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LAND OF THE FREEWAY, HOME OF THE BURNOUT

o you remember the days when muscle car was synonymous with sports car? When the only tuning you needed could be done with a flat-head scre driver and a socket wrench? The game has certainly changed, but the spirit of American metal is still alive and well in the world of performance automotive. Jokes about American cars not being able to handle corners are out the window, as the last few generations of America’s toughest muscle cars have been climbing racetrack leaderboards, beating out supercars and exotics which cost double or triple the price. This well-rounded prowess has built domestic muscle cars a respectable reputation among hardcore enthusiasts, and the aftermarket is already taking these cars to new heights. Welcome to the fi st ever “American Metal” issue of PASMAG, where we’ll be diving into some of the baddest domestic machines the great U.S of A has to offer. Our audience has found themselves at the wheels of muscle cars more frequently, and this issue has been requested more times than we can count. Rest easy, muscle fans – we delivered. In this issue we’ll take you through the usual paces, looking at some of the hottest happenings in the world of automotive in order to give you an idea of what you can expect to see over the next year or two. We’ll even focus on some domestic car trends as well just for this issue. Before we go too muscle-crazy further in the book, we take a trip to some of the latest events, including Formula Drift’s final round at I windale, First Class Fitment, Berlin Klassik, and the Unified Ca Audio finals From there, we’ll showcase a bunch of the latest and greatest aftermarket prod-

ucts available. Then we’ll look at our latest TBGLIVE winners before going full throttle into some of the baddest muscle cars we’ve ever seen. First up is a ’67 Camaro unlike any you’ve seen before – largely because its engine has 12 cylinders. After that, we’ll visit the guys at Touge Factory/ TF-Works to see their latest build – a S550 Mustang GT built to perform! Naturally, we’ll be finishing things o with a PASMAG dealer listing, an event calendar for the coming months, and our famous Spot the Differences game to rack your brain. So buckle up and get ready – we’re taking this a quarter mile at a time.

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much just a few body panels,

six-speed transmission, and

like the roof, front bumper, and

converted in-board suspension.

quarter panels. Other than that,

Merging the guts of the Corvette

there’s a lot of custom bodywork

with the tube chassis and out-

going on, with all the added lines,

ward appearance of a Mad Max

vents, and jutting over-fenders.

Mustang gave birth to Scaife’s creation.

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and built by Scaife. The C5 came along when

Now, you can see the car rolling to and from meets with its signature vanity plate, “BTYN-

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‘Stang here and wondering

Kyle Scaife, the fabricator from

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he was looking for something

PIZA” (get it?) – truly a rolling

Ontario, Canada, who may or

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to power the rolling Frankencar.

project. With (maybe) a paintjob

may not have already made

a crazy aggressive widebody,

Instead of shelling out nearly

and some exciting extras for the

you angry on the internet. The

right? There’s a lot more going

the same amount for a crate

stock LS on the horizon, we’re

monster Mustang you see here

on under the skin, it turns out.

motor, Scaife found a salvage

all waiting to see what the fina

is a joint venture between Scaife

First of all, the amount of actual

title ‘Vette for $6,000 and made

iteration of the build will be.

and his father, and is the unholy

Mustang left is miniscule – pretty

use of its 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine,

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CLINCHED BRINGS WILD WIDEBODY STYLE TO THE MUSTANG S550 THE LATEST MUSTANG OFFERING

kit is “not for the feint of heart”

work on the front end. Instead

from $5,990 to $13,950 USD. It’s

FROM FORD, THE S550 HAS BEEN

because of its extreme design

of supplying rubber gaskets and

worth noting that the kit will, as

AN INSTANT HIT. The ample per-

language and wild dimensions.

hardware with every kit purchase,

expected, allow S550 owners

formance and sleek styling have

Adding 3.6 inches of width up

those parts are optional. It seems

to run much bigger wheels. As a

propelled the Mustang directly

front, and 4.7 inches in the rear,

Clinched knows a few custom-

point of reference, the black one

to the forefront of modifi ation

the kit certainly adds a lot to the

ers would rather have their flares

we saw at SEMA 2017 was sitting

culture, largely with the help of

Mustang’s shape. The kit fi s all

blended in. If you are looking for

on 20x13 -55 wheels wrapped in

widespread aftermarket support.

variations of the S550 platform,

the exposed hardware look, you

315-mm wide rear tires with room

One of the latest additions to that

including convertibles, and will

can choose one of three hardware

to spare for up to 345s. We’re sure

aftermarket is Clinched Flares.

even fit the T350/GT350R

styles. Available in both FRP

we haven’t seen the last of wild

with some additional custom

and carbon fibe , the kit ranges

Clinched creations.

The company totes that the

THE COMPANY TOTES THAT THE KIT IS “NOT FOR THE FEINT OF HEART” BECAUSE OF ITS EXTREME DESIGN LANGUAGE AND WILD DIMENSIONS.

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Already chopped and dropped,

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the Charger sits on a beefy set of

LAST YEAR’S “CULT CLASSICS” IS-

RSV Forged wheels, just like the

SUE. He’s the mad genius who saw

Camaro did. Measuring 20 inches

a 1970 Camaro Z28 and thought,

in the front and 21 inches in the

“This car needs to sit millimeters

rear, the staggered wheels are

from the ground and boast 800+

just barely tucked beneath some

horsepower.” The result was one

prototype fender flares.

of the most draw-dropping and

We’ve been asked to keep the

controversial Camaro builds ever.

details of this build sparce, but we

Thankfully for us, he isn’t done

can tell you that the ’68 Charger

kicking up industry dust, and he’s

will be powered by a single turbo

got another surprise in store.

SRT 61 HEMI engine, and shifts will

In the showroom of Cyrious

be handled by a Tremec six-speed,

Garageworks, the same shop that

presumably built for high power

handled the majority of the Cama-

demands. If it’s anything like Pav-

ro work, sits a 1968 Dodge Charger

letic’s Camaro, we expect it to turn

that has been under construction.

heads and raise hell.

IN THE SHOWROOM OF CYRIOUS GARAGEWORKS, THE SAME SHOP THAT HANDLED THE MAJORITY OF THE CAMARO WORK, SITS A 1968 DODGE CHARGER THAT HAS BEEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

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needs to focus on three main

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RIGHT NOW, THE IMPERFECTIONS ON THE CAR’S EXTERIOR ARE GLARING, AND AS MUCH AS I KNOW THOSE THINGS COME SECOND TO MECHANICAL FUNCTIONALITY, I CAN’T PUT IT OFF ANY LONGER. even low!” and honestly, I agree with you, but we’ll get there in time with new coilovers and a relocated exhaust system. Continuing with minor improvements, I installed a 6000K HID conversion kit, and got in contact with Jesse Streeter in Japan. If you aren’t familiar, Streeter is basically the best in the business for getting rare JDM parts into your North American hands. After a little bit thing different for everyone, but

of searching, he managed to fin

at the end of the day if something

my favorite steering wheel – a

looks good, it looks good. Having a

350-mm Vertex 5-Star – which has

life-long affin y for period correct

been discontinued for some time

late ‘90s JDM icons, I knew from

now. Once my package landed a

the beginning where I was headed

few weeks later, the wheel was

with this project. A tasteful OEM+

in my car within 48 hours. This

look required me to lower the car

wheel and the Kouki tail lights

signifi antly. Nearly maxing out

mark the fi st of many Japanese

the coilovers that came on the

style-focused modifi ations. Right

car when I bought it, I managed to

now, the imperfections on the car’s

drop ride height decently. I’m sure

exterior are glaring, and as much as

many enthusiasts are looking at

I know those things come second

it right now thinking, “That’s not

to mechanical functionality, I can’t put it off a y longer. In the next chapter, it’s all about style, and the remaining contents of that package from Osaka are going to be key elements moving forward. For now, the harsh Canadian winter approaches, and the 240 will spend a lot of time hiding from the elements in the garage. If you want to see what’s happening behind the scenes over the break, keep an eye on PASMAG’s social media (@pasmag), or my own personal Instagram (@gordon. leadfoot), and don’t hesitate to reach out to ask me any questions you might have – you might even manage to get some future spoilers out of me. We’ll follow up again for the remaining stages of this build after winter hibernation. See you then!

