06 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

They Can't Afford To Get This Wrong | Con Rod Design & Manufacturing

They Can't Afford To Get This Wrong | Con Rod Design & Manufacturing

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Ever wonder how a connecting rod that can handle 3000hp+ is designed, tested, and manufactured? Here's a rare inside look at how true high performance aftermarket components are engineered and delivered.

05 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

TunerStudio System Requirements

TunerStudio System Requirements

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Do You Need a High-Spec Laptop to Tune a High-Power Engine?

Short answer: No. TunerStudio was designed to ensure it could run on old laptops, and while some have success with a tiny 366MHz chip, typically any modern laptop with a 1.

01 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

3D Scan Like A Pro: Extracting Entities

3D Scan Like A Pro: Extracting Entities

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Extracting Entities: DIY or pro, you cannot skip this step if you want accurate 3D scan files turned into usable CAD models.

01 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

More powerful than engine tuning?

More powerful than engine tuning?

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We often chase engine and tuning upgrades first, but could a front splitter and rear wing be a smarter starting point for our race cars?

We caught up with Kyle Forster from JKF Aero to break down how aerodynamics work in practice and how to make effective improvements at every level...

25 Apr 2025 / By Peter Kelly

136: Does Fast Have a Future? [PODCAST]

136: Does Fast Have a Future? [PODCAST]

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Running IndyCars, engineering championship-winning V8 Supercars… and going carbon zero? This episode of the Tuned In podcast with performance engineer Brad Eyes takes us in some very interesting directions. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcast 

👉 Use code ‘FUTURE50’ to get $50 off HPA’s EV Fundamentals Course: https://hpcdmy.

11 Apr 2025 / By Peter Kelly

135: The TRUTH About Life in Formula 1. [PODCAST]

135: The TRUTH About Life in Formula 1. [PODCAST]

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When Joel Vermiglio of garage61motorsport isn’t working his day job at McLaren Formula 1, he’s in his workshop building an old VW Caddy… with a McLaren twin-turbo V8 in the rear tray, a Lamborghini gearbox, and Porsche 911 suspension.

08 Apr 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Can 'over building' your engine damage it?

Can 'over building' your engine damage it?

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Some bearings are tough enough to survive 3000 horsepower, but that doesn’t mean you should use them in your street build.

01 Apr 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Will this replace your tape measure? | 3D Scanning

Will this replace your tape measure? | 3D Scanning

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3D scanners are not always cheap, but here's why they might still be worth your money. 3D scanning is changing the game for motorsport and custom fabrication, and tools like the Peel 3 scanner are bringing that capability to a more affordable level.