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08 Oct 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Would you do this engine swap?
Back when tidy AE86s were still going for $3,000 AUD, Ben of Third Strike Fabrications knew he needed one in his life, and 4 or so engine swaps later, he gave us some insight into his build and the Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin/ Sprinter Trueno platform in general during the...
02 Oct 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
The Engine Swap Nobody Saw Coming | MiniRex
Home Built EJ25 Swapped MiniRex: A Subaru-Powered, Mid-Engined Mini Masterpiece
We've seen our fair share of engine-swapped Minis, from Honda's B and K series to Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines, but this EJ25-powered Mini takes things to the next level.
27 Sep 2024 / By Peter Kelly
124: "It's Drag Racing With Corners” — Building the Fastest Car on the Hill. [PODCAST]
Imagine if Formula 1 got rid of most of its rules and regulations — how fast could the cars be? The freedom to design and build whatever will result in the fastest time is a dream for many in the higher levels of motorsport, but for British hillclimb champion Alex...
26 Sep 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Creating Base Maps Has Never Been This Easy.
Base maps are one of the first hurdles in any tuning project, and while they often seem daunting at first, with hindsight and experience, they’re actually much simpler than we expect but some people become so overwhelmed they throw in the towel before having the chance to get that far.
19 Sep 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Wire Sizing Quick Guide
One of the most critical factors in designing a wiring harness power supply is ensuring the correct size of the wires providing power to each component. Mistakes in wire sizing can have catastrophic consequences, including overheating, insulation failure, and even fire hazards.
18 Sep 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
You'll NEVER Guess This Connection: 11,000 rpm V10 Supra Vs Ford Explorer
'Why fit a Formula 1-inspired Judd V10 engine into a Toyota A90 Supra' is probably not a common question we are all struggling with regarding our own personal projects.
17 Sep 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
NEW V10 Engine With A €45,000 Crank | Rodin RC.TEN
It's unusual to see a new V10 engine go into production these days with the V10 and V12s engines of previous Formula 1, Prototype (LMP) and Grand Touring classes long being replaced by V8s and V6s, but Rodin Cars are bucking the trend with their RC. TEN engine project.
13 Sep 2024 / By Peter Kelly
123: Building a 1000hp, 10,000rpm Track Weapon From Scratch. [PODCAST]
Embarking on a big build with limited experience can be a disaster as the builder quickly finds themselves out of their depth — and while this scratch-built, tube-frame Pontiac Firebird Trans Am project wasn’t without its bumps in the road, builder Riley Stair has pulled it off incredibly well and...