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06 Jun 2025 / By Peter Kelly
139: The TRUTH Behind Drivetrain Losses on the Dyno. [PODCAST]
Real-world performance is what matters when tuning a vehicle, but let’s not pretend the numbers on a dyno sheet mean nothing.
30 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
What consumables do you need to TIG weld?
TIG welding consumables can spark debate, some parts burn out, others just break, and knowing what wears, what fails, and what’s worth stocking can save you serious downtime. Here's what we consider to be regular and occasional materials and parts for any TIG welder.
23 May 2025 / By Peter Kelly
138: The Secret to Effective Aero on a Budget. [PODCAST]
Think getting extra speed out of an aero package is just for the pros with all the money? It’s not. . . But you do need to know what you’re doing.
20 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
550hp Micra | 'Let TORQUE take the wheel'
Sean Austin’s FWD K11 Nissan Micra is running a turbocharged Primera P11 SR20VVL (the best SR20?) & 6-speed gearbox, Haltech Nexus R3 engine/power distribution management, Haltech iC-7 dash, and enough power to torque steer into another dimension.
20 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
A BETTER conversion option? | EV Swapped Porsche 911
Ever wondered what it takes to convert an old car into a modern 600hp EV using aftermarket tech instead of a Tesla swap?
At SEMA, Rory Baldrey from Legacy EV walks through the full electric conversion of HP Tuners classic air-cooled 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, powered by a Cascadia Motion motor...
09 May 2025 / By Peter Kelly
137: Fabricating the BEST Custom Cars on Earth. [PODCAST]
Anyone who knows modified cars will have heard of the Ring Brothers, builders of some of the greatest custom machines ever conceived. With huge scope and an equally impressive price tag, these incredible vehicles take every single piece of a build to the next level.
06 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Should you tune your transmission?
Here’s the truth: if you leave the automatic transmission untouched, you're leaving performance on the table. When it comes to performance upgrades, most enthusiasts focus on the engine. Bigger turbos, better cams, upgraded fuel systems.
06 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Mastercam System Requirements
Mastercam is a leading CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software suite. It is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and in the motorsport/automotive DIY space primarily for generating the machine instructions needed to produce parts on CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines.