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25 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

What Do YOU Know About Wideband Sensors | Individual Cylinder Tuning [TECH NUGGET]

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One of the key sensors we rely on when tuning any engine is an air fuel ratio sensor, often in the form of a wideband oxygen sensor, or lambda sensor, as it may also be known.

24 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

Mid-Engined 550HP AWD twin-turbo J35 | Acura TLX GT [TECH TOUR]

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Starting life as a 2015 Acura TLX GT, this RealTime Racing monster is now a twin turbo, 500HP mid-engined Pikes Peak 2018 Open class winner.

18 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

What Do YOU Know About Turbo Speed And Pressures? [TECH NUGGET]

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With the start line at 9,000ft and finish at over 14,000ft the competition hill climb cars of Pikes Peak face a few struggles that many others do not. Due to this high altitude and as such, lower air density, the output of the engine can be drastically reduced.

16 Oct 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Crimp VS Solder, Concentric Twisting, TXL VS Tefzel & MORE [TECH TALK]

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Why would you use Tefzel wire instead of TXL? Why don’t you use solder in your motorsport loom other than for one very specific application? Why is crimping better? What are the advantages of concentric twisting and quality sheathing such as Raychem DR 25 and why are autosport connectors preferred...

11 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

How Do PADDLE SHIFTERS Work | Why Do You WANT Them [TECH NUGGET]

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In modern race cars, paddle shift systems have become more and more common, and with good reason - An ECU-controlled paddle shift system can provide faster and more consistent gear shifts than is possible by manual shifting.

09 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

1100HP V6 Turbo Hatch | J Series Honda CIVIC [TECH TALK]

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English Racing tuner Aaron O’Neal gives us some insight into his J Series swapped EG Civic that has run a best of 199.

04 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

ENGINE FAILURE - Is this the most common cause?

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One of the common reasons for engine failure in a modified vehicle is due to oil starvation under high cornering forces. A factory ‘wet sump’ design is fine for driving around the streets but when your modified suspension and sticky tires can pull 1.

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02 Oct 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Group B Pikes Peak | 750HP Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica [TECH TOUR]

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This 700HP Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica doesn’t fail to deliver in the looks or performance departments. This 700HP Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica doesn’t fail to deliver in the looks or performance departments. The Keith Edwards Motors car is running a 2.