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04 Jun 2026 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

RIP To A Legend: The LS9 Is Dead

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While everyone has been distracted by the 2026 oil crisis, an arguably much larger atrocity has occurred. The world has run out of new LS9 long blocks.

04 Jun 2026 / By Brad Smith

163: ZF 8HP: The Automatic Everyone Wants?

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Automatic transmissions were once the last thing performance enthusiasts wanted in their builds—but that’s changing fast. Greg from Turbolamik is at the centre of that shift, helping bring ZF’s 8HP gearbox into everything from drift cars to drag builds, and showing just how capable modern automatics have become.

29 May 2026 / By Andrew Astley

TurboLamik TunerPro File Types

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If you are setting up a TurboLamik TCU, there are three file types that are essential to understand: the BIN file, the XDF file, and the ADX file. Here is a breakdown of what each one does and how they work together. Written by Andrew Astley of 8speed. com.

29 May 2026 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Is TunerPro and TunerPro RT?

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TunerPro and TunerPro RT are ECU calibration tools used for viewing, editing, logging and, in some rare cases, real-time tuning of factory engine control unit files.

29 May 2026 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Is An XDF File?

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If you are working with ECU tuning software like TunerPro, you will quickly come across XDF files. These files are often mentioned alongside BIN files, factory ECU reads and map editing, but the difference between them is not always clear when you are first getting started.

28 May 2026 / By Peter Kelly

The Intercooler Mistake That Can Cost You Power

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Selecting an intercooler for a forced induction build might seem simple, but there are a number of factors that need to be considered if we want the best result for our specific car. The two main options are air-to-air and water-to-air intercoolers.

25 May 2026 / By Markku Braid

[FREE LESSON] Lifting and Supporting a Vehicle

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Jacking up a car and placing it safely on axle stands is one of the most essential skills for anyone working on their own vehicle at home. It might seem straightforward, but done incorrectly it can cause serious damage to the car or result in injury.

25 May 2026 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What's new in WinOLS? | Update 5.91

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Whether you're tuning maps on the dyno or building definition/DAMOS files from scratch, WinOLS remains the gold standard when it comes to ECU map editing software, and it just got a little bit better. This WinOLS 5.