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06 Nov 2025 / By Brad Smith

150: The Self-Taught Way: Building Wild Engines from Scratch [PODCAST]

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Imagine being a self-taught engineer who mastered the intricacies of engine design and is now building bespoke engines from the ground up. That’s exactly what Josh Valman from Motorsport_Engineering has done. We welcome Josh back for his second appearance on the podcast.

05 Nov 2025 / By Markku Braid

You Don't Need These... But Your Race Car Does | Performance Brakes

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Performance brakes are one of the most important features of any race car, but what are some of the downsides?

In endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, braking zones are so extreme that teams often wear through and replace multiple sets of brakes just to make it to...

05 Nov 2025 / By Markku Braid

We Scanned Car Parts With A Phone. Here’s What Matters.

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Not all 3D scanners are created equal. Let’s find out which one earns its place in your workshop and see how the Einstar Vega really surprised us. For the price of a pro 3D scanner, you could buy six phones.

05 Nov 2025 / By Markku Braid

Could Your ECU Run a $1M RS200 Group B Rally Legend?

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Could your ECU run a $1M RS200 Evo Group B legend?

You might expect a million-dollar Group B rally car to be packed with mysterious tech, but under the skin of this rare Ford RS200 Evolution are the same tools and tuning logic you could use in your own project car....

23 Oct 2025 / By Brad Smith

149: Cracking the CAN Code: Mastering Integration in Performance Builds [PODCAST]

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CAN communication might seem like a secret, nerdy language spoken only by electronic components —and, in a way, it is. But behind that digital chatter lies the key to unlocking integration between different electrical systems.

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22 Oct 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Best Free 3D Scanner Apps for Your Smartphone

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Using 3D scans as a reference when designing parts to fit your vehicle is a game-changer, and you don't need an expensive dedicated 3D scanner to get started.

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