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18 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

What Do YOU Know About Turbo Speed And Pressures? [TECH NUGGET]

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With the start line at 9,000ft and finish at over 14,000ft the competition hill climb cars of Pikes Peak face a few struggles that many others do not. Due to this high altitude and as such, lower air density, the output of the engine can be drastically reduced.

16 Oct 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Crimp VS Solder, Concentric Twisting, TXL VS Tefzel & MORE [TECH TALK]

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Why would you use Tefzel wire instead of TXL? Why don’t you use solder in your motorsport loom other than for one very specific application? Why is crimping better? What are the advantages of concentric twisting and quality sheathing such as Raychem DR 25 and why are autosport connectors preferred...

11 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

How Do PADDLE SHIFTERS Work | Why Do You WANT Them [TECH NUGGET]

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In modern race cars, paddle shift systems have become more and more common, and with good reason - An ECU-controlled paddle shift system can provide faster and more consistent gear shifts than is possible by manual shifting.

09 Oct 2018 / By Andre Simon

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?

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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.

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02 Oct 2018 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

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]

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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]

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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.