Prepping a Nissan Z for ST4 Competition
If the popular models from BMW and Honda represent the proven path for the pragmatic, Nissan’s venerable 350Z might be the pick for the...
How to Perform an Engine Compression Test
Testing an engine for compression in the cylinders often yields information you might want to have on hand when buying or selling a racecar....
Fitting Out a Honda Fit for HPDE
After mulling it over for some time, I decided to buy a Honda Fit for my new daily driver. I’d also thought about the...
Building a Custom Splitter
After tracking a short list of Toyotas — an MR2, Lexus IS-F, and a GR86 came first — Marshal Moore decided on turning his...
Roll Cages Form the Foundation of a Proper Racecar
A good cage provides more than just safety. It’s the foundation upon which a racing car is built. A good cage strengthens the weaker...
Extreme Plateau Honing: State-of-the-Art Bore Finishing
Research done by Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Department of Energy showed that roughly 45 percent of engine friction comes from the piston-ring-to-cylinder-wall...
Fire Prevention and Preparation
There’s always less time and presence of mind than anyone would like to believe they’ll have when a fire erupts. Escaping a fire is...
Shielding Cold Air Intakes to Maintain Power Levels
If you do a deep dive on the Internet, the rule of thumb for ambient temperatures and horsepower figures on a V8 engine is...
Heat Extraction: Installing a Hood Vent on an NC MX-5
It’s no secret that production-based racecars require a lot of aftermarket parts to make them work on track. It’s also no secret that OEM...
Putting LS Power in an Infiniti G35 to Good Use
This once-plush luxury coupe is the culmination of Kevin Parlett’s decade spent wrenching, crewing, and racing across North America. His 2005 Infiniti G35 has...
