and weight balance. If the only difference is the rigidity of the chassis, do you think it will make […]
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Learning Curves | Recognizing a Race-Friendy Dyno Graph
DSPORT Issue #241 By Allan Lockheed Continued from Learning Curves Revisited | Are You Running the Right Curve? Dyno graphs don’t race. However, dyno charts can provide the roadmap to go faster than the competition. By understanding how peak horsepower, the powerband, area under the horsepower curve and the actual shape […]
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Learning Curves Revisited | Are You Running the Right Curve?
DSPORT Issue #241 By Michael Ferrara About a dozen years ago, DSPORT published Allan Lockheed’s Learning Curves article in the June 2010 edition. This article was created to raise the awareness of the importance of the shape of dyno graphs, during a time where everyone was fixated solely on peak […]
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Bad-Ass Bolt-On | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) offers 500+whp Bolt-On Turbo Solution for Civic Type-R
DSPORT Issue #247 By Michael Ferrara // Photos by Joe Singleton More power without the lag. That’s the desire of nearly every turbo upgrade, but historically it’s often not the case. Fortunately, there are some real standouts in the latest generation of performance turbochargers that deliver increased power without a sacrifice […]
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CDS TECH: 34DD for RB26 | Club DSPORT’s 34mm Diameter DLC Valvetrain Welcomes Ultra High Lift Cams to RB26
DSPORT Issue #249 Text and Photos By Michael Ferrara Some people are gearheads, but my Dad would call me a camhead. Before learning about forced induction and focusing on import performance, my goal was on getting the maximum power out of my small block 350cid V8 in my 1969 Camaro. As […]
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HKS Zero-R Advanced Heritage | Imagine a Turn-key, Fully-Improved R32 GT-R Complete Car from HKS
DSPORT Issue #255 By Michael Ferrara // Photos By Michael Ferrara Original ZERO-R photos by Motive Video/James Greig Back in 1991, HKS had a desire to offer a complete car that would showcase its technology. The Zero-R project was debuted and HKS built ten R32 GT-Rs to the Zero-R spec. Challenges […]
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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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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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Power Tech | ATI’s 4G63 Damper
Broken oil pump gears, sheared flywheel bolts, loosening clutch cover bolts and damaged bearings are just some of the “fun” that’s in store for your engine if you don’t dampen and control the torsional vibrations in your engine’s crankshaft. The severity and frequency of these vibrations are affected by the […]
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Performance Tech | Drag Racing 102
So you finally made it to your first drag strip. You launch your car, get to the finish line safely, and on your way back, the track employee gives you a receipt. Your friend tells you that it’s your time slip, so you take a photo of it pointing at […]
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Performance Tech | Drag Racing 101
Drag racing is one of the truest forms of racing. After all, there are no points for style and you certainly don’t have to go around a circuit for hours before you’re announced a winner. Instead, a quarter-mile is all it takes and the rush is real. Not too long […]
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