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9th Place Denofa, Chelsea

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BC Racing / Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR

13th

10th Place Forsberg, Chris

2017

With Irindale Speedway closing down

fault for contact in their final run

on January 31, 2018, the last round

Being unable to repair the damage

of Formula Drift’s Black Magic

from the hit in the allotted time,

Pro Championship presented by

Deane was forced to give his spot

BlackVue Dash Cameras was an

in the fina s to his teammate,

emotional ride for many involved.

Piotr Wiecek. Wiecek made sure

The venue was sold out for Round

to bring the heat in the final figh

8: O’Reilly Auto Parts “Title Fight,”

beating out Yoshihara for the

and the competitors faced the pres-

Round 8 title; a win that secured

sure to put on their best show to

him his fi st Formula Drift victory

send Irwindale off with a ang.

and Rookie of the Year honors.

The Top 4 boiled down to

Team Worthouse sponsor Falken

Vaughn Gittin Jr. versus Daijiro Yo-

Tire took home the Tire Manufac-

shihara, and James Deane against

turer championship title for their

Aurimas "Odi" Bakchis. Gittin hit

second consecutive year, and

the wall on his last run, pushing

Toyota won their fourth consecu-

Yoshihara on to duke it out against

tive Manufacturer championship.

Deane, who made it to the fina s

European champion, James

when Bakchis was found to be at

Deane, walked away with the For-

NOS Energy Drink / Hankook Nissan 370Z

11th Place Essa, Michael

2017 FORMULA DRIFT BLACK MAGIC CHAMPIONSHIP Presented by BlackVue Final Standings 651 Points Deane, James

Worthouse Drift Team / Falken Tire Nissan 240

538 Points Aasbo, Fredric

Rockstar Energy / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM

418 Points Bakchis, Aurimas “Odi”

Falken Tires / Drifz Wheels / ARK Performance Nissan 240SX

Achilles Tire / Essa Autosport BMW E46

12th Place Field, Matt

Falken Tire / Vapetasia / ARK Performance Nissan 240SX

13th Place Hohnadell, Alec

Urban Air / Hoonigan / Nexen Tire Nissan 240

14th Place Bluss, Kristaps

HGK / Mast / Motul / Wisefab BMW E92

15th Place Gushi, Ken

GReddy Racing / Nexen Tire Toyota 86

16th Place Castro, Jhonnattan

Gerdau Metaldom / Nexen Toyota GT86

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mula Drift Championship title by a relatively wide margin (113 points from Fredric Aasbo in second). “It’s been such an intense weekend at the biggest event I’ve ever competed in, with the championship on the line at one of the craziest tracks I’ve ever driven,” said Deane. “It is also my birthday today so there was just so many emotions, and with so many fans coming in from Ireland and Poland, I just

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2017 MANUFACTURER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS

Toyota

BMW

Nissan

923

Points

367

Points

294

Points

Ford

Dodge

Infinit

751

Points

311

Points

174

Points

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Achilles

Hankook

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110mph

of attendees

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# of FD competitions at Irwindale

of international drivers

14 2017

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651 wanted to put on a good show. It’s

the best drifters in the world

just been a dream season.”

choosing Formula DRIFT to com-

The series’ organizers are

pete,” said Jim Liaw, President of

feeling the love as well. "This was

Formula DRIFT. “We look forward

an incredible season that saw the

to our 15th season and have some

rise of two exceptional interna-

exciting things planned for next

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year.” We can’t wait to see what's

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2015 Fredric Aasbo 2014 Chris Forsberg 2013 Michael Essa 2012 Daigo Saito

2015 Fredric Aasbo 2014 Fredric Aasbo 2013 Daigo Saito 2012 Daigo Saito

2011 Daijiro Yoshihara 2010 Vaughn Gittin 2009 Chris Forsberg 2008 Tanner Foust

2011 Tyler McQuarrie 2010 Tanner Foust 2009 Ryan Tuerck 2008 Vaughn Gittin

2007 Tanner Foust 2006 Samuel Hubinette 2005 Rhys Millen 2004 Samuel Hubinette

2007 Tanner Foust 2006 Daijiro Yoshihara 2005 Chris Forsberg 2004 Rhys Millen

CAR NAME: Worthouse Drift Team, Falken Tire S15 CAR NUMBER: 130 CAR MANUFACTURER: Nissan TIRE MANUFACTURER: Falken ENGINE: 2JZ GTE HP/TQ: 900 / 750 SUSPENSION: Wisefab & Feal Suspension BRAKES: Wilwood Engineering WHEELS: 7twenty Style46 TIRE SIZE: Falken Tire RT615K+ 295/40/18 EXTERIOR: Custom a'la Widebody INTERIOR: Corbeau Seats & Harnesses

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years of anticipation, I am final y at First Class Fitment, the pinnacle of events when it comes to fi ted cars. As we make our way into the venue at 7 A.M., it’s quiet and empty, with no cars to be seen. By 7:08, we start to hear deep exhaust notes coming closer and I turn to see a beautiful Camaro pulling into the show. Within fi e minutes, cars just flood in. In the distance, I notice a brown Subaru Impreza with a 2JZ twist. The execution of the swap left me

A sudden series of beeps disturb

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the peace at 5:30. I reach over, hit

fectly shaved engine bay and meaty

competitors took to make sure

snooze on my alarm, and before

tire fitment down to the subtle

their vehicles looked immaculate

I know it, it’s 6 A.M. As I get out of

details, like the way the paint on the

for the show, which directly reflects

the shower to get dressed, natural

trunk fades to expose the carbon

the attention to detail put into their

light starts to fill the ho el room and

fiber on the tip of the duckbill

builds. I saw some competitors

we decide it’s time to make our way

Once my friend Nick and I had

polishing their wheels with a drill,

to the show. Driving through misty

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while others were cleaning the

New Jersey, we final y pull up to the

cars started to park up and owners

dust out of their aero with what

front gate of the Princeton airport,

fought against the mist as they

appeared to be a paint brush of

and it starts to get real. After three

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Once all the cars were parked and shined up, we decided to walk around the venue a couple of times. Each time we did so, it seemed like a different show. I would constantly notice cars that we hadn’t seen prior, and by the time we had made our rounds, we were essentially dragging our jaws across the pavement. Around noon, the sun started to break its way through the clouds, puddles began to dry up, and the smell of barbeque fil ed the air as we heard helicopters start their engines. Thus began the flood of photographers, lining up cars on the runway as the helicopters took off, resulting in some truly breathtaking images.

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engines were fi ed up and cars

saw the crowd make its way to

started to roll out. It’s one thing to

the main hanger as the awards

see these cars parked at the show,

were about to be given out. Now,

but to see them literally driving off

I must say, I’ve been to a number

into the sunset was surreal.

of shows with great trophies,

First Class Fitment was a sur-

but I had yet to attend a show

real experience; the sheer quality

where they’re works of art. All

of the cars present was unlike

the trophies are hand-assembled

anything I had seen before. Not

and truly unique, which makes for

one of the cars showed a single

something the competitors will

flaw, the event staff

cherish forever.

welcoming and organized, and

Once the awards had been

vehicles. Within 15 minutes,

up shooting on the runway, we

ere very

the whole vibe of the show was

given out, everyone started to

perfect – even more so than I had

make their way back to their

ever imagined.

