13 Nov 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What's Wrong With A Billet Block?

What's Wrong With A Billet Block?

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Sick of cracked OEM cast blocks but don't have the use case for a billet alternative? Platinum Racing Products has something for you and your RB26-powered platform in the works.

08 Nov 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Was this rebuild a mistake? (Hint: Nope.)

Was this rebuild a mistake? (Hint: Nope.)

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The pressure of racing one of WTAC's most iconic builds, plus a full push lap of race footage.

06 Nov 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

295% More Power Than A V8 Ferrari

295% More Power Than A V8 Ferrari

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You might argue that it's not hard to build a better Ferrari than Ferrari could in the 80's, but good fabrication is only half the battle when it comes time to hit the race track and dial it all in on the international stage. .

03 Nov 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

4 Brake Caliper Considerations That Save Time & Money

4 Brake Caliper Considerations That Save Time & Money

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Bigger brakes ALWAYS mean better braking performance.

03 Nov 2023 / By Peter Kelly

103: Is This the Future of Track Cars? [PODCAST]

103: Is This the Future of Track Cars? [PODCAST]

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Despite how quickly the world is changing, race cars, track days, and the world of motorsport at large aren’t going anywhere.

30 Oct 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Too much BOOST for your engine block? This MIGHT be a solution.

Too much BOOST for your engine block? This MIGHT be a solution.

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The factory design of engine blocks did not anticipate the extreme boost pressures we see today, often struggling to even handle 15 psi let alone 100 psi or more which many are pushing down the drag strip.

20 Oct 2023 / By Peter Kelly

102: Are Factory Over-Engineered Motors a Thing of the Past? [PODCAST]

102: Are Factory Over-Engineered Motors a Thing of the Past? [PODCAST]

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If you have any interest in engines, there’s a good chance you’ve already come across this week’s guest — Driving 4 Answers of YouTube fame. With nearly a million subscribers, Driving 4 Answers is one of the biggest technically-focused automotive channels on YouTube.

16 Oct 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why is Tefzel wire harder to strip?

Why is Tefzel wire harder to strip?

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Ever wondered what the difference between what you do with your crimpers and what those doing wiring work on a bigger scale is and how they maintain quality?

Quality tools and a solid process is the obvious answer, but what does that look like? Ryan Nicholls of Powertune runs us through...