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18 Jul 2025 / By Brad Smith

142: “Composites” aren’t just for high-end motorsport [PODCAST]

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“Composites” aren’t just expensive and elaborate carbon fibre parts for high-end race teams. It may be easier, more accessible, and cheaper than you think to get started in the composite game.

15 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

"You Don’t Want 1,000 HP on the Street”

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Could you swap a turbo over in 30 mins or less to go between 800hp and 1500hp for street vs track?

Herman from Platinum Racing Products walks us through the thinking behind his personal Nissan RB26 street build, including how he’s achieving true 3.

04 Jul 2025 / By Brad Smith

141: This Could Make or Break Your New Harness. [PODCAST]

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Forget the hype around “Mil-Spec” wiring — most builds don’t need it. Smart, fit-for-purpose materials and design can still deliver a reliable harness with great performance and aesthetics.

02 Jul 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why Your CAD Designs Don't Work

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Designing an elaborate engine block or cylinder head in CAD is one thing, but actually manufacturing that design is another challenge altogether. In this video, we talk with Gerry from Crest CNC about what it takes to turn complex billet and cast designs into reality.

26 Jun 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Are 'self tuning' features a scam?

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Can Holley’s Sniper 2 EFI system really tune your engine without touching a laptop?

We put this all-in-one throttle body EFI solution to the test on our 1966 C10 with a small-block Chevy 350.

20 Jun 2025 / By Brad Smith

140: You Don't Need a PhD to Add SERIOUS Performance [PODCAST]

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You can go a long way with club-level aero — and this is how to do it. On this week's episode of Tuned In, ex-Mercedes F1 aerodynamicist and brand new HPA tutor Kyle Forster helps you find big gains in performance by adding aero.

19 Jun 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What’s really KILLING your catalytic converter?

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You might love the look and sound of your flame-tune, but is it killing your catalytic converter (CAT)?

In this interview, Matt Latino from G-Sport by GESi explains the limitations of factory catalytic converters and why performance builds often require something more capable.