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Give a quick thought to how you entered any car shows you attended this year. It’s almost usually through a front door to a convention center, or if it was an outdoor event, up to a ticket booth, which then gets you access to the grounds. In response to some crazy wait

times from the past year’s show, Berlin Klassik tackled things a little differently this time around. Instead of having registered show cars and attendees coming in through the only entrance to the Guelph Lake Conservation Area and ending up in one line, show

organizers booked an open fiel nearby for show goer parking. It’s still a bit of a hike, so there was transportation provided to get attendees around the registration line and into the show: tractor rides. That’s right, I rode into Berlin Klassik 2017 on a freakin’ tractor. Good start. If you go back and read my coverage of last year’s event – the fi st year of the “Island Tour” rendition of Berlin Klassik – you’ll know I called it my favorite show of 2016. It really is a perfect season ender. It’s at the beginning of September, where the weather in Ontario, Canada, hasn’t taken a turn for the chilly, and no one’s thought about putting their cars away

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just yet. Nice forecast, good light for photos, and plenty of the cleanest European cars you’ve ever seen. Did I mention that Berlin Klassik takes place on an “island”? There is a land bridge that leads out to the grounds, but the rest of it is surrounded by a lake. The result is a unique

environment for a car event, as you’re completely cut off fro outside influence in a spa ning park with plenty of tree cover. You may as well be on a remote European island whose inhabitants just happen to have fantastic car culture. After disembarking the tractor, I walked down the hill

and across the land bridge, which was already full of cars registering for spots. It was a great way to get a feel for what was going to be seen on the island. Before I actually did see what was parked up on the showgrounds, I passed through the paid parking area. If tractor rides aren’t your thing, and

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tr. you’d rather park up with your car club, you could pay a fee and park just in front of the start of the show, which, with a lot full of goodness from all kinds of enthusiast groups, functioned as a kind of preshow. Once I made my way into the grounds, I made my rounds of each area sectioned off y make. Not surprisingly, VAG made up a vast part of the show presence. From the center, by the stage where the DJ played all day, all the way back to the edge of the property on one side was VW and Audi, with the most highly-customized near the stage. A defini e standout here was Jason Bos’ widebody MK4 Golf. As a fabricator, he’s built this car from the ground up himself. From the one-of-a-kind three-piece Enkei RPF1s to the custom

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aero additions, this car is something to behold. Just behind VW was the BMW presence, and here one thing was made very apparent: Bimmer enthusiasts still love their E30s. Compared to any other year of the show, Berlin Klassik 2017 must have had the most E30s show up, and in every shape and style. LS-swapped and ready for track work, aired out and showing off, or just tastefully OEM-plus, E30 owners absolutely stole the show in this area. Moving past the large vendor area, with names such as Unitronic, Motul, and Chopshop

housing some fantastic builds, like Jeff eia’s RWB Kitchener Porsche 964, there was an alcove where Mercedes-Benz and Porsche owners were parked up beside a small swap meet area. This part of the show was smaller and a little more cutoff, but the offerings here were astonishing. The shape and rarity of parts on some of the older E Class MBs and vintage Porsches was great to see. These are more than likely the next platforms to shoot up to collector status. There really is something for everyone at the show, from pristine classic examples to wild re-imaginings, and everything in between. Berlin Klassik is a family friendly show as well, which meant there was a lot of the next generation ogling at wheel fitment and pulling thei parent’s hand towards their favorite build – something that’s always smile inducing. It’s a different kind of car show. Things run a little slower and the vibe is nice and laid back, which is unfortunately uncharacteristic of most car shows nowadays. Is my favorite show of 2016 also my favorite of 2017? Yes, and I’m already excited for what next year’s event will bring. See you there.

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Jay Leno’s Garage Adavanced Vehicle Care Fabric Clean $9.99 | LenosGarage.com Jay Leno's Garage Advanced Vehicle Care developed a uniquely formulated fabric cleaner that was designed to quickly and safely remove tough dirt and stains from carpet, cloth seats, headliners, floor mats, door panels and anywhere else fabric may be present.

Energy Suspension 2015+ Ford Mustang V6/V8 Hyper-Flex System Master Set EnergySuspension.com Factory rubber bushings reduce NVH on the newer S550 Mustang with IRS, but under load they cause unwanted drivetrain movement resulting in reduced wheel traction and less responsive handling. Cure the wheel hop and understeer blues with firme , low-deflection polyurethane bushings and mounts. Energy’s firmer du ometer polyurethane components are offered all in one Hyper-Flex master set which includes rear differential and subframe mount bushings, control arm bushings, and front and rear sway bar bushings to improve handling and traction. Made in America, the components are also sold separately.

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ST Suspensions Anti-Sway Bar Set for 2015+ Ford Mustang $559.98 | STSuspensions.com ST anti-sway bars for the 6th generation Ford Mustang greatly improve road handling during rapid load changes and hard cornering by reducing the load difference between the inside and outside wheels. The steering behavior is a lot more direct, allowing a sportier and more agile driving style.

Precision Turbo PTE Liquid-to-Air Intercoolers $749.99 | PrecisionTurbo.com

Precision Turbo Ford Mustang EcoBoost Turbocharger $2,495 | PrecisionTurbo.net Precision Turboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new upgraded 2.3L EcoBoost Ford Mustang turbocharger is a direct drop-in replacement that installs without modifi ations or adapters. This PTE dual ceramic ball bearing EcoBoost Mustang Turbo features high efficie y CEA compressor and turbine wheels for more horsepower, better response, and less lag. PTE's new EcoBoost Mustang Turbocharger is rated to support 520 horsepower and comes with a one-year no fault, no hassle warranty.

Precision has been an industry leader for years by constantly innovating and developing cutting-edge technology for its heat exchanger products. From the street to the strip, PTE's liquidto-air intercoolers have been behind the scenes in many of the sport's best known, record-setting turbocharged and supercharged vehicles. Keeping charge air temperature down is crucial to getting the best performance possible out of your engine.

Vortech Superchargers Sixth-Gen Camaro SS Supercharger Systems $5,699.99 | VortechSuperchargers.com The sixth-gen Camaro SS is a serious contender, and the new SS with its LT1 engine is just begging for some efficient ortech supercharged boost to be added under the hood. Chevy fanatics, Vortech has answered your call! With a street system that is quick and easy to install, and the ability to upgrade to the V-7 YSi Supercharger for applications up to and exceeding 1,200+ horsepower, Vortech Superchargers has all the horsepower and boost you have been waiting for!

Vortech Superchargers Universal LS-Swap Supercharger Systems $2,898.99 | VortechSuperchargers.com Vortech offers a full line of supercharger systems for LS-based engines, designed for LSswapped vehicles. Current offerings include EFI and carbureted options for three separate front engine accessory drive setups - LS-Truck FEAD, C5 Corvette FEAD, and Gen. 5 Camaro SS FEAD.

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Diode Dynamics LED Sidemarkers for 2016+ Chevrolet Camaro $160 | DiodeDynamics.com Introducing the new Diode Dynamics LED sidemarkers for the 2016+ Chevy Camaro! Computer designed for OEM fit and finis these sidemarkers utilize a unique optical reflector pattern to maintain OEM-style reflectivity. Available in clear, amber/red and smoked lenses, you'll gain a modern LED appearance, with an incredibly simple installation. Designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA!

The Sikky Manufacturing T56 relocation short throw shifter is designed to relocate the factory shift rod location back 5.5 inches. Works with a variety of LS swap applications. In the past, if the shift rod didn’t line up with the factory transmission tunnel hole then modifi ations would be needed to make it work. The Sikky Shifter is a quick and easy fix o that problem.

Sikky Manufacturing LS3 Swap Intake System $299.99 | Sikky.com The final pie e to any LS3 swap is a proper fi ting, high quality air intake system. Gone are the days of cobbling together pieces from multiple manufacturers that don’t fit orrectly and have terrible flow. Now you can use Sikky’s superior solution to this problem; a complete intake system with universal fi . True to Sikky design and engineering, they started from the ground up designing specific ouplers and an intake air fi ter to make a great looking and performing product.

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When nothing but the best will do for the advanced listener and audiophile many turn to the likes of Class AB amplifi ation, but in the ever-increasing â&#x20AC;&#x153;smaller is betterâ&#x20AC;? digital world the SQ-series full range digital amplifiers p ovide amazing power in a small compact design with the cleanest near AB output available in a full range digital amplifie .

