Written by Dave Pankew Photos By: www.globalperformanceparts.com   
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 16:10
We wanted to update the aging suspension parts on our Project GT-R. Even though much of the suspension had been upgraded, many of the original bushings, links and arms were dated and needed to be replaced. When we took a close look at the sway bar system, we noticed there were some crusty old blue bars in there, worn bushings and even when new, the end-links on the GT-R are still like toothpicks.

With all the advanced suspensions and electronic controls being pumped out by the OEMs, you might wonder why an upgrade is required. For example, the new Subaru STi may handle great out of the box and leave owners with nothing to be desired. Howeve [ … ]

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 16:52
 
Written by Dave Pankew Photos By: www.thermotec.com   
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 16:03
For more than 22 years, Thermo-Tec has been developing and manufacturing products for the Automotive Performance, OEM, and Aerospace industries. Its technology manages heat effectively and prevents heat soak inside the vital systems of your engine.

So, you have a hot car with upgrades such as an intercooler, oil cooler and aluminum radiator. You think your temperatures in and around the motor have come down as much as possible. There is, however, one often overlooked ‘cooling’ upgrade available for your machine. While not really a cooling upgr [ … ]

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 16:58
 
Written by Dave Pankew Photos By: www.takedausa.com   
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 16:00
Takeda, a division of advanced FLOW engineering, is a manufacturer that specializes bolt-on, aftermarket, performance products. It recently released a new short ram intake system (#TR-2001P) for the popular 2008-2009 Scion tC. The 2.4L 2AZ-FE inline-4 in the coupe is a solid performer with 160hp and 163lb-ft of torque from the factory but what power was left on the table?

Most of you are here because you want your car to look better, handle better and make more power. Nothing beats investing a few short hours into your car in order to unlock some real power. It is widely known that factory air-boxes are restrictive, too quiet and, well, they look ridiculous – [ … ]

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 17:00
 
Written by Dave Pankew Photos By: www.summitracing.com   
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 15:56
Powdercoating is a durable finish for parts that is very different from traditional painting. Painted parts require a cleaning, priming and few coats, then a clear to seal the finish. Powdercoating is essentially the application of a dry powder color as opposed to one mixed with a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts as a liquid.

 

When you add expensive aftermarket parts to your ride, you want to protect your investment and keep it looking new for years to come. For most enthusiasts, adding upgrades is a long process and by the time they’re complete, they’re staring to look worn and corroded. It is almost impossible to k [ … ]

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 17:01
 
Written by Dave Pankew Photos By: www.summitracing.com   
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 15:38
The cutout is a simple piece of engineering. It is a 6061 T6 aluminum housing drilled to interface with a 3-bolt flange. A competent exhaust shop will be able to weld a 3-inch dump pipe just for the cats out of the same material your exhaust is made from and bolt it on.

With emissions standards becoming stricter, it is a challenge to keep many high horsepower cars on the road. Sure, methods exist for beating the system but it can catch up with you and the consequences can be dire. A car that doesn’t meet emission standards criteria with road-side testing equipmen [ … ]

Last Updated on Friday, 01 October 2010 15:59
 
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