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04 Jun 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

BJ/FJ40 Series V8 Swap Introduction | Today At HPA [UPDATE 241]

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Do we have any V8 40 Series Landcruiser fans?
This is Andres update that came right before webinar lesson ‘241 | Tuning for elevation change’. Details on membership below.

03 Jun 2020 / By Andre Simon

Not the project car you were expecting - 40 Series Landcruiser

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One of our newest projects here at High Performance Academy is probably not one you’d be expecting. Drumroll please. . . it’s our 1982 Toyota BJ42 Landcruiser.

The J40, or simply 40 Series Landcruisers are probably best known via the FJ40-45 models which predominantly came with 4.

01 Jun 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

4WD, Rotary Powered…WRX? | EJ20 to 13B Swap [TECH TOUR]

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EJ20 out, twin-turbocharged 13B Mazda rotang in. Let’s find out how, why, and what’s planned for 'The Panda Express'.

29 May 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Are Factory Tunes As Good As You Think? | Ep 2 [OFF THE RECORD]

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Open source tuning our Version 11 Subaru STi.

26 May 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

4WD Drag Racing | 870HP Stroker 4G63 EVO 8 [TECH TAlK]

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4WD applications give traction advantages in most motorsports however in the world of drag racing it can sometimes be hard to dial in to ensure that you don’t end up with too much. Running a FuelTech FT600 ECU and a 2.

22 May 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Degreeing a Camshaft? You NEED These [FREE LESSON]

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Getting the right tools is an important step when it comes to any engine building task, and this lesson will help ensure you get it right when it comes to degreeing your cam/s.

21 May 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

How To Avoid The Big Mistakes | Drift Suspension Alignment [TECH TALK]

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What are some of the biggest mistakes those starting out in drifting make when it comes to suspension setup?
Explanations on caster angles, Ackerman, toe and comparisons between circuit racing and drift setups are discussed in this interview with Mike Squire of Squire Motorsport and Custom.

21 May 2020 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Open Source Tuning and an OEM 'Shortcut' That Can Cause You Headaches | Today At HPA [UPDATE 240]

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RX7 DBW setup, cooling system bling (care of Vinny Fab), Open Source tuning and more. This is Andres update that came right before your members-only webinar lesson '240 | Methanol Tuning Considerations’. Details on membership below.