The ISR Performance LS swap mounts are designed to be your one stop solution for all RWD LSX-based engines to fit in your 2003-2008 Nissan 350Z/Z33. ISR Performance mounts feature a urethane engine and transmission mount bushing to help dampen engine vibration without being overly stiff - the per ect solution for daily driven or track vehicles!

ISR Performance LSX 350Z Swap Headers $600 | ISRPerformance.com ISR Performance high ground clearance LS1 350z swap headers are built out of high quality 304 stainless steel and designed to pair with ISR LS1 swap mounts to allow for a simple and easy installation into your 350Z with maximum ground clearance in mind. Constructed with 1.75inch piping, the ISR Performance headers will provide excellent flow for higher horsepower applications.

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION > Queen Creek, AZ ENGINE > Honda H22a 2.2L I4 HORSEPOWER > 200 (est) SOCIAL MEDIA @el_meeks coo.prelude @El_meeks

ENGINE JDM H22A swap + Shaved and tucked engine bay + EAD Customs (air intake, intake manifold) + AEM (fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator) + Walbro fuel pump + BGK (Platinum spark plugs, blue ignition wires) + Custom braided grounds + Downstar hardware

EXHAUST GReddy (exhaust, Evo exhaust tip) + PLM (Tri-Y header, down pipe) + Deleted cat + Hasport molished mounts

DRIVETRAIN XTD (stage 2 clutch, 12-lb flywheel) + Wilwood clutch master

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES SSR MS1 wheels – 17x9 +22 (f/r) + Delinte DH2 tires – 205/40/17 (f/r) + 5G (BBK, 5-lug swap) + Wilwood brake master

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION Eibach coilovers + Rear BWR lower tie bars

EXTERIOR EDM lip kit + JDM one-piece headlights

INTERIOR Momo steering wheel

AUDIO/MOBILE ELECTRONICS Pioneer double-DIN head unit + Optima battery + Chromed alternator w/ billet aluminum pulley

MEEKS CAMPOS

1993 HONDA PRELUDE By Adam Gordon | Photography By Tyler Chandler (

ometimes an enthusiast’s inner passion is brought to life as a late bloomer, and that seems to be the case with Meeks Campos. Before he was into the car scene at all, he was working at his day job when he saw the 1993 Honda Prelude in its stock form. After seeing the car so many times, he decided he would take a shot and ask the owner if he would consider selling it. It just so happened that the owner was indeed ready to sell, and the Prelude became his shortly after. His original intentions were to keep the car stock as his daily driver, but that’s a tale as old as cars themselves, and it didn’t take long for Campos to start changing it up. After a year of daily driving it, he noticed the engine was starting to get tired,

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so he sourced a JDM H22A as its replacement. Since he had already committed to the swap process, he decided that it was a good opportunity to shave the engine bay and fi ish it off with a clean wire tuck onc everything was assembled again. The inspiration for his clean and chrome-decorated engine bay comes from Campos’ father, who he says puts loads of passion into his own builds, especially the engine bays. Today, the engine bay is Campos’ favorite part of

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the build, and he claims that the engine bay is really the face of the whole car. Working with his father gave the father-son duo a common bond which brought them closer together. Everything on the car was done by Campos himself, even though he started with no knowledge about car repair or modification. “Building something o your own just shows you how to appreciate your build and other builders that much more,” says Campos. We can’t help but agree.

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION > Fort Myers, FL ENGINE > Nissan VQ37VHR 3.7L V6 HORSEPOWER > 315 whp TORQUE > 295 wtq SOCIAL MEDIA @bustazq zachthomastank @ZachTankersly

ENGINE Optimus Performance air intake

EXHAUST Optimus Performance ehxuast

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES Cosmis Racing XT-006R wheels – 20x9.5 +10 (f/r) + Velozza tires – 255/35/20 (f/r) + Akebono (calipers, 14-inch one-piece rotors)

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION RSR Superdown springs

EXTERIOR Stillen (front splitter, diffuser, spoiler) + Vinyl wrapped (grille, door handles, roof, mirrors)

AUDIO/MOBILE ELECTRONICS Pioneer TS-W304R subwoofers (2) + Sealed subwoofer enclosure

SPONSORS Import Image Racing + HMB Performance

ZACH TANKERSLEY’S

2015 INFINITI Q50S

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ach Tankersly’s history with building cars started in a very different plac than it is now. “I grew up building and racing late models and Street Stocks with my father at the age of 13,” he tells us. His last major build was a 1973 Oldsmobile Omega, which was built inside and out. Unfortunately, the Omega’s engine took a turn for the worse, and at the time Tankersly was not capable of maintaining or storing the car. Knowing he was scheduled for deployment to Afghanistan in a few months, he made the tough decision to let the car go. While out on deployment, Tankersly began learning about newer vehicles, and found himself drawn to Infiniti s newest Q-series that replaced the

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G-series before it. He decided he was ready to deviate from his usual builds, and create a masterpiece that expressed his own tastes and personality with the 2015 Infiniti Q50S Tankersly set out with a vision in mind, and when he picked up the car, he knew what he wanted to do. The biggest challenge was findin an appropriate set of wheels for the Q50S, as the offset needed to be a least +35 on all four wheels to clear

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the brake calipers. Once he found the right set of wheels, the rest was just a matter of sticking to his vision for the car. With some add-ons from Stillen, RSR Superdown springs, and some custom engineering from Optimus Performance, the car came together in exactly the way he envisioned it. Tankersly extends a thank-you to his fiancé and his friends for the suppor over the course of his build.

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LELAND KIRTON

2006 SUBARU WRX STi By Adam Gordon | Photography By Ken Au (

ike many young enthusiasts, Leland Kirton was amazed by Ken Block’s early gymkhana videos which featured his old Subaru WRX STI. “The unique styling, engine design and sound made it a must have for me,” Kirton reminisces. “As years went by my lust for the car grew, and I just kept saving my pennies until I was able to finally afford o . Now that I have owned one for quite a while, I find that I still have th same feelings towards it, which is an excellent sign that I made the right choice.”

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Kirton fancies himself a handson tinkerer, and once he had the car in his possession, his ability to learn quickly and apply that knowledge took over. He bought a TIG welder, learned how to use it, and made use of those skills as his build got serious. After having an

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engine failure luckily repaired while still under warranty, he used the next engine build as an opportunity to push the limits. He used his TIG welding skills to fabricate his entire turbo system, including intercooler piping and intake manifold, and did a full valvetrain upgrade.

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION > Brandon, MB ENGINE > Subaru EJ25 2.5L H4 HORSEPOWER > 505 whp TORQUE > 430 lb-ft SOCIAL MEDIA @lelandsti Leland Kirton @lelandsti

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After hours of research, he settled on a BorgWarner S362sx-e turbo for big power. He had a goal of 500 whp, and sure enough, he made almost exactly that, coming in at an impressive 505 whp on the dyno. “Whenever I choose a specific part, it s always because I’ve done a copious amount of research

and know for a fact that it will fi my build very well,” says Kirton. “Case in point would be my current turbo choice of the Borgwarner S362sx-e.” In addition to his newfound TIG welding skills, Kirton also owns a custom powder coating shop with his brother Taylor, which actually

started as a result of Kirton’s personal work on his STI. “I originally wanted to start powder coating my own fabricated parts and then it just spiraled into a business,” Kirton exclaims. “We have now been going strong for over 2 years and are continuously building momentum!” Keep up the good work, Kirton!

