Contemporary, Proven Chassis Gets a Modern Engine Transplant

The idea of transplanting a lighter powerplant into the venerable E46 has been discussed over the years, but it was only relatively recently that...

Preventing Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Turbocharged, Direct-Injection Engines

Turbocharging and direct injection have ushered in new levels of power and fuel economy from smaller engines, and cars equipped with that technology have...

HPDE46: Cooling System Refresh

The telltale stains on the driveway told me something was amiss, and it became clear it was coming from the lower radiator hose, or...

Setting Engine Timing on a Mazda MZR

One would think the use of a keyway and dowel pins by now has been accepted as the simplest and most reliable way to...

Invisible Edge-Millers Oils’ nanotechnology releases more power by reducing friction and heat

Nanotechnology has become a field unto itself over the last couple of decades, so it likely was only a matter of time before it...

Draining a Spec Miata Fuel Tank to Minimize Weight

Anyone who races a Spec Miata is familiar with the Advanced Autosports adjustable fuel pressure regulator kit. I have had one on my car...

Waking Up The Wagon

This wagon kind of fell into my lap. My wife was out walking our dogs one morning, and this 2012 Audi A4 S Line...

Engine Cooling: A Balancing Act

In racing, the prevailing wisdom for enhancing a car’s cooling system was simple. The more rows you can put in a radiator, the better....

A Cooling Process

Snow Performance President Matt Snow took a call from a representative at Wal Mart’s corporate headquarters. They had recently learned that people were buying...

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....

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