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CONTENTS TUNING ESSENTIALS // 2016 PERFORMANCE SPECIAL // 4TH EDITION
200+ PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR YOUR CAR! BUYERS GUIDES OIL & LUBE 22 28 BRAKES DRIVELINE 32 36 AERODYNAMICS SUSPENSION 42 50 FORCED INDUCTION ENGINE ESSENTIALS 56 62 EXHAUST INTAKES 68
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ISSUE PREVIEW
THE RATIONALE FOR THIS ISSUE IS TO DIG FAR AND WIDE ACROSS THE INDUSTRY TO SOURCE SOME OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AF TERMARKET PERFORMANCE PARTS FOR YOUR CAR (AND OURS)
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n case the cover of this issue left you with any doubts, what you are holding right now is the special Performance issue of PASMAG, chock full of everything designed to make cars go faster, handle better, and drive harder. The rationale for this issue is to dig far and wide across the industry to source some of the highest quality aftermarket performance parts for your car (and ours). If our cover image of scattered go-fast goodies captured your attention, you’re in for a treat as you get further into this issue. A total of nine Buyer’s Guide sections will showcase over 200 products made with the intention of bolstering your car’s performance to circuitready levels. Everything from aerodynamic
add-ons all the way down to the brakes appear here, not to mention parts for just about every aspect of your engine’s power output. From there, we take an in-depth look at what happens when you apply all of those parts together in harmony, with a close look at Johnny Ngo’s PBJ Lotus – an impressive build fueled by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We also get an up-close look at the Cumminsswapped Miata that took the Internet by storm, and just happens to be relatively local to our headquarters. Of course, no magazine about performance goods would be complete without some technical know-how and DIY enthusiasm, so we go deep with the relatively painless installation of
a Vortech supercharger into our Editor’s Scion FR-S. If you’re looking to do the same, this is a piece worth reading, as it spotlights some helpful advice for would-be installers. We finish up with some more nerding out and dive headlong into the intricacies of synthetic oils, explaining how you can get the most out of your setup with some simple knowledge. If fast cars, proper handling and hard braking are your thing, buckle yourself in, because this issue truly puts the “Performance” in Performance Auto & Sound. Adam Gordon ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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PASMAG (ISSN # 1710-1573) is published 14 times a year by Performance Auto & Sound Inc. 100A-219 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M6K 3J1, Canada SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (1 Year Starter) Canada and USA: $24.99 (2 Year Starter) Canada and USA: $34.99 (3 Year Starter) Canada and USA: $42.99 Toll Free: 1 (888) 564-SUBS [7827] subs@pasmag.com pasmag.com/subscribe GROUP PUBLISHER & CEO Tim Rutledge PUBLISHERS Blake Breslin & Perry Breslin FOUNDER & SR. VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Frank Spezzano
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AMSOIL
European Car Formula Synthetic Motor Oil
Signature Series Ford Mustang Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL
P.I. Performance Improver $12.15 | AMSOIL.com
CASTROL
Edge with Fluid Titanium Technology
$10.35/quart | AMSOIL.com
$11.50/quart | AMSOIL.com
This full-SAPS 0W-40 viscosity for European applications is engineered to deliver maximum protection and performance while improving fuel economy. This version features the same premium synthetic formulation as European Car Formula 5W-40 and is recommended for the same applications. While providing performance and low viscosity, the 0W synthetic oil also offers cold weather benefits
AMSOIL’s Signature Series 5W-50 synthetic motor oil is specially formulated for high-horsepower Ford Mustang engines requiring the Ford WSS-M2C931-C performance specifi ation. This motor oil provides outstanding anti-wear protection and is fortified with a obust additive package to help prevent sludge deposits and keep engines clean. It withstands the stress of horsepower and heat for maximum engine life.
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ENEOS GL-5 75W90 Gear Oil is a high performance gear oil using the latest sulphur-phosphorus technology. This additive technology assures an excellent protection of the gears against metal-to-metal contact under the most severe conditions, even under shock-loads.
Sustina is a revolutionary fullsynthetic motor oil made with innovative technology to provide exceptional sludge protection and long-term, sustained fuel economy. Sustina utilizes JX Nippon Oil & Energy’s own W BASE oil technology to maintain stable oil viscosity over a wide temperature range. This allows Sustina to reduce internal engine drag, improving fuel economy by up to two per cent.
LIQUI MOLY Cera Tec is a high tech oil additive that combats wear in two ways. On the one hand, chemically by smoothing the metallic surfaces in the engine, on the other hand, physically thanks to minute ceramic particles which act as a solid lubricant. They form a protective layer on the metal surface. Cera Tec remains effective even after an oil change.
Anyone dealing with German imports knows how complicated it can be to find an oil with the orrect manufacturer approval. Top Tec 4200 from LIQUI MOLY is a universal oil for all Audi and Volkswagen models, covering a wide range of specs. This makes it the perfect choice for anybody driving cars from the VW family. German oil for German cars.
