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15 Sep 2017 / By Andre Simon

[FREE LESSON] How to balance a piston ⚖️

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Balancing pistons is just 1 of 17 essential steps when building a high performance engine. Andre runs us through the process you will need to follow no matter your chosen tolerance. For this example, we will be balanced to within one-tenth of a gram.

15 Sep 2017 / By Andre Simon

[FREE LESSON] How much ignition timing should you add on E85?

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The answer may surprise you! Watch this free lesson to find out. Want to learn more about Ethanol and Flex Fuel tuning? We've got everything you need to know right here. https://vimeo. com/233397338

13 Sep 2017 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

[TECH TOUR] 900 HP Twin Turbo Nissan V6 | Purpose built Formula Drift Machine

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At the 2014 WTAC Nate Tasukon of Tuned by N8 gave us some insight in the RS*R Nissan Silvia Formula Drift machine. This MoTeC ladened S15 runs a twin turbo 3.

08 Sep 2017 / By Andre Simon

Engine Bearing Clearances

One of the most critical decisions you'll need to make is what bearing clearances to use with your engine.

05 Sep 2017 / By Andre Simon

[TECH TOUR] Victory at first sight! | Acura TLX A-Spec FWD 3.5L V6 Turbocharged Titan

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Although driver James Robinson from Honda RnD is no stranger to Pikes Peak danger, it was this noble steeds first run this year and the Acura TLX A-Spec didn't let driver and brother Nick Robinson down. Claiming Exhibition Class victory with a solid 11m 3.

28 Aug 2017 / By Andre Simon

[TECH TOUR] Is this the best AE86 drift car in the world?

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Drift extraordinaire Beau Yates talks about rebuilding his iconic Hypertune built Toyota AE86 after a gutting accident at the 2013 World Time Attack Challenge.

22 Aug 2017 / By Andre Simon

[TECH TOUR] "The fastest car I've ever driven..." - The Stig USA | 1000HP Turbo V8 Enviate Hypercar

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Pikes Peak 2017 - Andre gives us the goods on the Enviate Hypercar, built by Cody Loveland from Lovefab. This beast runs a mid-mounted LS V8 that pumps out over 1000HP with the aid of twin Garrett GTX3576 turbochargers.