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24 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why Are Centrifugal Superchargers So Good?

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With mechanical gearboxes that can handle 75,000rpm or more, modern centrifugal superchargers are going from stretch to strength, as ProCharger Superchargers Erik Radzins explains.

22 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Without Data, You Only THINK You're Fast!

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Data logging can seem daunting, but ultimately for limited costs and inputs, it can help make you much, much faster on track than many realise.

21 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Bosch Motorsport ABS Upgrade & Racing Update

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Stock ABS in the bin, Bosch Motorsport Australia M5 ABS system in its place, sprint racing and more in this update.

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21 Jul 2023 / By Peter Kelly

090: Street vs Race Engine Building — Is It Really That Different? [PODCAST]

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While you might be able to get away with a little sloppiness when building an engine for a street car, that’s not going to fly when it comes to dedicated race engines.

17 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

V8 D40 Pickup Truck Goes Road Racing

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Get the what, how and why on the 6. 0L LS powered Nissan Frontier, aka Navara from owner/builder Stephen Dorrick of LOJ Conversions . A 700hp+ 6.

15 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Basic IndyCar/F1 Suspension 101 | Aerodynamic Suspension

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Formula 1 and IndyCars reach speeds well in excess of 200mph, so it’s no wonder that the suspension setup must not just perform as anticipated, but also not inhibit the car's performance in other areas such as the aerodynamic package.

14 Jul 2023 / By Peter Kelly

089: Pushing the Limits of Nissan’s Forgotten Turbo 4-Cylinder. [PODCAST]

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And we’re back! After a few weeks away from the microphone, we’re jumping back into the Tuned In podcast with our longest and tech-heaviest episode yet — one that will satisfy even the nerdiest listeners.

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11 Jul 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why Is There A 'Blow-off Valve' On This SUSPENSION Setup?

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The LMP2 class is in its twilight year, but the technology used on this and similar prototype cars is still industry relevant and interesting as we discuss in this [TECH TALK]

Fun fact, LMP2 class cars were FASTER than LMDH, LMH and GTP before more class restrictions were put in place...