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Sustina Synthetic Motor Oil
P.I. is a gasoline additive designed to clean combustion chamber, intake valve and port fuel injector deposits. This results in improved fuel mileage at an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7% and reduced emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. P.I. restores power and performance.
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Castrol.com Canada’s number one synthetic motor oil just got even better. Castrol Edge is now boosted with titanium for maximum strength and performance. The Fluid Titanium Technology doubles the film st ength of the previous formula and is three times stronger against viscosity breakdown. This unique technology prevents oil from breaking down and reduces friction for maximum performance, even under extreme conditions.
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Pure Synthetic Oil Stabilizer LucasOil.com Light enough for an import - tough enough for a semi. Use Lucas Pure Synthetic Oil Stabilizer in new equipment that requires synthetic oils or any equipment that needs enhanced performance. It can also be used to protect new and used transmissions, gear boxes and engines. The stabilizer reduces friction for increased power and MPG, whatever your vehicle may be.
RED LINE OIL D4 ATF
$11.95/quart | RedLineOil.com D4 ATF’s balanced frictional characteristics provide smooth and consistent shifts for extended drain intervals. The superior stability allows high-temperature operation without varnishing valves and clutches, which leads to transmission failure. D4 ATF is designed to offer improved thermal stability, maintain viscosity levels and feature lower volatility while providing the required frictional characteristics of each fluid's OEMstyle replacement.
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Lucas Synthetic High Performance Motor Oils are excellent products that provide the consistent viscosity needed for precision ET racing. Blended with an exclusive additive package that includes lubricity and anti-seize agents that control drag like a zero weight oil and protect metal like a heavy multi-viscosity oil. They are excellent for normal highway usage.
This 100% synthetic racing motor oil is based on ESTER Core technology, developed for a wide range of racing and sport cars. The 300V motorsport line improves performance of the latest generation engines along with high protection against wear, oil pressure drop and oxidation due to high temperature.
Motul’s MotylGear is a Technosynthese lubricant for a better resistance at high temperature and longer life time. All mechanical transmissions, synchronized or not synchronized gearboxes, gearbox/ differential, transfer gearbox and hypoid differentials without limited slip systems can benefit f om the use of MotylGear.
RED LINE OIL
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ROYAL PURPLE
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Synthetic High Performance Motor Oils
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid DCTF is blended with ester base stocks for shear stability, extended drain intervals and more consistent viscosity in variable temperatures. Utilizing high quality ingredients helps to provide better thermal stability, oxidation resistance and improved wear protection. Ideal for use in many of the latest six-, sevenand eight-speed transmissions found in modern passenger cars.
300V High RPM 0W20 Motor Oil
0W20 High Performance Motor Oil
Red Line Oil now offers its fully synthetic ester formula for the latest sports and light passenger cars. Red Line’s 0W20 provides excellent wear protection and friction reduction across a wide range of operating conditions and helps maximize the performance of your vehicle by having a high natural viscosity index that provides thicker oil film in b arings and cams.
MOTUL
MotylGear 75W90 Motul.com
HPS 5W-20
$10.38 | RoyalPurpleConsumer.com Royal Purple HPS is fortified wit a high level of zinc / phosphorus anti-wear additive and Royal Purple's proprietary Synerlec additive technology to maximize performance and meet the demands of high performance/modified engines
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INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW KAPPA PERFECT COMPONENT SYSTEMS
DEFINING THE STANDARD FOR COMPONENT SPEAKERS. AGAIN. What happens when leading audio engineers with world-class resources develop uncompromising component speaker systems without cost constraints? Audio perfection. Introducing Kappa Perfect, Infinity’s flagship line of super-accurate, super-high performance speakers. Kappa Perfect component speakers deliver high power handling, high SPL capability, and unparalleled response. They also feature high-end industrial design and available three-way configuration. With just the flick of a switch, you can transform a 2-way system into a 3-way system by adding the Kappa Perfect midrange speaker. Any audio company can aspire to perfection. But only one with Infinity’s engineering, manufacturing and testing resources can achieve it.
© 2016 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Infinity is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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$13.79 | RoyalPurple.com Royal Purple's Max-Boost is a highperformance fuel treatment that increases gasoline octane, reduces emissions, and enhances engine performance while stabilizing fuel. Max-Boost is formulated with MMT, which delivers the best octane enhancement to help eliminate engine damaging detonation, preignition and pinging or knocking from low octane gasoline.
TORCO
SR-1 & SR-1R Synthetic Motor Oils $ 1 2 . 5 0 to $ 1 4 . 5 0 / L | To rc o U S A . c o m SR-1 and SR-1R are a selective cross blend of highly-advanced, 100% synthetic base oils and proprietary additives aimed at power, efficie y and engine protection. The performance of both SR-1 and SR-1R is not compromised by standardized additive technology or by competitor price point. Instead, it is a purposebuilt specialty formula designed to exceed the demands of high performance sports cars.
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The Gulf engine oil portfolio for passenger cars running on gasoline, diesel, hybrid or flex-fuel, is headed by the Gulf Formula family of high performance, synthetic oils. These have been recently redeveloped to meet the latest specifi ations and carry many approvals from top-ofthe-line manufacturers.
