Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally

Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally »

More than living up to its name, Sno*Drift Rally is the only winter rally on ...
Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs]

Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs] »

Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team recently debuted the Fiesta RS World Rally Car. The ...
Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS]

Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS] »

Based on the production Mini Countryman, the MINI WRC is a 1.6-liter turbocharged, all-wheel drive ...
Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger

Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger »

Borg Warner fashions the EFR turbine housing out of cast stainless steel, a material that ...
Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive

Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive »

As RSR tells it, nano technology is basically a dispersion of certain elements to a ...
Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept »

Powering the 918 RSR Concept is an “updated” 563hp, 10,300RPM V8 engine, based on the ...
Articles about “engine”
481hp Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Package Unleashed

481hp Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Package Unleashed

More than just some uber-expensive bolt-ons, the AMG Development Package includes a new engine with SLS AMG forged pistons, connectings rods, and crankshaft. This cuts a massive 6.6-lbs of reciprocating weight out of the engine assembly

June 1st, 2011 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

First Look – 407hp Twin Turbo 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible

First Look – 407hp Twin Turbo 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible

The new BMW 6-Series Convertible has been released in picture form and is set to debut with a twin-turbocharged 407hp V8 engine or a BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-six 320hp engine.

May 21st, 2011 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

Turbo Engine Tech 101 – What Is Wheel Trim and A/R Ratio

Turbo Engine Tech 101 – What Is Wheel Trim and A/R Ratio

When discussing the spool-up and high-end flow characteristics of a given turbocharger, the term “wheel trim” may pop up. If you’re in the market for a turbocharger upgrade, comparing new units, or are planning your own backyard DIY turbo kit, you’re bound to run across wheel trim.

May 10th, 2011 | Filed under Featured, Tech | Read More »

Piston Tech – Build A Forged Turbo Engine The Right Way

Piston Tech – Build A Forged Turbo Engine The Right Way

There is a good deal of engineering attention showered on pistons, especially those specifically designed for turbocharged engines. Most turbo pistons provide a lower static compression ratio (about 8.5:1 to 9.0:1) than your OEM piston.

May 5th, 2011 | Filed under Featured, Tech | Read More »

Mine’s Japan 800hp 2011 Nissan R35 GT-R

Mine’s Japan 800hp 2011 Nissan R35 GT-R

The setup will run you between $30,000-$50,000. Adding on the upgraded turbocharger kit will run you an extra $5,000-$10,000.

January 26th, 2011 | Filed under Tuned Cars | Read More »

Released – GReddy Type-33F Lancer Evo X Intercooler

Released – GReddy Type-33F Lancer Evo X Intercooler

Their new Type-33F intercooler is a bolt-on front-mount kit that has 60% more core volume. It’s a tube and fin design with divided endtanks

January 18th, 2011 | Filed under New Parts | Read More »

Chevy Corvette ZR1 205mph Run

Chevy Corvette ZR1 205mph Run

The 638hp supercharged Chevy Corvette ZR1 goes for a 205 mph top speed run during GM’s testing.

December 16th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

Ward’s 2011 Top 10 Best Engines List Announced

Ward’s 2011 Top 10 Best Engines List Announced

Out goes the Ferrari V12s, Viper V10s, 351W Ford V8s, and B-series Honda engines in the world. That’s how the Chevy Volt managed to make the list

December 8th, 2010 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition

Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition

Powered by a swapped TRD NASCAR V8 engine, Venza rear suspension, and Lexus SC430 rear pumpkin, the Camry also has a custom sheet metal two-door coupe body.

December 6th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

No, It’s Not LeMons – The 4AG Time Trial

No, It’s Not LeMons – The 4AG Time Trial

Organized and run by the Drift Association as part of their Grip Day 2 event, the 4AG Time Trial was a competition for fastest lap amongst Toyota 4AG engine-powered machines.

November 30th, 2010 | Filed under Featured, Motorsports | Read More »

1,243hp Supercharged Lingenfelter Chevy Camaro Destroys 8s

1,243hp Supercharged Lingenfelter Chevy Camaro Destroys 8s

The world’s fastest LS9-powered Camaro puts out a whopping 1,243whp and even more incredulous 1,328 lb/ft of torque. Folks, that’s almost fourteen first-gen Miatas combined.

November 25th, 2010 | Filed under Tuned Cars | Read More »

408hp 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Preview

408hp 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Preview

Driving video of the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. 400hp+ engine, wider Carrera 4 body work, six-speed, and 19-inch wheels.

November 25th, 2010 | Filed under Videos | Read More »

330hp Porsche Cayman R Debuts At LA Auto Show

330hp Porsche Cayman R Debuts At LA Auto Show

With a 3.4-liter inline-six engine behind the driver, the Cayman R produces 330hp (10hp more than the Cayman S) and can reportedly do 0-62mph in 5-seconds flat.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

Behind The Scenes – 2010 Super Lap Battle

Behind The Scenes – 2010 Super Lap Battle

It also saw more than a few off-track excursions and engine explosions. All hail the almighty engine fire.

November 18th, 2010 | Filed under Blogs | Read More »

Inside the Tomei Cusco Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Inside the Tomei Cusco Subaru Impreza WRX STI

One of the fastest production based Subaru Imprezas is the Tomei/Cusco/Voltex time attack racecar. Its speed is also impressive, consistently running at the front of time attack events against cars with 600-700hp.

October 19th, 2010 | Filed under Featured, Tuned Cars | Read More »

Lingenfelter Debuts $14,000 Supercharger Kit For Corvette

Lingenfelter Debuts $14,000 Supercharger Kit For Corvette

Their latest release is the Lingenfelter LS3 C6 Chevy Corvette Edelbrock E-Force Supercharged Engine Package. The package will run you a slick $13,845 and will give your Vette 670bhp and 565lb/ft of torque.

September 20th, 2010 | Filed under New Parts | Read More »

Audi TT RS Coming Soon

Audi TT RS Coming Soon

The 360hp Audi TT RS was not a definite shoe-in for an immediate American release. Audi was not completely sure of its viability in the US and decided to carry out some viral research with a survey on its Facebook tab. The end result was more than 11,500 fans in a month proclaiming, “bring it to the U.S.”.

September 20th, 2010 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

That’s when you know you’re buying a hardcore factory car – when it comes with disclaimers and warnings. There’s no wet weather traction, curb clearance, comfort, and your steering wheel will get nasty from the natural oils in your filthy paws.

August 14th, 2010 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

Megaweb – Toyota’s Not So Secret Tokyo Museum

Megaweb – Toyota’s Not So Secret Tokyo Museum

It’s not what you’d expect from a car company who seems dead set on selling only Camrys and Corollas in the US but Megaweb is a little different than anything you’ll find in the US. Sometimes, that can pretty refreshing.

August 12th, 2010 | Filed under Tuned Cars | Read More »

Feature – Inside The 2006 Super GT GT500 Nissan 350Z

Feature – Inside The 2006 Super GT GT500 Nissan 350Z

The 2,425lb 350Z uses a double-wishbone setup front and rear with inboard bellcrank actuated dampers, similar to a formula racing car. Note also how highly mounted the steering rack is in proportion to the engine…

July 29th, 2010 | Filed under Featured, Tuned Cars | Read More »