02 Aug 2024 / By Peter Kelly

120: Wastegates and Boost Control — What You NEED to Know. [PODCAST]

120: Wastegates and Boost Control — What You NEED to Know. [PODCAST]

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Do I need electronic wastegate control? What about CO2? And how do I know what size wastegate is needed for my build? These questions and a whole lot more are answered thanks to this week’s guest, Matt Wright from Turbosmart.

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30 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Worlds Fastest 'GT4'?

Worlds Fastest 'GT4'?

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What do you do when you're bored of being one of the fastest 5-cylinder drag cars in the world? Double down and reach for a V10 is the answer Hank Iroz of Iroz Motorsport went with, and we're glad he did!

With world-leading experience gained on the RS3 platform, the switch...

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23 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Big Power Engine Parts | Design, Manufacturing & Selection

Big Power Engine Parts | Design, Manufacturing & Selection

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Aftermarket parts including crankshafts, pistons, rods, engine blocks and more—we all use them—but what goes into deciding what is made and what material is used to ensure you are really getting something better than OEM, and how do you know if you need such an upgrade?

Christian from Nitto Performance Engineering...

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23 Jul 2024 / By Peter Kelly

Everything You Need to Know About the SR20DET.

Everything You Need to Know About the SR20DET.

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Nissan’s SR20DET will always have a place in the four-cylinder engine hall of fame — not just due to the fact that it powers some of Japan’s most iconic 90s high-performance vehicles, but also because it's a tough motor that, with the right modifications, is capable of handling big power...

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19 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

This GTiR makes HOW MUCH power at 11,000rpm?!

This GTiR makes HOW MUCH power at 11,000rpm?!

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1200hp is nothing to sneeze at in a full-fat RB-powered Nissan R32 GT-R 'Godzilla', but it's outright wild in an SR20-powered 4wd Nissan pulsar GTi-R running 45 psi of boost! With the naming convention so close is this car worthy of the title 'Mini Godzilla?'

Owner Akin Uykun gave us some...

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19 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

The Future of EV Conversions?

The Future of EV Conversions?

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Love them or not, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular additions to many of our driveways often with the promise of being a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional internal combustion engines (ICE).

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19 Jul 2024 / By Peter Kelly

119: 4WD, GT-R-Powered, 1000+WHP Evo. Why.. And How? [PODCAST]

119: 4WD, GT-R-Powered, 1000+WHP Evo. Why.. And How? [PODCAST]

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What does it take to build, tune, and drive a monster Mitsubishi Evolution VIII with a 4. 1-litre VR38DETT putting down 1065 hp to all four treads — on pump gas, no less? On this episode of Tuned In, we talk to the Armchair Tuner to find out.

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12 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Essential Skill For Car Builders | Hose End Fittings

Essential Skill For Car Builders | Hose End Fittings

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Oil, fuel, brakes, power steering, coolant, and more are found on any performance vehicle, and reusable hose ends like AN fittings are a popular choice for dependable fittings that are easy to use and remove for general maintenance.

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