Swain Tech Archives

Project S2000: Part 30 – Cooling Upgrades and Packaging Improvements

Posted on February 2, 2021
byKhiem Dinh

In deciding to go with an air-to-water intercooler setup, there are extra component and packaging challenges compared to a typical air-to-air setup. The S2000 already has a tight engine bay…

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Building an FA20 Race Engine for Michele Abbate: Part 2

Posted on January 27, 2018August 9, 2018
byMike Kojima

So when we last left off, we were putting together some awesome parts for Michele’s engine and were about to embark on assembling it. In the interest of long-term durability, we…

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Building an FA20 Race Engine for Michele Abbate: Part 1

Posted on November 25, 2017August 9, 2018
byMike Kojima

We have known Michele Abbate ever since she was a college student doing track days with her trusty Mazdaspeed Protege and have followed her career as friends as she has…

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Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 2

Posted on August 10, 2010July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 2 By Mike Kojima In the last installment of our build, we delved into building the bottom end of our VG30DETT engine for the…

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Extreme Engine Tech: Jim Wolf Technology’s Turbo Nissan QR25DE Powerhouse Part 2

Posted on July 27, 2010July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Extreme Engine Tech: Jim Wolf Technology’s Turbo Nissan QR25DE Powerhouse Part 2 By Mike Kojima When we last left off on our QR25DE project, Jim Wolf Technology was well on…

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Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 1

Posted on March 22, 2010September 17, 2020
byMike 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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Extreme Engine Tech: Jim Wolf Technology’s Turbo Nissan QR25DE Powerhouse Part 1

Posted on January 18, 2010July 4, 2018
byMike 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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Project Low Buck Nissan SR20DE Part 2

Posted on July 14, 2009March 9, 2020
byMike Kojima

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…

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Project Low Buck Nissan SR20DE Part One

Posted on April 6, 2009July 4, 2018
byMike Kojima

When it comes to N/A performance, most people immediately think of the Honda brand. Even though Honda motors are coveted for their all motor revving ability, there are other motors…