17 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

V8 D40 Pickup Truck Goes Road Racing

V8 D40 Pickup Truck Goes Road Racing

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Get the what, how and why on the 6. 0L LS powered Nissan Frontier, aka Navara from owner/builder Stephen Dorrick of LOJ Conversions . A 700hp+ 6.

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15 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Basic IndyCar/F1 Suspension 101 | Aerodynamic Suspension

Basic IndyCar/F1 Suspension 101 | Aerodynamic Suspension

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Formula 1 and IndyCars reach speeds well in excess of 200mph, so it’s no wonder that the suspension setup must not just perform as anticipated, but also not inhibit the car's performance in other areas such as the aerodynamic package.

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14 Jul 2023 / By Peter Kelly

089: Pushing the Limits of Nissan’s Forgotten Turbo 4-Cylinder. [PODCAST]

089: Pushing the Limits of Nissan’s Forgotten Turbo 4-Cylinder. [PODCAST]

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And we’re back! After a few weeks away from the microphone, we’re jumping back into the Tuned In podcast with our longest and tech-heaviest episode yet — one that will satisfy even the nerdiest listeners.

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11 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why Is There A 'Blow-off Valve' On This SUSPENSION Setup?

Why Is There A 'Blow-off Valve' On This SUSPENSION Setup?

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The LMP2 class is in its twilight year, but the technology used on this and similar prototype cars is still industry relevant and interesting as we discuss in this [TECH TALK]

Fun fact, LMP2 class cars were FASTER than LMDH, LMH and GTP before more class restrictions were put in place...

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11 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Dog Boxes Vs Synchromesh Gearboxes | Sequential Transmission Shifting

Dog Boxes Vs Synchromesh Gearboxes | Sequential Transmission Shifting

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If you have watched any form of professional motorsport you will have seen drivers shifting through gears at lightning speed often without even lifting their foot off the throttle.

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10 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Carb To EFI | 240Z Street Legal Race Build

Carb To EFI | 240Z Street Legal Race Build

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This 1973 Datsun 240Z (S30) is an excellent example of modernising an older vehicle for competition motorsports, and still driving it home afterwards complete with aftermarket ABS!

With double the stock horsepower via a 3L Nissan L28 with custom pistons, rods, cam, and a ported N42 head care of Datsun Spirit...

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04 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Is LASER Welding Better Than TIG Welding?

Is LASER Welding Better Than TIG Welding?

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Laser welding in industrial environments is becoming more and more popular than traditional MIG welding and TIG welding methods, but why?

Serra Lasers Evan Shea runs us through some of the differences and similarities of a laser welder compared to TIG welding, including why a laser weld can not only be...

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03 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

MaxxECU Introduction | MTune Software

MaxxECU Introduction | MTune Software

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Let's learn how to make input, output and tuning changes using the MaxxECU MTune tuning software platform. This is an introductory look at the MaxxECU Race ECU and their MTune software interface.

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