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…
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Project DBA R35 GT-R, Building the VR38DETT Engine for Mad Power with MAD Sweden!
So after maxing out the VR38DETT engine with simple bolt-ons and having to limit the torque to spare the stock rods and connecting rods, we are going to embark on…
WATCH: How an Air Oil Separator Works and Why You Need One!
In this video Mike takes a look at the IAG Air Oil Separator for one of our Subaru projects, explains the difference between an AOS and an oil catch…
WATCH: Fix Subaru Oiling Issues for Good!
In this video Mike talks about yet another shortcoming of the Subaru EJ engine and probably the best way to fix it! If you liked the video, please subscribe…
Solving Subaru EJ Oiling Issues for Good with IAG Performance!
Subaru EJ engines are known to have oiling problems caused by the oil pan and pick up. We personally know quite a few people who have lost engines on the…
Project 987.2 Cayman S: Cooling for the Track Part 2 with Bilt Racing Service
In our last segment of Project 987.2 Cayman, to prevent the dreaded on track overheating engine and transmission limp mode, we greatly increased our engine’s cooling capability by switching over…
Getting the Most From 91 Octane Pump Gas with a Honda K Motor, Part Four
In our last articles, we gathered the parts and assembled out low octane Honda K motors for our sleeper DC5 RSX Type S project car. Our engine was intended to…
Getting the Most From 91 Octane Pump Gas with a Honda K Motor, Part Three
In the last installment of our pump gas Honda K Motor project, we discussed the engines top end with a Drag Cartel cylinder head which was going to nicely complement…
BEST OF 2019: Project 987.2 Cayman S: Getting More Out of the Engine to Chase the GT4 Part 1
Previously we have been working on Project 987.2 Caymans Suspension and Brakes to get them up to Cup Car standards. With that work being completed we are now going to…
The Dreaded Subaru p0011 and p0021 DTC Codes, Don’t Let Them Wreck Your Turbo!
So DO NOT do what we did when our Project GD STI turned on a p0011 OBD DTC code. What we figured was some sort of sensor issue ended up…
Pro Tip! Check Inside Your Oil Filter!
One of the most important things to do when maintaining an engine used in competition or any sort of hard-driving is to constantly monitor its condition and do preemptive service…
Project STurdteen, Plumbing the Motor and Getting Her Ready to Run!
So we have rebuilt the engine and the transmission for Rathyna’s Turd. Now came the job of putting the engine back in the car and undoing the clusterfuck of plumbing…
WATCH: Nerd’s Eye View – CSF Radiators Universal Racing Oil Coolers
Ravi Dolwani of CSF Radiators came by our shop to talk about CSF’s oil cooler line. Oil coolers might not seem that exciting but wait to you see all…
Can an Oil Viscosity Affect Power? We Test Idemitsu Zepro Eco Medalist 0W20 to Find Out!
Can you make significant power gains just by changing oil? In the past, we have proven that switching from a lower grade mineral oil to a premium synthetic oil can…
Top Lube for E85?
Top Lube for E85? by Mike Kojima We had just switched to race E98 fuel in Dai Yoshihara’s Turn 14/Falken Tire BRZ at the start of the 2016 Formula Drift Season. Of…
TESTED: BG Syncro Shift II Gear Oil
Changing out the factory transmission fluid for a higher performance oil is a common solution to reduce the notchy-ness and improve shifting feel. This is especially important in the Getrag…
Can an Oil Change Affect Horsepower?
A lot of people have asked this question before and the jury has been out on whether this is something that is true or not. We have attempted to test to…
Project Viper GTS: Part 9 – RareFab / Roe Racing Oil Pan Baffle Kit
Due to the high capabilities of the Viper, a huge strain is put on the factory oiling system on road courses and at the strip. This can cause oil starvation…
Project V8 RX-7: More Oiling Insurance from Improved Racing, Accusump and Earl’s (Part 2 of 2)
Project V8 RX-7: More Oiling Insurance from Improved Racing, Accusump and Earl’s (Part 2 of 2) by Jeff Naeyaert In Part 1 of our improvements to the Project V8 RX-7’s oiling system last…
Project V8 RX-7: More Oiling Insurance from Improved Racing, Accusump and Earl’s (Part 1 of 2)
Project V8 RX-7: More Oiling Insurance From Improved Racing, Accusump and Earl’s (Part 1 of 2) by Jeff Naeyaert It’s no secret the LS family of engines can have oil…
Extreme Engine Tech: Building the Ultimate K24 Part 2 The Bottom End!
In the last edition of our series, building the ultimate streetable late model K24, we had focused on the engines top end switching to an earlier model K20Z3 head with…
Extreme Engine Tech: Building the Ultimate K24 Part 1 The Cylinder Head!
Modifying late model Honda/Acura engines is somewhat problematic lately. Take for instance the late model K series engine. Once probably the best naturally aspirated inline four cylinder production engine by…
Project Viper GTS: Part 2 – General Maintenance
Before thoroughly enjoying the purchase of a used performance car, it’s important for the enthusiast to go through some routine maintenance items. We prepare our 1997 Viper to be driven…
It’s All About the Zinc – High Stress Wear Resistance with Penrite Oil!
It's All About the Zinc – High Stress Wear Resistance with Penrite Oil! by Mike Kojima We get a lot of oils and lubricants to evaluate at the MotoIQ…
Building the Ultimate Turbo Small Block Chevy Part 2, The Making of 1100 Hp!
Building the Ultimate Turbo Small Block Chevy Part 2, The Making of 1100 Hp! by Mike Kojima When deciding the best way to power Daren McNamara’s Formula D S14, Team…
Building the Ultimate Turbo Small Block Chevy Part 1
Building the Ultimate Turbo Small Block Chevy-Part 1 by Mike Kojima The Small Block Chevy is a dead outdated hunk of iron that is best left to old guys puttering…
Project 350Z- Increasing Oil Capcity with Jim Wolf Technology
Project 350Z- Increasing Oil Capacity with Jim Wolf Technology by Mike Kojima We have been working on getting more power out of Project 350Z's VQ35DE engine in our latest series…
Motovicity’s Ticket to Ride Update – Royal Purple
Motovicity’s Ticket to Ride Update – Royal Purple By Mike Kojima Performance cars need performance oils and filters and our Ticket to Ride vehicles are no exception. We went with…
Tested: RS-R’s Ran-Up Oil Treatment, Power in a Bottle
Tested: RSR's Ran Up Oil Treatment, Power in a Bottle By Mike Kojima “Mike, MotoIQ has to try our Ran-Up oil treatment”, RS-R's John Masuda would say to me every…
Oil Pump Blueprinting
Oil Pump Blueprinting By Martin Gonzales and Mike Kojima What is as important to your engine's health as your heart is to your own body? If you guessed the…
Project Low Buck Nissan SR20DE Part 2
Project Low Buck SR20DE Part 2 Completing the bottom end In our last edition of Project Low Buck SR20DE, we stated our goals to obtain a decent amount of naturally…
Nissan 370Z Bad News Buzz: High Engine & Diff Oil Temps-The $300 Oil Change-Engine Clatter and More! Hype or Reality?
If you are reading this, you might have read about these things on a forum, you might have heard the rumors or you might have experienced some of these…