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24 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

'67 Camaro Rocket Antilag System | 1200HP Chevy

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What do you know about rocket antilag systems? Not much? Good, you're going to love this then. Sporting a 1200hp LS7 based engine, Mike DuSolds 1967 Chevrolet Camaro has been 'slightly' modified for competition motorsport anywhere from sea level, to 14,000ft (4,300m).

21 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

081: PROPERLY Understand Knock and Become a Better Tuner. [PODCAST]

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It’s something that can destroy your engine in seconds… but how much do you really know about pre-ignition, knock, and super-knock? On this episode of Tuned In, we’ve invited Ioannis Andrianakis from Plex Tuning to talk us through these terms, how his highly-regarded series of knock sensors work, and what...

20 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What is CAD?

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CAD, or Computer Aided Design software allows us to create, modify, analyse and optimise our designs with increased speed, accuracy, and any applicable documentation or files that we require for production.

20 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Is Generative Design? | CAD

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Generative design is a fast developing feature across a range of CAD and standalone software platforms. Great.

20 Apr 2023 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

383.9 CFM From A 50mm Wastegate? Boost Control Just Got Better

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Are traditional wastegate spring changes potentially a thing of the past with Turbosmarts 'StraightGate50?'

Stewart Mahony from Turbosmart gives us some insight into what a boost or vacuum-actuated straightgate can and does do compared to the traditional poppet-style wastegate options.

19 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

3D Scanning For Motorsport Builds | CAD

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3D scanning is a powerful tool for you to leverage during your next project.

14 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

080: The Most Punishing Form of Motorsport in the World. [PODCAST]

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Bouncing off rocks the size of houses and pinning it through the unforgiving desert at maximum speed, the vehicles competing in California’s King of the Hammers race have to be the absolute toughest in the world — all while still being fast enough to be competitive.

07 Apr 2023 / By Peter Kelly

079: Suspension Setup Secrets From KW’s Head of Motorsport. [PODCAST]

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What spring rate should I run? How should I adjust my bump and rebound damping? And how low is too low? We’re always getting asked the same questions when it comes to suspension, so on this episode of Tuned In, we sit down with KW Suspension’s Head of Motorsport Thomas...