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Unveiling the 2012 Camaro ZL1

September 30, 2011
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Tweet The history of the ZL1 Back in 1969, 69 Camaros were produced under a special code name called the ZL-1. At the heart of the ZL-1’s DNA were drag racing aspirations. Designed by a Dick Harrell and targeting the NHRA super stock class the Camaro was fitted with a 7.0 litre all aluminum...

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DISS – Direct Injection Supercharged Setups?

August 9, 2011
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DISS – Direct Injection Supercharged Setups?

Tweet Not dissing anyone here, in fact the contrary. In this short post we’re going to look at the implementation of direct injection technology on two ends of the performance spectrum. I’ve been on the record saying that I am a huge fan of direct injection technology (though it has existed in diesel applications...

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Choosing a bypass valve for your twincharged application

September 11, 2010
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Tweet The results of our analysis leads us to three different types of possible bypass valves: 1- The Sound Performance boost Activated exhaust cutout  ( or a similar custom unit using a Wastegate Actuator and a spare throttle body) 2- The HKS Twinchamber Racing Bypass Valve, or the Greddy Type-S BOV 3- A 60mm...

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Boost Nation Episode 3

September 1, 2010
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boostnation

In this episode of boost nation: Eaton, 2011 Mustang GT, G-Power Hurricane RR, Diesel Turbocharger sizing and Twin Supercharged Lambo Diablo VT

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Boost Nation – Episode 2

August 4, 2010
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boostnation

Tweet Links for this podcast: News 2011 mustang is at procharger Sean Hyland Motorsports supercharger kit Sound Performance exhaust cutouts Nissan 1.2 DIG engine Q&A No Links Featured Car TwinchargedCA18 on youtube Tweet

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A Supercharged LS7 crate engine

July 21, 2010
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A Supercharged LS7 crate engine

Tweet Hot Rod magazine brings us a no nonsense buildup of a street supercharged LS7 engine. The engine features the following modifications: Custom eaton TVS supercharger Setup Cogged 4” wide belt drive system 13psi boost pressure setting 90mm custom fabricated intake system and throttle body Integrated intake manifold with custom air to water intercooler...

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Taming the Untuneable – OBD2 Engine tuning guide – Part 2

July 13, 2010
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Taming the Untuneable – OBD2 Engine tuning guide – Part 2

Tweet In part 1 of this engine tuning guide , we explored the difficulties associate with altering the target air to fuel ratio on cars equipped with wide-band oxygen sensors and self learning ECU’s In part 2 we are going to look at three products that offer different ways to solve this problem. All...

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Boost Nation – Episode 1

July 6, 2010
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Boost Nation – Episode 1

Tweet News Section M90 Supercharger on the J32 engine http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?p=42867450 http://www.weirtech.ca/gallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=4 Percision machining and fabrication company in Canada SOHC Vtec V6 ranging from 2.5 to 3.7 lires Ranging from 200hp to 300hp @ 5500 to 6300 rpms Compression ratios ranging 10:1 to 11.2:1 M90 / MP90 is capable of 550 to 600 hp @...

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Introduction to piston design for forced induction engines

June 28, 2010
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Introduction to piston design for forced induction engines

Tweet There are many great articles online on general piston design, piston ring design, and how the design of OEM and aftermarket pistons has changed over the last decade. What we will focus on today is the choice of a proper aftermarket piston for your street engine running a significant amount of forced induction...

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Nobody cares about the 2011 Mustang 5.0 engine!

June 25, 2010
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Nobody cares about the 2011 Mustang 5.0 engine!

Tweet Recently it was announced that the new 2011 Mustang GT would return to the 5.0 (302cid) V8 formula for power delivery. I don’t get what the big deal is going from the current 4.6 liter to a slightly larger 5.0 liter. I don’t even get what the massive nostalgia is towards the old 5.0...

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