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23 Jul 2024 / By Peter Kelly

Everything You Need to Know About the SR20DET.

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Nissan’s SR20DET will always have a place in the four-cylinder engine hall of fame — not just due to the fact that it powers some of Japan’s most iconic 90s high-performance vehicles, but also because it's a tough motor that, with the right modifications, is capable of handling big power...

19 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

This GTiR makes HOW MUCH power at 11,000rpm?!

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1200hp is nothing to sneeze at in a full-fat RB-powered Nissan R32 GT-R 'Godzilla', but it's outright wild in an SR20-powered 4wd Nissan pulsar GTi-R running 45 psi of boost! With the naming convention so close is this car worthy of the title 'Mini Godzilla?'

Owner Akin Uykun gave us some...

19 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

The Future of EV Conversions?

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Love them or not, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular additions to many of our driveways often with the promise of being a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional internal combustion engines (ICE).

19 Jul 2024 / By Peter Kelly

119: 4WD, GT-R-Powered, 1000+WHP Evo. Why.. And How? [PODCAST]

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What does it take to build, tune, and drive a monster Mitsubishi Evolution VIII with a 4. 1-litre VR38DETT putting down 1065 hp to all four treads — on pump gas, no less? On this episode of Tuned In, we talk to the Armchair Tuner to find out.

12 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Essential Skill For Car Builders | Hose End Fittings

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Oil, fuel, brakes, power steering, coolant, and more are found on any performance vehicle, and reusable hose ends like AN fittings are a popular choice for dependable fittings that are easy to use and remove for general maintenance.

12 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Boost Leaks BLOW! Find & Fix Them.

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Checking for boost leaks should be part of your routine maintenance schedule, but is it?

Mark from Redline Detection runs us through how checking for boost/air leaks can help avoid misdiagnosis and ensure a job well done when reassembling an engine, helping rule out any unintentionally introduced errors while on the...

11 Jul 2024 / By Peter Kelly

Everything You Need to Know About the 2JZ-GTE.

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The Toyota 2JZ-GTE is one of the most iconic and beloved engines ever produced.

Renowned for its exceptional strength and ability to make BIG power, the 3000cc straight-six 2JZ-GTE has become a favourite among racers, tuners, and street heroes across the globe.

09 Jul 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

The Importance Of A Great Brake Package

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Meet the RP968: A 1500hp capable beast that shattered the Sydney Motorsport Park lap record with a blistering 1:17. 860, dominating WTAC for four straight years in the EMtron Pro class.