In our last edition of Project AE86 Zach Mallin of ZSM Custom fixed all of the extensive perforation rust and hacked up quarter panels in the rear of our car,…
Mike's daughter Christa just graduated college and picked up a brand-new 2025 GR Corolla as her new daily. But will it stay stock with Mike around? In this video, we…
Keeping a rotary engine cool is one of the keys for making them reliable. We designed one of the largest radiators ever made for an FD RX-7, keep it cool…
Most people buy throttle controllers for better throttle response—but this one does way more than that. If you’ve got a truck like an older Tundra with a jumpy, touchy throttle,…
Ever since I had my 2005 Evo, I’ve wanted to try water injection. Kojima tested it out on his Evo IX back in the day. For the turbocharged 718 Cayman,…
In Part 2 of our Ultimate 5.3 LS Engine Series, we dive into all the critical external upgrades—the stuff that keeps your LS alive under serious abuse and helps it…
We’ve had a ton of requests for a 3SG build—and we listened. In this video, we take you inside a solid, budget-conscious 3SGTE build destined for an SW20 MR2 Turbo.…
Strut tower failures are a known issue on the 991 generations GT3s and the same-era GT4s. They typically occur from a sharp impact such as curbing at the track. I’m…
You asked for it—here’s the full deep-dive into how we turned a $250 junkyard 5.3 LS into a naturally aspirated, 530+ wheel horsepower monster. This isn’t just a refresh—it’s a…
We upgraded the suspension on our FD with a set of double-adjustable monotube JRi Motorsports dampers from Ultimate Performance Speed Shop. Ultimate Performance Speed Shop designs, builds, and supports JRi…
We already documented that on our first shakedown, we found a massive oil leak. Our second shakedown went better as we were at least able to complete two whole days…
What does it take to make a Formula Drift engine survive multiple seasons of abuse and still look brand new inside? In this video, Mike walks you through the teardown…
For many years, the industry standard sensor for consumer-grade wide-band fuel/air ratio meters has been the Bosch LSU 4.9 Sensor. This was for a good reason, the LSU sensor is…
Now that our turbo system is mounted, we started fabricating a 4” downpipe with recirculated wastegates and a 3.5” exhaust system for our FD RX-7 using SP Mufflers and Vibrant…
In this video, we visit Steph Papadakis’ shop to dive deep into the remarkable 1200hp B58-based engine powering his Toyota Supra drift car. Steph—widely respected as one of the smartest…
So, the LA Auto Show was about five months ago, but better late than never. Cars are becoming more defined by their software than powertrains, but there are still some…
Ever wonder why lowering your car can sometimes hurt your handling instead of help it? In this episode of MotoIQ, Mike dives into the critical topic of suspension geometry correction.…
The rear end of our AE86 was showing its age. It was really rusty and crusted over from almost 40 years of neglect. We were really worried that the axle…
The wait is over—updates on our 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited (LJ) project are finally here! If you're an experienced off-roader, this might not be groundbreaking for you, but if…
No guest this podcast! We spend most of the time answering YOUR questions, so don't be shy, if you have a question for our next podcast leave it in the…
If you have a Gen 1-2 Viper with the original plastic Power Steering Pulley, you are on borrowed time and need to upgrade to a Billet Power Steering Pulley ASAP! …
Flashback to December 2004 when motorsports enthusiasts attended the only JGTC event ever in the US showcasing the skill of Japan's Super GT “All Star” drivers on American soil. Some…
The T50 transmission in our AE86 was making some whining noises and had stiff and crunchy shifting. Being 40 years old, it probably needed some rebuilding. The trouble is T50…
Now that our Drive-By-Wire pedal and Motec ECU are installed, we turned our attention to simplifying and adapting an 80mm Ford Mustang DBW throttle body to the original intake manifold.…
