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05 Nov 2025 / By Markku Braid

Could Your ECU Run a $1M RS200 Group B Rally Legend?

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Could your ECU run a $1M RS200 Evo Group B legend?

You might expect a million-dollar Group B rally car to be packed with mysterious tech, but under the skin of this rare Ford RS200 Evolution are the same tools and tuning logic you could use in your own project car....

23 Oct 2025 / By Brad Smith

149: Cracking the CAN Code: Mastering Integration in Performance Builds [PODCAST]

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CAN communication might seem like a secret, nerdy language spoken only by electronic components —and, in a way, it is. But behind that digital chatter lies the key to unlocking integration between different electrical systems.

22 Oct 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Best Free 3D Scanner Apps for Your Smartphone

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Using 3D scans as a reference when designing parts to fit your vehicle is a game-changer, and you don't need an expensive dedicated 3D scanner to get started.

17 Oct 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Motorsport ABS Vs Stock | The REAL Difference

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We wanted numbers, not opinions. Here’s a full 200 to 0 comparison, and yes, the results did surprise us.

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17 Oct 2025 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Is a 940kg Toyota MRS the ULTIMATE Grassroots Racer?

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"The closest we've got to a mechanic is a panel beater.

09 Oct 2025 / By Brad Smith

148: The “Impossible” Backyard V10 Screamer [PODCAST]

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Want a high-revving, F1-sounding, naturally aspirated V10 on a budget? Sounds impossible—until Jack and Diego from Build It Yourself made it happen. They took a humble Ford V10 truck engine, crafted custom four-valve heads, and engineered headers that deliver that unmistakable F1 scream.

25 Sep 2025 / By Brad Smith

147: Inside the Art of Bespoke Engine Building [PODCAST]

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Whether it’s a bespoke quad-turbo V12 or a modified OE production engine, the fundamentals remain the same—we’re all looking for those extra gains. Italtecnica’s Riccardo Breda is here to break down the core concepts that could help you take your engine build to the next level.

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11 Sep 2025 / By Brad Smith

146: From Home Builds to Hypercars: Composites for Everyone [PODCAST]

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Composites might seem like the secret language of aerospace engineers and hypercar builders, but Gabriel Mountjoy from Common Fibers is here to break down those barriers. He’s out to prove that composites aren’t just exotic materials—you can use them to elevate your own builds too.