GSC (+1-mm valves, beehive springs w/ ti retainers, S2 billet camshaft) + BorgWarner S362sx-e turbocharger + Treadstone intercooler w/ custom piping + Mishimoto rad hoses + Tial (Q 50mm BOV, 44mm wastegate w/ hood exit) + AEM dryflow air filter + Custom 4-inch air intake + Modified OEM throttle body + T1 Race Development fuel rail + Radium Engineering MPR + Walbro 450 fuel pump + ID 1000cc injectors + NGK iridium spark plugs + Nitrided OEM crankshaft + Manley Turbo Tuff I-beams + CP (forged pistons, piston rings) + JE Proseal head gasket + Outfront Motorsports (half-inch head studs, closed deck block) + COBB Accessport V2 + Fluidampr crank pulley + Koyo radiator + Cusco engine mounts + Shaved engine bay + Aquamist HFS-3 water/meth injection system + MapDCCD center diff controller + Company23 antisurge EBCs

EXHAUST Custom 3-inch turbo-back exhaust + Custom aluminum muffler + Tomei equal length headers w/ V-banded uppipe + Custom 304 stainless 3-inch down-pipe

DRIVETRAIN ACT (6-puck sprung clutch w/ Xtreme Duty pressure plate, streetlight flywheel) + Cusco transmission mount + Custom solid pitchstop mount

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES Work CR2P wheels – 18x9.5 + 38 (f/r) + Achilles 123S tires – 255/35/18 (f/r) + Girodisc 2-piece slotted rotors

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION TiC SST coilovers – 7k (f), 5k (r) + RCE (swaybars, urethane bushings) + GTspec front strut bar + Oswald X-brace + Vorshlag camber plates + Whiteline (anti-lift kit, roll center kit, steering rack bushings) + Group N (lateral link, trailing arm bushings) + Kartboy (endlinks, short shifter, trans crossmember bushings, subframe bolts) + Beatrush propshaft bushings + TIC fender braces

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION > St-Jean-surRichelieu, QC ENGINE > Ford Cologne 4.0L V6 HORSEPOWER > 325 whp TORQUE > 350 lb-ft SOCIAL MEDIA @mustanggirl6

ENGINE Dayco hoses+ K&N air filter + JLP Performance air intake + Ford Racing (fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump) + NGK iridium IX spark plugs + Performance Distributors (distributor, ignition wires) + SCT chip program + Steeda underdrive pulley

EXHAUST Pypes (dual exhaust, exhaust tips, cat, mounts) + Short BBK chrome headers

DRIVETRAIN Ford Performance 3.73 gears + Ford 8.8 gear axles + SR Performance onepiece driveshaft

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES American Racing VN215 Classic Torq Thrust II wheels – 18x10 + 45 (f/r) + Michelin front tires – 245/50/18 + Continental rear tires – 275/45/18

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION Monroe suspension setup + Eibach 1.6-inch drop springs + BMR strut tower brace

EXTERIOR Custom (Duraflex widebody, front bumper, rear bumper) + GT grille + Carbon Creations carbon fiber hood + Steeda wing + CLD LED headlights + 2010 Razor smoke taillights + Pirate (chrome billet fog bezels, chrome rear brake light contour, chrome side mirror cover)

INTERIOR Pirate (chrome shift knob, chrome door lock pocket, chrome window switch plate) + Tri-pods dash gauge pods + GT leather seats

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AUDIO/MULTIMEDIA Kenwood head unit + Pyramide 8-band EQ + Rockford Fosgate 800W P1 amplifier + Polk Audio 12-inch subwoofers (2) + Motomaster battery

2007 FORD MUSTANG

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arylene Maheux and her husband are both fans of Ford’s iconic Mustang platform. When an opportunity came up for Maheux to pick up this 2007 Mustang in Grabber Orange, one of only 510 made in North America, she didn’t hesitate for a second. The car’s promised balance of longevity and sexy curb appeal had sold her the moment she found out. Growing up, Maheux spent many of her teen years in a wheelchair because of a hip surgery, and she says the only thing that kept her going through the hard times was working on cars with her dad and enjoying the car scene. Later down the line she met her husband, who

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was a mechanic and machinist, and they combined their passion to start building cars together. When Maheux brought home the Mustang, the original intention was to keep things mild, but it was only a matter of time before the influence of car shows and modifi Mustangs took hold. “We cannot have a normal car,” she jokes. With four children it’s not always easy to

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find the time and money to modif a car, but they made it work. Maheux says she wanted the look and feel of a racecar for the street, so a widebody kit and some American Racing wheels were in order. Their friend Martin helped out with the body work to get the fit and finish just righ and now the body kit is Maheux’s favorite modification!

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION > Wayne, IL ENGINE > Toyota/Subaru FA20 2.0L H4 HORSEPOWER > 354 whp TORQUE > 275 lb-ft SOCIAL MEDIA @connor_lol connor.aigner

ENGINE Borg Warner EFR 6758 turbo + Treadstone Performance (TR8 intercooler, 6061 mandrel-bent aluminum piping, intake manifold) + Electronic boost control solenoid + Deatschwerks (65mm 265 fuel pump w/ E85 compatibility, 900cc injectors) + HKS Super Fire Racing M45HL iridium spark plugs + Ecutek tuned

EXHAUST Swift Racing Technologies (downpipe-back 2.5-inch exhaust, up-pipe, exhaust tip) + Treadstone Performance (headers, down-pipe)

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES CCW D240 3-piece wheels – 18x9.5 -20 (f), 18x11.5 -14 (r) + Bridgestone Potenza RE760 tires – 245/35/18 (f), 295/35/18 (r) + APR neochrome hardware + StopTech slotted rotors + Goodridge stainless steel braided lines + TRD brake pads

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION Air Lift Performance 3H air suspension system w/ dual VIAIR 444c compressors + Dual SMC water traps + Dual compressor isolator kits + TRD sway bars + Password JDM front strut bar + Versus Engineering 7000 Series lightweight rear LCAs + TRD door stabilizers + Whiteline front camber bolt kit

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CONNOR AIGNER

2013 SCION FR-S

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ack when Scion’s FR-S (A.K.A. Toyota’s 86 in some parts of the world) was originally introduced, Connor Aigner was busy looking at Subaru STI hatchbacks. Once he saw the FR-S and its sleek coupe style, he found himself drawn to the RWD sports car that Toyota was toting as the ultimate driver’s car. He needed to have it. Aigner sold his 2007 Toyota Yaris, which he had gained minor build experience with previously, and started a new chapter. Being his first ever ful build, the process was a learning experience. “I learned that things don’t always go as planned. In fact, never as planned,” he quips. “Issues arise when installing anything aftermarket. Overcoming these obstacles just took time and patience. I learned that doing it the right way while taking

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a little longer always turned out better than trying to rush and throw it together.” Going into his build with a vision and a plan, Aigner was surgical and precise about modifications “I have had a clear picture of the way I wanted the car to look from the beginning,” he tells us. “My idea was to keep the visuals clean, but also very aggressive in a way that created the ultimate image.” By all accounts, the planning seems to have paid o .

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The love of cars might just be hereditary. According to Aigner, his father was the driving force behind his passion for cars. “I have my father, Curt Aigner, to thank for all my car passions. He lives and breathes cars. Growing up, he owned multiple modified vehicles including a MKII, MKIII, MKIV Supra, and Toyota Matrix XRS,” he says. “His vast knowledge ignited my passion at a very young age, being engulfed by the automotive world my Dad lived and breathed.”

