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01 May 2018 / By Andre Simon

Why do Cylinder Sleeves Drop? | Darton Sleeves [TECH TALK]

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Modern engine builds are now producing more and more power than ever intended often at 100+ Psi boost pressures that were unbelievable not all that long ago, especially on small 4-cylinder applications but due to products like Darton Sleeves, the unbelievable is now a reality.

30 Apr 2018 / By Andre Simon

Go faster with easy wireless data acquisition | Texense [TECH NUGGET]

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Data acquisition is becoming more affordable and important at every level of motorsport and as things have become more complex, so has the wiring harness that accompanies traditional sensors. Texense have the solution with their wireless sensor system.

24 Apr 2018 / By Andre Simon

Tuning A 2,010HP, 83PSI 4 cylinder SR20 [TECH TALK]

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What does it take to get a high output drag engine down the drag strip? Tuned By Shane T runs us through some of the considerations and strategies involved with tuning the 83 Psi 2010HP Mazworx Racing Engines billet block, MoTeC controlled Team Tekno Toyz Motorsport drag car.

20 Apr 2018 / By Andre Simon

[TECH TALK] Pro Tuner Tip - Fuel Pulsation Dampers | Radium Engineering

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When upgrading the fuel system, a component that’s often overlooked is the fuel pulsation damper. You’ll usually find these fitted to the factory fuel rails by the OE manufacturer, but they are often thrown away when fitting aftermarket fuel rails. https://vimeo.

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18 Apr 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

[HPA Q&A] Professional Advice from Andre Simon

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If you're subscribed to our YouTube channel you will have noticed over the last couple of months we have started posting answers to some of the great questions we receive during our free and LIVE Introduction to Tuning and Introduction to Engine Building webinar lessons.

18 Apr 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

When is it time for a billet block? | Mazworx 2,000HP SR20 [TECH TALK]

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In this interview we talk to Mark Mazurowski of Mazworx Racing Engines who is behind the SR20 billet block technology powering the Team Tekno Toyz Motorsport car (which is currently the 2nd fastest 4 cylinder car in the world | 6:50 @221mph) about some of the common failure points on...

10 Apr 2018 / By Andre Simon

[TECH TALK] What do you know about turbocharger design considerations? | Garrett G-Series

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Harut Stepanyan from Turbo by Garrett runs us through some of the key considerations of the new ‘clean sheet’ designed G-Series.

07 Apr 2018 / By Andre Simon

[TECH NUGGET] High Horsepower Bearing Shells | King Engine Bearings

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Using King Engine Bearings tri-metal construction aftermarket Subaru FA20 bearing shells as an example, Andre runs us through the pros and cons of replacing your OEM bearing shells in favour of an aftermarket alternative. https://vimeo.