Project AE86 Restoring the Rear End
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…
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Adding a Deep Sump Diff Cover to the Nissan S13
So our project S13 came with a Nismo 1.5 way clutch type limited slip differential that the previous owner had installed. From prior experience we know that clutch type LSD’s…
Project Cappuccino: Driveline Love with Monster Sport Bushings
As of 2023, every single Cappuccino ever made is a quarter century old. In that time, rubber will harden, degrade, and fail. This includes the bushings in all of the…
Project FD RX7 Restomod: Part 8 – Trans and Diff Mount
To handle our plans for increased power, we ditch the weak and heavy OEM “Power Plant Frame” (PPF) in favor of a traditional transmission mount from Banzai Racing and differential…
NSX Shift Fork Restoration
Nowadays it’s getting harder and harder to find parts for classic JDM cars. Recently we had an Acura NSX in the MotoIQ Garage to repair its transaxle. The synchros, hubs,…
Checking out the New McLeod PTT Clutch Line
We were visiting McLeod clutches with Billy Johnson to discuss some of the nuances of a clutch for Project Retromod RX-7. Here we are with our hosts drag racing greats…
Improving Shift Feel with Cobb Tunings Weighted Shift Knob
Our Project GD STI has been running a Cobb Tuning short shifter and we really like it. We have it adjusted so the throws are not Syncro crunching short and…
Project GD STI, Fixing all the Details!
There are a lot of small details involved with swapping an engine, especially when upgrading all of the system parts for higher performance. These make the difference in the reliability…
What is Shot Peening and Why is it Useful?
If you are a long-time MotoIQ reader you probably know we often prescribe shot peening for heavily stressed metal parts. You have probably read about us prescribing the shot peening…
Project R35 GT-R, What is inside our 1200 lb/ft Capable GR-6 Transmission!
For years I have wanted a transmission built by Sheptrans, builder of some of the most amazing transmissions for AWD Mitsubishis and Nissans but I never had a car worthy…
WATCH: How the Nismo GT Pro Limited Slip Differential Works… And Why You Want One!
This week Mike takes apart a Nismo GT Pro limited slip differential to show how it works and shows us a few unique features to the Nismo diff that…
Project GD Subaru STI, Checking out the Ultimate Streetable Clutch with XClutch.
With our killer engine by IAG now sitting in our shop, it was time to start gathering the peripheral components needed to support our new motor. The next thing absolutely…
Project Tundra, Keep the Transmission Cool with B&M
We use Project Tundra primarily as our shop hauler and race car tow vehicle even though it’s really capable in the corners and offroad. With its 500 plus hp TRD…
Jeep LS Swap Part 1: Introduction
If you had told 20-something me that I would stop racing, only have one operational SR20-powered vehicle (an off-road buggy, no less), daily drive a RWD V8 pony car, and…
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R, Keeping Limp Mode Away With More Cooling
So the Achilles heel of the mighty R35 GT-R is one that plagues most Japanese high performance cars, an inadequate cooling system. We are not sure why this seems to…
McLeod Mag Force Twin Disc for the E46 – The Clutch of All Trades?
It’s easy to overdo a clutch. We’ve probably all been there – your clutch is slipping, maybe you did a few too many launches, or maybe you’re pegging your boost…
Bulletproof Your Rear End!
Nowadays as technology has enabled us to extract previously unheard of power levels out of our engines, the once rare failure of the ring and pinion gear in the differential…
Getting the Most From 91 Octane Pump Gas with a Honda K Motor, Part One
So the MotoIQ garage is in the process of building a pretty neat car, restoring a well worn DC5 RSX to better than its formal glory. The story starts here…
Project G37S Transmission Upgrade part 2
Having addressed most of our cooling concerns in part 1 we continue with the transmission upgrade for our Infiniti G37S. Ten years ago it would have been a fringe case…
WATCH: Tremec T-56 Magnum “F” WORLD PREMIERE!! Install and test!
Tremec FINALLY made it! The T-56 Magnum “F” made to directly fit 4th gen F-body cars and thousands of engine swapped vehicles of all makes that need that…
Project S-Turdteen Fixing the Transmission
Well, Rathyna’s S13 not only had a roached engine, but her transmission had given up the ghost as well. It didn’t shift well, third gear was broken and her clutch…
New Motor Mounts for Project DC2 Integra!
Our Project DC2 Integra had developed a clunking noise whenever the clutch was let out or if the throttle was modulated. This was really annoying, especially at low speed. We traced…
Project DC2 Integra- Getting More Grip With OS Giken and Better Response With Centerforce
Project DC2 Integra- Getting More Grip With OS Giken and Better Response With Centerforce by Mike Kojima With our DC2 Integra rocking a state of the art suspension, it was time to…
Project “My Fiancée’s” Miata: Part 10 – Nitto NT05 Tires, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch & Flywheel, Two Track Tests and Road Trip Bonanza!
Project “My Fiancée’s” Miata: Part 10 – Nitto NT05 Tires, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch & Flywheel, Two Track Tests and Road Trip Bonanza! by Daniel O’Donnell Hold on to your…
Project C7 Corvette Stingray Z51: Drivetrain Improvements
Project C7 Corvette Stingray Z51: Drivetrain Improvements by Mike Kojima The C7 Corvette is truly an exotic car, and we cannot believe the amount of state-of-the-art super trick features it…
Project Bugeye GDA WRX: Fixing the Clutch with Exedy
Project Bugeye GDA WRX: Fixing the Clutch with Exedy by Mike Kojima photos by Ian Pak Poor Ian, MotoIQ’s FNG’s daily was his trusty Bugeye GDA WRX. The WRX has given many…
Building the FR-S FA20 with Stay Crushing: Installing the Engine and Making Big Power!
Building the FR-S FA20 with Stay Crushing: Installing the Engine and Making Big Power! by Mike Kojima If you have been following our story, we are now ready to install the engine…
TESTED: Steeda Anti Wheel-Hop Package
First iterations of new technologies are rarely flawless. When the Mustang ditched the solid axle in 2015 in favor of a 21st century Independent Rear Suspension, it transformed into a…
How To Do A 5 Lug Conversion the Right Way! Project EP3
How To Do A 5 Lug Conversion the Right Way! Project EP3 by Mike Kojima As we finally start to mod our much-maligned shop EP3, the car that everyone loves…
Project DC2 Integra- Fixing Old Clutch Woes With Centerforce
Project DC2 Integra- Fixing Old Clutch Woes With Centerforce by Mike Kojima Our DC2 Integra was a great find, in near unmolested close to stock condition despite being a GSR and…
Project E46 M3: Part 14 – Short shift kit and lightweight clutch and flywheel testing!!
Project E46 M3: Part 14 – Short Shift Kit and Lightweight Clutch Testing! by Pablo Mazlumian In our last installment we featured the Clutch Masters FX400 single disc clutch with…
Building the FR-S FA20 engine with Stay Crushing!
Building the FR-S FA20 engine with Stay Crushing! by Mike Kojima Our friend Robert Kochis doesn't seem like a typical MotoIQ reader. He is a cool guy, not a nerd. He vapes…