How to Choose Your Cam.. Duration, Overlap and more.
Choosing performance cams can often seem like a difficult task for many, considering the many variables that can apply to any one camshaft profile or application. I’ve seen too many cars with the wrong cam profile struggle on the dyno or even worse make their owners struggle with just driving. Before choosing a cam however, […]
How to Dyno Tune your VTEC Honda
Sorry everyone, but this writeup has been moved to a new home. How To Dyno Tune Your VTEC Honda
Testing AEM’s Failsafe on a Turbo D17
The 7th generation of Honda Civics are funny cars that never quite took off in the aftermarket segment. Many changes seperate the 7th version of Honda’s Civic from the previously very popular models, including ditching the double wishbone suspension up front, and the new D17 motor which most tuners never could figure out what to […]
Case Studies – Upgrading injectors in a VQ35
We will be upgrading the injectors on a 350Z drift missle for the upcoming Open Track event, and slapping in a set of 600cc Deatschwerks injectors. These injectors are a direct fit, and as they are customized for each car there is no need to fiddle with inline resistors for those wanting to move from […]
Project Fit – Hondata’s New Flashpro
Well, it’s been a long time waiting for our 2008 Project Fit Sport, and with dreams of turbo whooshes, we’ve finally received our Hondata FlashPro. Our FlashPro is part number FP-FIT-US-120001, (yep number one baby!) and after our supporting turbo mods, we are ready to install the FlashPro and start tuning! Newest changes to the […]
Case Studies : Apexi Super AFC Wiring Diagram : How to install a AFC.
While the age of the piggyback computer is slowly coming to an end, many enthusiasts would be remiss to overlook the benefits of adding a piggyback such as the Super AFC to their vehicle for tuning flexibility. So people have been asking for diagrams and sending questions regarding the APEXi SAFC unit. I have included […]
Case Studies : Installing a AEM UEGO into a Honda Fit
We’ll be installing a AEM wideband 02 sensor into our 2008 Honda Fit Sport in order to determine a baseline reading before bolting on our turbo kit. The UEGO part number in question is 30-4100, this unit is an excellent low cost choice for those needing accurate A/F readings, and can provide an optional digital […]
Case Studies : Clocking a Turbo
After my diagnosis on the CT26 turbocharger, I’ve determined that the best path would be to service and sell the turbo, rather than put it on the 2JZ as a starter kit. To do this and get the maximum return however, I’ve decided to just sell as a replacement MKIII Supra turbo. Problem is, the […]
Project SRT-4 : Back on the road and tuning with the AFC
Project SRT-4 has been on a long hiatus, and after popping the headgasket late in 2008, we’ve finally gotten back around to getting this monster back on the street. Since it’s been a few weeks since our last update, let’s run through a quick recap. Staying with the stock bottom end, we’ve chosen to run […]
Tobias Motorsports : Another day, another racecar
I swung by a friend’s shop today, Tobias motorsports, located in Hayward CA. John is one of the more talented fabricators I know, his work is top notch, AND he’s got a pretty epic name! 😉 While grabbing lunch a customer was picking up his dragster, with permission I snapped off some pictures to share […]