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25 Mar 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
What's new in WinOLS? | Update 5.76
Whether you're tuning maps on the dyno or building definition/DAMOS files from scratch, WinOLS is the gold standard when it comes to software options, and it just got a little bit better. This WinOLS 5.
23 Mar 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
What Is VCM Suite? | HP Tuners
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WHAT IS VCM SUITE?
Typical late model vehicles use computers to control all aspects of engine operation (and in many cases, transmission operation).
14 Mar 2025 / By Peter Kelly
133: The Dos and Don’ts of Diesel Tuning. [PODCAST]
What’s the deal with diesel tuning? Is it really that different? Yes… But also no. This week Matt Smith of Just Autos joins us to discuss all things diesel tuning — operating principles, combustion temperature, reflash options, and a whole lot more.
28 Feb 2025 / By Peter Kelly
132: The Best Stock Turbo System? [PODCAST]
He co-invented one of the top (and earliest) standalone ECU companies on earth, helped develop unique V10 F1 engines, created ignition systems for top-tier motorsports, and finished it all off by producing stock-frame turbocharger upgrades that push the limits of what a factory turbo is capable of.
19 Feb 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
We think this might be the ULTIMATE 240z swap.
S15 suspension in a 240Z and a VR38 powerplant—good idea or nightmare?
Joel Dimmack’s 1971 Datsun 240Z, aka GT-Z, is no ordinary drift car. Running a VR38DETT swap with Garrett GTX3071R mirrored turbos and making 600-700hp, this 1100kg wet monster blends old-school styling with modern competition-ready tech.
14 Feb 2025 / By Peter Kelly
131: UNTAPPED Potential? BOVs and Wastegates Decoded. [PODCAST]
Blow off valves and wastegates are fairly simple in their operation, but correctly sizing and fitting them requires a lot of careful consideration if you want to get the most out of your turbocharged engine.
11 Feb 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe
Why all the fuss? | EPA/CARB EO Approved Parts
Why don't OEMs tune for the maximum reliable performance and what's all the fuss about over emissions compliance in the United States 'street legal' modified car scene?
Emissions compliance might not be the most exciting topic, but if you're tuning a street car, ignoring it could land you in serious trouble....
31 Jan 2025 / By Peter Kelly
130: Using Your Automotive Skills to Start Your OWN Business. [PODCAST]
Considering striking out on your own in the performance automotive industry? There’s nothing more satisfying than building your own successful business and being your own boss but… getting it right isn’t easy.