Modernizing the VG30DETT, Fixing the Oil System
The VG30DETT is known to fail the rod bearings. Since the oil pump seems to have decent capacity and the rod bearings have a sufficient surface area, we believe a…
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Project GD STI, Getting Ready For the Engine Swap
In our previous articles, we covered the build-up of our EJ257 engine collaboration with IAG Performance. Now we have been collecting a bunch of parts to make our installation go…
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…
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 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…
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…
Preventing S2000 Oiling Issues with Canton
The Honda S2000 is an awesome car. With mild suspension modifications, it handles like a dream and can turn some impressive lap times. With RWD, an engine that is set…
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 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…