Blog

12 Jun 2024 / By Peter Kelly

What IS this thing!?! | EG33 Swap

12

Aleck Kazakovski of GotItRex explains some of the tech talk story of how this GC8/Type R STi has grown into the monster it is today, with multiple time attack wins in Australia and a unique but well-proven setup.

12 Jun 2024 / By Peter Kelly

Build Your First Engine | Simple 10 Step Process

12

Interested in building your own engine, or at least learning the steps behind high-performance engine assembly?

Perfect! You’re in the right place. Though it might appear a daunting prospect, we’re here to show you that engine assembly is probably not as hard as you think.

11 Jun 2024 / By Markku Braid

Ryan's 1973 Triumph Spitfire... With a Twist. [FEATURED BUILD]

11

“If it wasn't for HPA, I don't think I would have ever finished this myself. The wiring alone was enough to scrap the project. ” This week’s featured build is straight out of left field: Ryan Paige’s 1973 Triumph Spitfire — with a twist.

07 Jun 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Don't Buy A Used ECU (Without Considering These KEY Points!)

7

Buying a secondhand ECU can be a great way to make your performance dollars go a little further, but you may end up paying twice as much if you get nothing more than a useless paperweight first time around!

Haltech has done a fantastic rundown on some key points to consider when...

07 Jun 2024 / By Peter Kelly

116: Building an Offroad Viper — Dumb, Awesome, or Both? [PODCAST]

7

If you like doing things yourself, building weird cars, and making the most of what you’ve got, this episode with Matt Brown — AKA Superfast Matt — is a must-listen.

06 Jun 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

5 4G63-Powered Time Attack MONSTERS!

6

The 4G63 engine has become a cornerstone in the world of time attack racing due to its power potential and reliability. Here are five standout 4G63-powered vehicles that have excelled in the time attack scene, each featured by the High Performance Academy. 1. 1200HP 2.

31 May 2024 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Billet Block Engine Builds On The Street | Impossible, Or Just Different?

31

We recently released a fantastic interview with Herman Urriola of Platinum Racing products, who discussed an upcoming aftermarket cast RB26 project with Crest CNC.