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20 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

A BETTER conversion option? | EV Swapped Porsche 911

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Ever wondered what it takes to convert an old car into a modern 600hp EV using aftermarket tech instead of a Tesla swap?

At SEMA, Rory Baldrey from Legacy EV walks through the full electric conversion of HP Tuners classic air-cooled 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, powered by a Cascadia Motion motor...

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09 May 2025 / By Peter Kelly

137: Fabricating the BEST Custom Cars on Earth. [PODCAST]

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Anyone who knows modified cars will have heard of the Ring Brothers, builders of some of the greatest custom machines ever conceived. With huge scope and an equally impressive price tag, these incredible vehicles take every single piece of a build to the next level.

06 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Should you tune your transmission?

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Here’s the truth: if you leave the automatic transmission untouched, you're leaving performance on the table. When it comes to performance upgrades, most enthusiasts focus on the engine. Bigger turbos, better cams, upgraded fuel systems.

06 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Mastercam System Requirements

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Mastercam is a leading CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software suite. It is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and in the motorsport/automotive DIY space primarily for generating the machine instructions needed to produce parts on CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines.

06 May 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

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

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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

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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?

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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...