Rocket Bunny V2 (front bumper, fenders, splitter DRL LED kit) + Rocket Bunny V3 (spoiler, side canards) + Stancenation x Aimgain (rear diffuser, reverse light kit) + Dai Yoshihara canard kit + TRD Japan (rear side spoiler, stabilizing cover) + TRD fender fins + Beat Sonic (shark fin antenna, roof spoiler) + JDM window visors + SpecD headlights + Dual Starry Night side emitting RGBW boomerang lights + Morimoto RGBW demon eyes + Custom headlight housings + Valenti smoked tail lights + Custom side skirt lip + LED red license plate lights + 6000K HIG headlights and fog lights

INTERIOR TRD Japan shift knob + P3 multifunction vent gauge + Braum Racing (Elite X seats w/ red stitching, SFI 5-point harnesses) + Cusco 4-point half rear cage w/ harness bar + TRD (door sills, center console addition) + LED red footwell lighting kit + Planted Technologies seat brackets

AUDIO/MOBILE ELECTRONICS BeSpoke 6.1-inch touchscreen head unit + Multi-channel 32-bit DSP amplifier + Side trunk fitting enclosure + Front 6.5-inch carbon fiber cone woofer speakers + Front 4-inch carbon fiber midrange speakers

SPONSORS ABMotoring, Adams Polishes, Air Lift Performance, Braum Racing

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Clarion CMS4 Multi-Zone Marine Receiver Review An intuitive multi-zone audio hub, perfect for just about any vehicle.

or our readers who enjoy spending some quality time on the water or find solace trekking through sand dunes in their powersports vehicles, we’re going to take a close look at one of the most popular multimedia hub receivers currently offered. The Clarion CMS4 is a brilliant solution for anyone who wants quality audio performance combined with the convenience of multi-zone capability. With the CMS4, you can control up to four

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completely different zones of entertainment from one spot, or you can add individual controllers for each zone. If you want some relaxing tunes below deck and some upbeat dance tunes to get the party started on deck, while the captain monitors the built-in weather band from the bridge, the Clarion can do it all. Zones can be configured in either standard or multi-zone mode. Standard mode utilizes a single audio source for all of the connected outputs. You have front and rear fading

capability and a fi ed line out can drive another device like a home receiver. In multi-zone mode, you have the ability to choose from multiple sources for each of the four zones. All four zones have independent volume, EQ, gain, and other configurable settings

FEATURES A hidden away “black box” makes the connections to your audio sources, and includes Sirius XM capability, USB connectivity, Pandora, and Blue-

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PREAMP SECTION

CEA-2006A Power per channel (all channels driven, @ 4 ohms

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3.9 Vrms

A Wtd S/N Ratio (ref to 2V/1W @ 4 ohms) Amplified output

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tooth streaming. Everything is controlled by a rugged and watertight IP66-rated LCD controller. In addition to a bright and easy-to-read LCD screen, the CMS4’s controller features large, easy-to-use knobs, customizable colors, and more! Built into the CMS4 is Bluetooth aptX technology, USB, auxiliary and camera inputs, and 12 channels of audio output (left, right, and sub outputs for each of the four zones). The globally compatible tuner includes AM/ FM and Weather Band, which can be a life saver on open water. Compatibility with select iPhones and Android smartphones is built in, and the CMS4 supports audio playback, metadata display, control, and charging for Apple iOS 8.0+ devices with a Lightning connector. Playback of your favorite tunes via a USB drive is as simple as plugging it in, as the Clarion unit will play MP3, WMA, and FLAC file types On the audio side of things, the CMS4 comes with a four-channel, MOSFET-powered amplifie , rated at 18-watts-per-channel into four ohms. The 3.5-volt pre-amp outputs are designed as high-voltage, low-noise sources for driving outboard amplifie s. The front and rear channels have an adjustable high-pass crossover with your choice of all-pass, 60, 80, or 120 Hz settings. The same frequencies are used for the subwoofer’s low-pass fil ers. Additionally, your choice of either 12-dB or 24-dB slopes are available from the LCD controller. Independently adjustable subwoofer-level control is also selectable from the watertight controller. A seven-band EQ is included, and there are 11 available EQ presets, or you can create your own custom curve.

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Pioneer TS-Z65CH Speaker Review Eighty years of experience have helped Pioneer produce industryleading speakers.

ecently, Pioneer launched a new marketing campaign called “Hear More.” The campaign promotes awareness of two new series of speakers: the Z series and the budget-friendly, nextgeneration D series. They were kind enough to send me a pair of the new Z series 6.5-inch components, known as the TS-Z65CHs. The Z series speakers are intended for people who desire high resolution accuracy, great tonal balance, and clarity at any volume. The Z series speakers were designed in Pioneer’s Tohoku facility in Tendo, Japan - the same factory that produces the highly acclaimed Carrozzeria products sold in Japan. Pioneer claims a no-compromise approach to the design and manufacturing of the Z series, gleaning from nearly 80 years of experience. The good news is that it all comes at the very reasonable price of $400 USD.

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FEATURES AND CONSTRUCTION WOOFER The midrange/woofer is built on a stamped steel frame with an oversized 15.2-ounce ferrite motor. The large magnet was chosen specifically o enhance the low frequency output of the driver for more realistic mid-bass. The cone of the midrange is an exclusive combination of Twaron aramid fiber and cellulose in a dual-la er configuration, with a ma ching dustcap. Twaron is a synthetic

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para-aramid fiber that is ery strong, heat resistant and rigid when woven into a cloth material. First introduced commercially in 1987 by a Dutch company, the high-tech material is used in a wide array of applications, from aerospace to automotive, and even body armor. When used as a speaker cone material, the result is a very stiff, yet incredibly lightweight cone that can move a lot of air while retaining excellent high frequency defi110 Watts nition. The surround is formed from butyl rubber and the 85.0 dB SPL meta-aramid spider 50 Hz -22 kHz controls and centers (-3 dB) the two-layer copper voice coil. Grilles 2.6” (65 mm) are also included in the box if needed.

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TWEETER The tweeter used in the TS-Z65CH system is 29-mm in diameter and is formed from an aluminum alloy. It has a unique shape that allows the dome to remain pistonic and linear, even at frequencies well above our hearing range. The unique diaphragm shape was developed using HSDOM (Harmonized Synthetic Diaphragm Optimum Method) computer analysis. Pioneer’s Vertex Drive System is used here, which improves the mechanical coupling of the coil and diaphragm, reducing distortion and improving power handling. The tweeter uses a 6.4-gram neodymium magnet and a swivel housing with several mounting cups included in the box. Thankfully, the leads are pre-attached as well. CROSSOVER The separate crossover networks are typical rectangular plastic enclosures with a semitransparent smoked cover. Inside, I found a -12-dB fil er for the tweeter, with a switch to adjust tweeter levels, and a PTC thermistor to prevent tweeter damage from accidental over-current situations. A -6-dB high-pass fil er handles the output for the woofer. The crossover frequency is 2 kHz. The capacitor is a high-grade Mylar-type, and the inductors are iron core parts. The tweeter level can be adjusted without removing the cover, and the connections can

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also be made with the cover in place. Terminals are gold-plated barrier-strip-type, and clearly marked for proper connection. Okay, enough tech talk. Let’s get on to how they sound.

LISTENING After getting the system mounted in my listening room’s baffles, I set the eeter output to the +3-dB position and connected the wiring. In my listening room, the speakers are positioned about fi e feet apart, and I sit about fi e feet back from them, forming a rough equilateral triangle. Because the Z series are designed for high resolution performance, I brought out some of my more complex and difficult high resolution reco ings (24bit/192kHz) for my evaluations. I began with the superb acoustic guitar in Stanley Myers’ Cavatina. This recording was done inside a mission in San Juan Capistrano, and the acoustic effects captured in the recording are not to be missed. The Pioneer components do an admirable job of realistically reproducing all the detail and resonance of this beautiful recording. Off axis response is smoot as well; a testament to Pioneer’s “Open and Smooth” sound concept.

The next track was My Father's Shoes by Cliff Eberhardt. I li e this track because it has exceptionally wide range of frequencies and a very well-recorded male vocal. The acoustic guitar and tight, dry drum work sound very natural and realistic. Of course, given my optimal setup, the Z series system provides a nicely detailed and extremely well-placed stereo image. This ability to image well speaks to the overall coherency of the system, and I noticed it again on The Manhattan Transfer tune, Birdland, where I could easily place each singer’s location, not only from left to right, but also from front to back. The next track was The Blues Walk by Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. I was really impressed by the amount of mid-bass the woofers produce. The overall warmth and smoothness of the midbass output of this system is about as good as it gets in car audio. As it frequently happens when I get into something uncommonly good, my listening session turned into several hours and encompassed many of my favorite tunes from a wide variety of genres. Through it all, the Pioneer TS-Z65CH components were very articulate and pleasant sounding. These speakers make you want to just keep listening.

