While Americans spent decades crying out loud as they watched other countries enjoy the Civic Type R, the Civic Si was the North American halo car for Honda. The United States’ first encounter with an “Si” badge was the year 1985, when the CRX Si arrived on our own soil […]
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376 WHP Supercharged Acura NSX
In 1990, Acura took a chance on a new design, platform, and idea called the NSX. The result was a mid-engine supercar that lives on as one of the best looking vehicles ever produced. While people always mistook it for a Ferrari, the NSX’s naturally-aspirated V6 only delivered 270 horsepower […]
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380 WHP Supercharged Acura NSX
Is this a Ferrari? When Acura introduced their NSX in 1989, enthusiasts were taken by surprise. Some called it the Ferrari of Honda, others just didn’t believe it was a Japanese vehicle. Gas stations around the United States witnessed conversations between NSX drivers and bypassers asking what supercar this crazy-looking […]
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The 2018 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS
We did it! For the past few months, we’ve been working on the 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS. The Challenge is designed to explore forced-induction solutions for the popular FA20 engine in the Toyota 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ. We brought five stock cars and equipped them with five different […]
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The 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Toyo Tires
When it comes to the track, tires can single handedly make you or break you. There is no point of reaching for more power if you can’t maintain a solid grip. For each type of motorsports, different tire compounds are used that optimize the given purpose. Tires that last a […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Edelbrock
The 2018 DSPORT 86 Forced-Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS is amongst us. For the fans of superchargers, you’ll be happy to know that Edelbrock will be one of our Forced-Induction participants for the event. The history of the Edelbrock family runs deeply in the early 1900s. Starting from a humble […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Vortech
In preparation for the ultimate forced-induction guide for the FR-S/86/BRZ, we would like to introduce one of the team players: Vortech. Founded by Jim Middlebrook, Vortech has been engineering high efficient air management systems for all types of engines since 1990. Vortech has been one of the leaders in centrifugal […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS
86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS Have you ever wondered which forced-induction kit is best for your needs? Are you curious about what kind of power you can gain from the turbochargers and superchargers on the market? Do you care about CARB-legal kits? Do you want to track your FR-S/86/BRZ? Or […]
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433 WHP Amuse Nissan 370Z
After spending years admiring the Nissan cars’ styling, Richard McMickens decided it was time he acquired one of his own. Richard researched the market for quite some time and he felt that Nissan has got it right with the 350Z and the 370Z; however, he was intrigued with the improved […]
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Forced Induction – Boost for Max Power | Bolt-On Basics
When it comes to increasing your vehicle’s power output, forced-induction systems are the pinnacle of bolt-on performance. Out of all the bolt-on modifications available for today’s popular vehicles, forced-induction kits can offer the greatest gains in horsepower and torque. High-quality turbocharger or supercharger kits can bump power output by 40- […]
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Twin-Screw Technology Offers Instant NSX Boost to 435whp
The pursuit of perfect is a never-ending race. Street enthusiasts dream of driving sleek machines that do it all: high-speed cornering, lightning-quick throttle response and blindingly-fast top speeds. In one word “supercar.” The NSX is often hailed as a supercar for its exceptional degree of balance. Unfortunately, balance without boost […]
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400+ whp Exige S1 with a Supercharged Honda K24/K20
Adhering to the company’s mantra of “Performance Through Light Weight” Lotus developed its S1-series Exige in 2000. Powered by a 177-horsepower Rover K-series engine, the 1,700-pound mid-engine sportscar delivered phenomenal performance. When Chris Wilson came across the opportunity to pick up this 2000 Exige S1 rolling chassis minus the engine […]
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Supercharged Track S2000 | The Ideal Honda Weekend Racecar
Vehicle performance begins at the core of chassis design, encompassing a variety of elements including frame stiffness, strength and rigidity. Often referred to as the fifth spring, a chassis does flex to some degree, just as the suspension travels up and down at each corner. The stiffer the chassis, the […]
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Edelbrock’s Supercharger Solution for the BRZ/FR-S
Popular opinion is known to sway with the reveal of new information. This fact holds true for any segment from politics to tuning philosophies. Over the past three years as performance parts manufacturers continue to roll out different forced-induction systems for the Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S, the general consensus on the […]
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JDM Legend Top Fuel Puts Its Supercharged Spin on the FT-86
Some might recognize top fuel for its iconic DC2 and EK builds of the late 90s and early 2000s, others might remember its crazy rear engine, rear-wheel drive Del Sol conversion unveiled at the 2001 Tokyo Auto Salon. More recently, Top Fuel has garnered recognition competing its extreme S2000 in […]
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