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Newsflash! Sierra Sierra EVO smashes USA Time Attack Record! MotoIQ Staff Report News flash!! Hot off my cell phone, at the Redline Time Attack, The Sierra Sierra EVO VIII has just broken…

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ACT Releases Xtreme Twin-Disc Clutch Kit for 2010 Camaro SS

Martin Gonzales

ACT Releases Xtreme Twin-Disc Clutch Kit for 2010 Camaro SS MotoIQ Staff Report Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to introduce its new twin-disc kits for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro…

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Project GR STI- Generation 3, an Introduction

Mike Kojima

Project STI- Generation 3, an Introduction By Mike Kojima, photos by Jeff Naeyaert Introduced in 2008, the latest Subaru STI is the third generation of its model type. Designated GR,…

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2011 WRX – Widebody

Eric Hsu

The new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX will be wider and look more like it's cousin, the STi. The new widebody look will become standard on both the WRX sedan and…

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Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 1

Mike Kojima

Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 1 By Mike Kojima Found in the 1990 to 1996 Nissan 300ZX twin turbos, the Nissan VG30DETT is a robust, sturdy engine right…

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Dan Gardner Spec and Scion to Field Two-Car, Three-Driver World Challenge Effort

Aaron LaBeau

Dan Gardner Spec and Scion to Field Two-Car, Three-Driver World Challenge Effort Two Scion tC Touring Cars to Charge Ahead for Full-Season of World Challenge MotoIQ Staff Report After…

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100 MPG Madness, Project Aprilia SR50- Modding the driveline

Jeff Naeyaert

100 MPG Madness, Project Aprilia SR50- Modding the driveline By Jeff Naeyaert In our last installment, we had greatly improved the power of our Aprilia SR50 by installing a Malossi…

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Project Subaru WRX STi Part 3: Streetable Track Worthy Suspension

Mike Kojima

Project Subaru WRX STi Part 3: Streetable Track Worthy Suspension By Mike Kojima In our last segment of Project Subaru WRX STi we tackled the car’s weakest area, its handling,…

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HKS Launches New Hi-Power Racing Version Exhaust System for the Honda S2000

Aaron LaBeau

HKS Launches New Hi-Power Racing Version Exhaust System for the Honda S2000 MotoIQ Staff Report HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive performance systems, introduces a…

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AEM’s Plug and Play ECU for the Chevy LS1, a Swappers Delight!

Mike Kojima

AEM's Plug and Play ECU for the Chevy LS1, a Swappers Delight! By Mike Kojima The Chevy LS engine family is not your grandpa's small block Chevy. Although it…

Mitsubishi EVO X 4B11T on Engine Dyno – Video

Eric Hsu

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Project Garage Part I: Introduction

Sarah Forst

Project Garage Part I: Introduction By Sarah Forst If you've ever heard my explanation for why I paint my fingernails- to cover up the grease I get under them from…

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K&N High-Flow Intake System Adds 17.52 Horsepower to the 2008-10 Subaru STI 2.5L

Mike Kojima

K&N High-Flow Intake System Adds 17.52 Horsepower to the 2008-10 Subaru STI 2.5L MotoIQ Staff Report K&N has recently released their High-Flow Intake System for the 2008-10 Subaru WRX STI,…

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Nissan Titan Large Capacity Oil Pan, Cure for Transmission Overheating?

AnnieSam

Nissan Titan Large Capacity Oil Pan, Cure for Transmission Overheating? By Annie Sam If you are an avid MotoIQ reader you will have read how transmission heating problems while towing…

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Skunk2 Introduces ’06+ Civic Rear Camber Links V2.0

Aaron LaBeau

Skunk2 Introduces ’06+ Civic Rear Camber Kit V2.0 MotoIQ Staff Report Skunk2’s completely redesigned Rear Camber Kit for Honda’s ’06+ Civic is here. Thanks to Skunk2’s new and unique telescoping,…

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HKS introduces the new GT Extension kit for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Aaron LaBeau

HKS introduces the new GT Extension kit for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MotoIQ Staff Report HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive performance…

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Project Honda Ruckus Part 7: Building the Engine

Mike Kojima

Project Honda Ruckus Part 7: Building the Engine By Jeff Naeyaert In our efforts to build the ultimate Honda GET 50cc engine for our Honda Ruckus, we have learned a…