CONCLUSION Eighty years in the audio business provides Pioneer with a vast amount of resources and experience to draw from when they go to create something that’s supposed to be really good - and it shows. The TS-Z65CH component speakers are excellent in every measurable way. They are very well made, will fit a wide variety of vehicles, and have been engineered so well that they outperform other brands costing more than double the asking price. Yes, I like them, and so will you. You’ll have to go get your own though, because this set is going in my truck as soon as possible.

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merican muscle has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance lately in the form of some of the most powerful muscle cars ever produced from the factories of the big three that pioneered the U.S. pony wars of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Challengers, Chargers, Mustangs, and Camaros have all come back in a big way, with power numbers around 600 to 700 horses, but these monsters are a different breed from the solid-axled American metal of old. New Camaros are attacking the track and dancing around BMWs in the present, which isn’t a bad thing – muscle just means something different now. What about those old growling iron machines though? Would it be possible to bring a muscle car from the ‘60s up to ’17 snuff, while keeping the spirit of American muscle intact? We weren’t too sure until we stumbled upon Mike Heim’s project that’s been almost 30 years in the making. Heim’s Camaro fi st came to our attention as it smacked me

in the face at 2016’s SEMA Show. As anyone who’s been to SEMA for business knows, the show is an absolute marathon, so if something makes you plant your feet, it’s guaranteed to eventually result in a dropped jaw as well. On the pre-show media day, I cut behind the mammoth outdoor Ford

presence to get around any traffic that may be lingering around, and as I passed by a line of cars, a flas of bright green caught my attention. From inside a crazy low and chopped Camaro shone an engine I had trouble recognizing. At fi st I thought it was a custom LS, but it was too long for that, and after

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counting the exhaust ports on each side of the engine, I realized that with six per side, I was looking at a 12-cylinder. This was my fi st run in with the V12LS. The V12LS is exactly what it sounds like – a V12 engine that’s made from LS engine parts. This particular engine was the prototype for testing and development, and used two LS1 V8s welded together. This 8.5-liter Frankenstein V12 utilizes a custom-designed billet crankshaft and hydraulic roller camshaft, both machined by Clive Cams in Melbourne, Australia, as well as heavy duty valve springs, custom copper head gaskets, and un-ported GM 241 cylinder heads, all fed by a custom single throttle body made by Mike Heim’s shop; Quality Custom Rides (QCR). The total package, with a March Performance pulley system and a custom tune from Evans Tuning, is good for almost 800 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. It’s pretty much the most perfectly unique way to introduce a Camaro from ’67 to the 21st century. Mike Heim picked up the ’67 Camaro as his fi st car in 1987. By 1991, Heim had built the car to a point he liked, sans engine. At QCR HQ, he and his team had tucked and narrowed the front and rear bumpers, chopped the roof by half, and performed a three-inch body drop over its vintage 15-inch Monocoque racing wheels, fi e inches wide up front, 10 in the rear, and enveloped in thick-walled Mickey Thompson radials. Some of the coolest work QCR had done to the car, however, were the doors. The handles have been completely shaved off and filled, so o get in, Heim and his crew made it so you can pull back on the side mirrors to unlatch doors, which now swing out in suicide-style on both sides! Sadly though, that’s how the Camaro sat in the shop, covered up for over 20 years. “I designed the car as you see it in 1991 without the V12LS motor, but did not have the time to build it,” Heim explains. “For years, I just built other people’s vehicles and never got the chance to build my own. I think it is an addiction that there is no cure for. I get great pleasure making customers happy by bringing new ideas to reality and having them get as excited as I do.”

With V12LS’s base of operations in Australia, but one half of the two-brother team living in the States, the market they were aiming for, it only made sense to have an R&D motor in a functioning US-based car. Heim’s Camaro was chosen to be the testbed, and with the offer on the table, the QCR team went into overdrive to build the stagnant car into something to wow the attendees of SEMA. The

body was refreshed with a graphite paintjob, a custom “Antifreeze Green” livery by KRB Graphics, and custom LED lighting. The rear suspension has been upgraded to a custom cantilever system to pair with the Ridetech Shockwave air struts mounted in the trunk for even more low. Interior decorating was handled by Lucky 7 Rod Shop, using suede from the floor o the ceiling and

vinyl of the perforated and nonperforated variety to trim the dash and edges of the seats. A Con2R custom steering wheel and Lokar shift knob are utilized to retain the Camaro’s roots, while Dakota Digital’s HDX digital gauges bring things into the future and display readings fed from the Haltech Elite 2500 ECU. When the V12LS was fi st mounted up in the Camaro it had

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ITBs, all 12 of them, and that’s how it was displayed at SEMA. Since then, the intake has become a single throttle body, which makes the engine look a little less alien and more LS-based, despite the otherworldly green color that takes place on the engine itself, as well as various components. A branching network of pipes snake back from the sides of the engine and work themselves down into the bay and under the car – something that was masterminded by GP Headers with fabrication parts from Stainless Headers MFG. Taking the power from the beastly 12-cylinder and driving it through a custom Inland Empire Driveline aluminum driveshaft to spin the monstrous Mickey Thompsons out back is an ATI T400 transmission, in true hot rod style. Based on a GM three-speed gearbox, the T400 is said to be the strongest of the threes, so it defini ely suits the output of the V12LS, especially when it comes to making a smoke show. “The V12LS produces 600 lb-ft at 2,200 rpm and holds throughout 6,000 rpm,” says Heim, grinning away. “It does awesome burnouts!” Though it’s tons of fun now, and gets showered in love from fans all 70

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over the globe, the build itself was testing. The most challenging thing was following a vision to set the car apart from every other Camaro that had been done before. “Everything about this build was a challenge,” Heim admits. “If I had to pick one thing, it would be that I had to build a car that everyone has seen built in every way imaginable, make it different from anything seen before, plus make it memorable.” Heim lists his team, the guys at V12LS, and his wife as the most important parts of making his dream build of almost 30 years a reality. With the right people behind him, he was able to piece together something that made it to the automotive world stage and stood out from the rest, even at the back of the show. QCR took the spirit of American muscle, then gave it a jetpack and a facelift, and we absolutely love it.

ESSENTIALS 1967 Chevrolet Camaro OWNER > Mike Heim LOCATION > Landisville, PA BUILT BY > Quality Custom Rides ENGINE > V12LS 8.5L prototype long-block V12 HORSEPOWER > 796 hp TORQUE > 600 lb-ft

ENGINE V12LS 8.5L custom long-block V12 engine swap + Quality Custom Rides custom (welded prototype 241 LS heads, single throttle body) + DeWitts custom radiator + March Performance pulley system + Restomod Air AC system + Haltech Elite 2500 ECU + Evans Tuning custom tune

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GP Headers custom header + Stainless Header MFG (header fabrication parts, custom mufflers) + Quality Custom Rides custom (exhaust tips, exhaust mounts)

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ATI T400 transmission + Inland Empire Driveline custom aluminum driveshaft

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Monocoque racing wheels – 15x5 (f), 15x10 (r) + Mickey Thompson tires – 26x7 R15 (f), 28x12

R15 (r) + Wilwood brakes – 4-piston calipers (f/r), 11-inch drilled/slotted rotors (f), 12-inch drilled/slotted rotors (r), braided lines, master cylinder

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Ridetech Shockwave air suspension + Custom rear cantilever suspension + 3-inch body drop

EXTERIOR Quality Custom Rides (tucked & narrowed bumpers (f/r), chopped roof, LED taillights, custom side mirror door handles, wheel tubs, Graphite paintjob) + Turner’s Glass custom cut glass + KRB Graphics custom “Antifreeze Green” graphics

INTERIOR Lucky 7 Rod Shop custom upholstery (suede, vinyl, perforated vinyl) + Lokar shift knob (anodized by Annoworkz) + Con2R custom steering wheel + Dakota Digital HDX gauges + Ron Francis Wiring custom wiring harnesses

