09 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

1100HP V6 Turbo Hatch | J Series Honda CIVIC [TECH TALK]

1100HP V6 Turbo Hatch | J Series Honda CIVIC [TECH TALK]

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English Racing tuner Aaron O’Neal gives us some insight into his J Series swapped EG Civic that has run a best of 199.

04 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

ENGINE FAILURE - Is this the most common cause?

ENGINE FAILURE - Is this the most common cause?

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One of the common reasons for engine failure in a modified vehicle is due to oil starvation under high cornering forces. A factory ‘wet sump’ design is fine for driving around the streets but when your modified suspension and sticky tires can pull 1.

02 Oct 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Group B Pikes Peak | 750HP Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica [TECH TOUR]

Group B Pikes Peak | 750HP Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica [TECH TOUR]

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 This 700HP Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica doesn’t fail to deliver in the looks or performance departments. This 700HP Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 Replica doesn’t fail to deliver in the looks or performance departments.  The Keith Edwards Motors car is running a 2.

27 Sep 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Do You Know About Boost Control? | [TECH NUGGET]

What Do You Know About Boost Control? | [TECH NUGGET]

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When it comes to controlling boost electronically with an external wastegate, a 3 port solenoid is the most common and for most applications, this is going to be fine.

25 Sep 2018 / By Andre Simon

Is Engine Failure Needed To Learn Your Limits? | [TECH TALK]

Is Engine Failure Needed To Learn Your Limits? | [TECH TALK]

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With no set recognised training pathway to becoming a professional EFI tuner, it’s hard for some starting out to see what they need to do to reach their goals within the industry.

20 Sep 2018 / By Andre Simon

We Thought This 800HP VR38 Was Cool, We Were Wrong | Pikes Peak [TECH NUGGET]

We Thought This 800HP VR38 Was Cool, We Were Wrong | Pikes Peak [TECH NUGGET]

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We thought the 1000kg Ford Focus with its 800HP twin turbo VR38 GTR engine was cool, but it turns out we were wrong. . .

18 Sep 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Why 45 PSI And 2800HP Needs Aero | Corvette [TECH TOUR]

Why 45 PSI And 2800HP Needs Aero | Corvette [TECH TOUR]

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With close to 3000hp via an 88mm twin-turbo V8 setup, Morris Malones Z06 Corvette has been and will continue to be ‘one to watch’ in the ½ mile drag racing scene. At the time of filming this was the fastest RWD car down the ½ mile via its 6.

11 Sep 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

1000HP+ 53PSI COBB Tuned Subaru WRX | Airstrip Attack [TECH TALK]

1000HP+ 53PSI COBB Tuned Subaru WRX | Airstrip Attack [TECH TALK]

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1000hp and 53psi of boost from a 2. 5L 2005 Subaru WRX using a factory ECU and COBB Accessport isn’t something most people would imagine possible, but Erich Uhlman from PRE Racing explains how it is and what some of the pros and cons of the setup are.