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Injen Releases 2009-10 Chevy Camaro 3.6L V6 Cold Air Intake

Mike Kojima

Injen releases their 2009-10 Chevy Camaro 3.6L V6 Cold Air Intake MotoIQ Staff Report Injen is proud to announce a new cold air intake for the 2009-2010 Chevy Camaro 3.6L V6. …

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Project Scion TC Part 4: Suspension and Brakes

Mike Kojima

Project Scion TC Part 4: Suspension and Brakes By Mike Kojima With our cage and safety equipment done, its time to do stuff to increase performance! The suspension on a…

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Christa’s first Racer, a Top Kart Go Kart

Mike Kojima

Christa's first Racer By Mike Kojima What does a 9 year old girl want, a pony? An all-you-can-carry gift certificate from Hello Kitty? No, apparently she likes carbon fiber. OOOH!…

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Sierra Sierra EVO 8 – 1:44.2 and Dropping

Eric Hsu

Last week I went testing with the Sierra Sierra team to test out a bunch of new stuff on the EVO 8 at Buttonwillor Raceway. Some of these new modifications…

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Project EVO VIII part 4, Getting More Trackside Grip, Killing Some Slip

Mike Kojima

Project EVO VIII part 4, Getting More Trackside Grip, Killing Some Slip By Mike Kojima After enjoying driving our much-improved EVO VIII for a few months we were again motivated…

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Project Ducati Hypermotard Part 1

Jeff Naeyaert

Project Ducati Hypermotard Part 1 By Jeff Naeyaert Although most of you readers probably equate MotoIQ to performance machines from the 4 wheel world, a lot of us on…

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OS Giken Award Winning Rear Differential Options for Nissan R35 GT-R

Martin Gonzales

OS Giken Award Winning Rear Differential Options for Nissan R35 GT-R MotoIQ Staff Report World-renowned racing parts manufacturer OS Giken announced its high performance, ultra durable and completely streetable limited-slip…

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Time Attack Terror: FXMD’s Record Setting Acura NSX

Mike Kojima

Time Attack Terror: FXMD's Record Setting Acura NSX By Mike Kojima and Billy Johnson If you follow Time Attack at all you are probably very familiar with FXMD's Acura NSX…

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Evolution of the Turbo SE-R III

Aaron LaBeau

Note from the author: These articles and this project started in the spring of 2002. As such some of this content may be somewhat dated but hopefully it’s still enjoyable…

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FX Motorsports Development to enter the World Time Attack Challenge

Aaron LaBeau

FX Motorsports Development to enter the World Time Attack Challenge MotoIQ Staff Report FX Motorsports Development is proud to announce their entry in the 2010 World Time Attack Challenge at…

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Project S2000 Part One, Wheels and Tires

Khiem Dinh

Project S2000 Part One, Wheels and Tires By Khiem Dinh, photos by Jeff Naeyaert Khiem Dinh is an engineer for Honeywell Turbo Technologies at the time of this writing. All…

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Extreme Engine Tech: Jim Wolf Technology’s Turbo Nissan QR25DE Powerhouse Part 1

Mike Kojima

Jim Wolf Technology’s Turbo Nissan QR25DE Powerhouse – Part 1 By Mike Kojima Due to some rather unfortunate decisions within Nissan’s corporate structure, the QR25DE engine has found its way,…

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FrankenMiata – Handling with a Hacksaw

Dave Coleman

Best-Engineered Cars of Lemons – The FrankenMiata Part III: Making it handle with a hacksaw. by Dave Coleman The FrankenMiata is a handling machine. Sure, it slices through fields of $500…

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Tech
Toyota

Extreme Engine Tech, Technosquare’s Monster Naturally Aspirated Toyota 4AG part 3

Mike Kojima

Extreme Engine Tech – Technosquare’s Monster Naturally Aspirated Toyota 4AG – Part 3 by Mike Kojima, Photos & Video by Jeff Naeyaert When we last left the Technosquare crew, they had…

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Project Toyota Tundra Part One, TRD Suspension and Brakes

Mike Kojima

Project Toyota Tundra Part One, TRD Suspension and Brakes By Mike Kojima We are not truck people at MotoIQ. However, if you are into high performance cars, bikes or racing you…