SPONSORS Annoworks, ATI Performance Products, Colours, Con2R, Dakota Digital, DeWitts, Diversified Machine Inc., The Eastwood Company, Fragola Performance Company, Ron Francis Wiring, GP Headers Inc., Haltech, KRB Graphics, Lokar, Lucky 7 Rod Shop, March Performance, Performance Distributors, PPG Industries, Randy’s Worldwide, Restomod Air, Stainless Headers MFG, Tanks Inc., Tuff Stuff, Turner’s Glass, Wilwood Brakes

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he newest Mustang platform is great. So great, in fact, that it’s making waves across the industry. Not since the introduction of the FR-S/BRZ/ GT86 chassis has a sporty RWD platform made so much noise among enthusiasts. The combination of tastefully aggressive styling, a vastly improved interior, a proven engine, and independent rear suspension have dovetailed into a platform seemingly leagues ahead of its predecessors, and Mike Lee of Touge Factory is ready to take advantage of the S550 Mustang’s potential. For those who don’t already know, Touge Factory is a shop and distributor located in Wheeling, Illinois. Established in 2002, Touge Factory was at the forefront of

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mainstream drifting in the United States, and became renowned as a premier drift shop. TF-Works has since matured into an all-round car shop which distributes high-end motorsports-related performance parts on a worldwide scale. Being pioneers in the industry, the guys at Touge Factory have certainly not forgotten their roots, and they saw the new Mustang GT as an opportunity to blend their timetested knowledge with new-age engineering. “We wanted to showcase this chassis to the import owners who are looking for something new,” Lee tells us. “Many of our clients are now at that stage in life where they do not have the time to build a 15+ year old car, or deal with the issues involved with maintaining one. We wanted to see if the new Mustang could fill that oid in the RWD platform where you can buy it, throw on few bolt-ons, and have a reliable daily and/or weekend track car. So far, it has proven to be just that.” With a ProCharger Stage 2 supercharger kit, Modular Motorsports Racing billet oil pump gear and crank gear, and cooling goodies from Mishimoto and KoyoRad temaing up to make 645 wheel-horsepower and 515 lb-ft of torque, maybe calling it “a few bolt-ons” is a stretch, but Lee is absolutely right - a few bolt-ons are all you need to turn the S550

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Mustang GT into a potent roadwarrior. Praise for the platform is high among the Touge Factory team, which says a lot coming from a group that has typically been associated with JDM imports for the better part of the last two decades. Lee even goes so far as to say that if the S550 wore a Nissan badge, it could be the “Silvia S16.” That’s quite a bold claim. Is USDM the new JDM? “Right off the sh wroom floo , new Mustangs are competitive and come well-equipped, especially with the performance package,” says Lee, continuing the praise of the platform. “It has good styling, and a terrific p wertrain. Anyone looking into a well-rounded RWD platform should consider the Mustang.” For import enthusiasts who aren’t quite sold by the OEM specs on the ‘Stang, the Touge Factory Mustang GT may be able to persuade you, and not just because it looks great with the Steeda front bumper and GT350 wing. The goal behind the build was to use import tuner styling cues to improve the domestic market offerings with a good balance of style and performance. We can see the Japanese influence i the wheel choices. Depending on the day, or the event type, you’ll find the T -Works Mustang GT sitting low on either Rays Gram Lights 57Xtremes, or Advan GTs, both measuring in at 19x10.5 and wrapped in Toyo R888R tires. Bringing the chassis closer to the ground is a set of ReinHarte threeway coilovers, as well as almost everything in Steeda’s Mustang suspension catalogue, such as rear toe links, rear camber arms, spherical bushings for the rear 74

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ANYONE LOOKING INTO A WELL ROUNDED RWD PLATFORM SHOULD CONSIDER THE MUSTANG. ESSENTIALS 2016 Ford Mustang GT OWNER > Mike Lee LOCATION > Wheeling, IL BUILT BY > Touge Factory ENGINE > Ford Coyote 5.0L V8 HORSEPOWER > 645 whp TORQUE > 515 lb-ft

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ProCharger stage 2 supercharger kit + Modular Motorsports Racing (billet oil pump gear, crank gear) + Injector Dynamics 1000cc injectors + JMS fuel pump booster + Mishimoto (aluminum radiator, air oil separator) + UPR Products oil catch can + KoyoRad oil cooler

EXHAUST Kooks long tube headers + Borla S-type exhaust

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Kaaz 1.5-way LSD + McLeod RST twin-plate clutch w/ aluminum flywheel + Energy Suspension shifter bushing + Whiteline transmission mount bushing

WHEELS/TIRES Rays Gram Lights 57Xtreme wheels – 19x10.5 +30 (f), 19x10.5 +43 (r) + Advan GT wheels – 19x10.5 +15 (f), 19x10.5 +25 (r) + Toyo R888R tires – 295/30/19 (f/r) (Gram Lights) / 275/35/19 (f/r) (Advans)

LCAs, billet vertical links, an alignment kit, and bushings. As you can see, this GT isn’t just for straight-line speed, although we’re sure it’s great for that too considering its ample power supply. If you know the Touge Factory guys, you know they put this car through its paces. “The great thing about the Mustang is that you can pack up and go to a track, even within a moments notice. There is no need to hook up your trailer or worry about packing up all of your heavy tools,” quips Lee. “It’s a car that you can pull track duties with, and yet have fun driving it to and from work every day.” Despite being overhauled in most areas, the Touge Factory S550 is never quite done. “Our shop cars tend to keep evolving,” says Lee. “Whether it be the styling or performance, we like to keep improving the car as much as we can.” With decades of expertise behind them, we’re sure the guys at the shop have a plethora of plans for the car, and we’re excited to see how this project develops over time. Keep on trailblazing, guys!

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ReinHarte 3-way coilovers + Steeda (rear toe links, rear camber arms, rear lower control arm spherical bearings, Mustang IRS subframe bushing support, IRS alignment kit, billet vertical links, race diff bushings)

EXTERIOR Steeda front bumper + GT350 rear trunk wing

INTERIOR AutoMeter Spek-Pro gauges

SPONSORS ProCharger, Injector Dynamics, Mishimoto, Kaaz USA, AutoMeter

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DUB Show Tour: Los Angeles

Los Angeles Convention Center

Los Angeles, CA

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Elite Tuner: Arizona

Peoria Sports Complex

Peoria, AZ

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Hot Import Nights: Tucson

TBD

Tucson, AZ

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Dec 3

NorthWest Toy Run 2017

Pacific aceways

Kent, WA

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Dec 9

Winterfest '17: A Florida Winter

Florida State Fairgrounds

Orient Park, FL

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Hot Import Nights: Australia

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Sydney, AUS

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Import Face-Off: San An onio

San Antonio Raceway

Marion, TX

importfaceoff.net

Dubfest Car Show

Irwindale Event Center

Irwindale, CA

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Hot Import Nights: Honolulu

Blaisdell Exhibition Center

Honolulu, HI

hotimportnights.com

Jan 9-12

CES

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Las Vegas, NV

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Jan 12-14

Tokyo Auto Salon

Makuhari Messe

Mihama-ku, Chiba. JP

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Jan 13-28

North American International Auto Show

Cobo Center

Detroit, MI

naias.com

Jan 13

Daily Drivers Inc: Winter WonderSLAMMED

California State University San Marcos

San Marcos, CA

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Jan 14

Tuner Evolution: SoCal

Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim, CA

tuner-evolution.com

Montreal International Auto Show

Palais Des Congres De Montrea

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Jan 20

FCGU Motor Show

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

auto-faction.com

Jan 21

Get Low Auto Show

Boynton Beach Mall

Boynton Beach, FL

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Jan 28

Import Face-Off: ontana

California Speed Way Drag Strip

Fontana, CA

Feb 10

Elite Tuner: Las Vegas Season Opener

Silverton Casino

Las Vegas, NV

elitetuner.net

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Dec 10

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Dec 23

Jan 19-28

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