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25 Apr 2025 / By Peter Kelly

136: Does Fast Have a Future? [PODCAST]

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Running IndyCars, engineering championship-winning V8 Supercars… and going carbon zero? This episode of the Tuned In podcast with performance engineer Brad Eyes takes us in some very interesting directions. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcast

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11 Apr 2025 / By Peter Kelly

135: The TRUTH About Life in Formula 1. [PODCAST]

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When Joel Vermiglio of garage61motorsport isn’t working his day job at McLaren Formula 1, he’s in his workshop building an old VW Caddy… with a McLaren twin-turbo V8 in the rear tray, a Lamborghini gearbox, and Porsche 911 suspension.

08 Apr 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Can 'over building' your engine damage it?

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Some bearings are tough enough to survive 3000 horsepower, but that doesn’t mean you should use them in your street build.

01 Apr 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Will this replace your tape measure? | 3D Scanning

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3D scanners are not always cheap, but here's why they might still be worth your money. 3D scanning is changing the game for motorsport and custom fabrication, and tools like the Peel 3 scanner are bringing that capability to a more affordable level.

31 Mar 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why OEMs Limit Performance (And How to Fix It)

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Car brands are secretly limiting your car’s potential, and it has NOTHING to do with reliability.

31 Mar 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Time for a change? | HP Tuners CORE

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Is it time to ditch your factory ECU?

HP Tuners is known for reflashing factory ECUs, but now they’re flipping the script with their Core Standalone ECU, a complete engine management system that offers boost control, traction control, nitrous control and more right out of the box.

31 Mar 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

How is this tool making EFI easier than ever? 🧐

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Will carbs on V8 hotrods etc become a thing of the past when some alternatives are this easy?

For those unfamiliar with ECU tuning, switching from a carburettor (carb) to EFI can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

31 Mar 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Hate CAN Bus? You're Using It Wrong.

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Say goodbye to messy, curly cords and more potential failure points. Steering wheel-mounted controls make it easier to adjust key functions on the fly, but getting those signals from the wheel to the car is not as simple as it sounds.