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02 Aug 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Drag Racings Twist On Gearbox Design

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Did you know clutchless shifting and dog engagement gearboxes have more than one way of operating?

In a conventional dog engagement gearbox there need to be an interruption to engine torque in order to allow a shift, often via fuel or ignition cuts, however in a clutchless box like those offered...

01 Aug 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

How To Tune Using Link ECU | Online Training Course - PC Link

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Want to learn how to tune on Link ECU's?

The Link G4+ worked examples in our Practical Standalone Tuning course will be perfect for you.

29 Jul 2022 / By Peter Kelly

050: Developing and Tuning Engines for 400+MPH. [PODCAST]

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What’s the key to building and tuning a turbocharged engine for sustained top-speed runs? How do you catch a potential problem before it results in a blown motor? And what’s the secret to acquiring and maintaining a good reputation in the industry?

All these questions are answered in this, the 50th...

28 Jul 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Carbon Aero Tuning A 2.5L 670hp WRX Time Attack Weapon

Carbon Aero Tuning A 670hp WRX Time Attack Weapon

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What goes into building one of the fastest Time Attack Open Class Subaru WRX's on the scene, that is still EJ powered?

This 30-40 psi Precision Turbo & Engine boosted EJ25 powered GC8 Tyre R is an 1190kg and 500kw+ time attack build that caught our eye at the @World Time...

25 Jul 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Is Torque Mapping? | Torque Based ECU Tuning

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What was great, is now even better! But how does torque control work in MoTeC's firmware update?

There is no shortage of quality ECU options on the market these days, and @MoTeC Global are certainly well set up with their product lineup and software layout which allows the purchase of some...

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22 Jul 2022 / By Peter Kelly

049: Turning a Wiring Side Hustle Into Big Business. [PODCAST]

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Long-time friend of HPA Ryan Basseri of Rywire joins us for this episode of the Tuned In podcast to discuss all things Honda, motorsport wiring, and the aftermarket automotive business.

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Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.

21 Jul 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

$1000 USD Standalone ABS Conversion

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Let's be honest, having brakes that don't just 'work' but rather work well is awesome even on a car never driven in anger on the track. What's even better than good brakes though? Good brakes AND ABS, well, we think so.

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19 Jul 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Purging TIG Welds, Here's Why & How

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What is back purging and why is it critical in motorsport fabrication TIG welding?

Purging is the process of removing the oxygen from the inside of an enclosed part prior to TIG welding.