TBO Premium Break-in Oil is a blend of hydro-processed petroleum based stocks that clean and prepare new surfaces. Since an engine’s first s art up is critical to its life expectancy, TBO utilizes specially selected additives in order to protect vital performance and racing engine parts from the very beginning.
VALVOLINE
VALVOLINE
VALVOLINE
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Valvoline’s High Performance Gear Oil is a thermally stable, extremepressure gear lubricant that withstands severe temperatures and shock loading while providing excellent anti-wear, anti-scuffin rust and corrosion protection.
With superior sludge and varnish protection, SynPower helps reduce engine wear at high temperatures with improved viscosity stability and durable anti-wear additives that stay in the oil longer. For quick start up, ultimate protection and improved engine efficie y, SynPower is designed to protect your engine better, longer. Available in 0W20, 5W20, 5W30, 5W40, 10W30 and 20W50.
The number one selling racing motor oil, VR1 has high zinc properties to provide race-level protection for any vehicle. Additional friction modifier help deliver maximum horsepower, while the enhanced anti-foam system protects the engine during extreme stress. Available in SAE 30, 40, 50 and 60, as well as 10W30 and 20W50. Compatible with gasoline or alcohol fuels.
XPR Synthetic Racing Motor Oil RoyalPurple.com Royal Purple XPR (Extreme Performance Racing) oils are recommended for use in various racing applications, and are popular in a variety of motorsports, from NASCAR to rallycross road racing. XPR offers great wear protection, is compatible with conventional mineral and synthetic oils and resists displacement, dilution and emulsion caused by alcohol, methanol and nitrous fuels and additives.
High Performance Gear Oil
Competition Synthetic Oil
SynPower Motor Oils
TBO Premium Break-in Oil
VR1 Racing Oil
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AGENCY POWER
BREMBO
BREMBO
From $50 | Agency-Power.com
Brembo.com
Brembo.com
Agency Power now carries a wide variety of steel braided brake lines for most applications. Rubber hoses tend to flex, causing a loss in firmness an reaction, so Agency Power’s steel braided lines are designed to give an authoritative response and more control. All kits are assembled for a quick and easy install and include fi tings, hoses, and all necessary hardware. Sold in front or rear pairs.
Brembo is a global leader in the production of braking equipment. Their GT Brake Systems include a pair of calipers, ventilated rotors, pads, metalbraided brake lines and mounting hardware. Full fi ting instructions are available for the majority of applications.
Available for several vehicle applications, these brake discs are the same size as the original equipment parts, and have been specifi ally designed for total compatibility with standard calipers, wheels and other components. With a hat in aluminum alloy, the floating disc system reduces unspring mass for improved handling and thermal stress. Available in drilled or slotted versions.
DBA USA
EBC BRAKES
ENDLESS
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Perfect for street use on high horsepower imports, European sports cars, and muscle cars. EBC Redstuff brake pads reduce rotor wear and emit up to 80% less dust than OEM pads. These pads also have a higher heat range than OEM pads and a strong resistance to brake fade.
The Racing Mono 6 has been created using several thousand tons of pressurized forging. Four years in the making and after extensive testing in race conditions, Endless has fina ly produced this caliper to achieve their extremely high rigidity and lightness standards. Available for various applications including, but not limited to: R35 GT-R, Skyline, 350z, 370z, Infiniti G35 and G 7.
HAWK PERFORMANCE
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Steel Braided Brake Lines
DBA 42466S 4000 Series T3 Slotted Brake Rotors for 2010-2013 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec $218.18 |DBAUSA.com DBA’s 4000 Series are a heavy duty performance rotor designed specifi ally for a spirited street or track driver. With many features unique to DBA such as Kangaroo Paw ventilation, TSP heat treating, thermographic paint markings and CBN precision surfacing, while being available in T3 slotted or XS drilled and slotted designs, you wont find a otor that run cooler than DBA.
ENDLESS
MX72 Compound Pads E n dl e s s U S A . c o m Every material has been carefully chosen for the MX72 pads in order to produce minimal noise and dust while producing high friction at lower temperatures. The MX72 improves upon the ever-popular CC-X compound. Braking stability is improved at higher temperatures, and yet the MX72 actually decreases rotor wear.
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Redstuff Low Dust Brake Pads
HPS 5.0 High Performance Street Brake Pads From $65 | HawkPerformance.com Hawk’s premium HPS 5.0 pads give your vehicle the greatest stopping power and pedal feel without compromising ABS. A Ferro-Carbon compound, HPS 5.0 combines the safety and quality of aerospace design with the braking technology of motorsports. The results are shorter stopping distances, improved performance under heavy braking conditions and overall enhanced driving experience.
Turismo Line Brake Discs
Racing Mono 6 Brake Kit
Sector 27 Rotor and Brade Pad Kits From $130 | HawkPerformance.com Dramatically improve stopping distance without upgrading to expensive specialty calipers. Hawk’s Sector 27 rotor & brake pad kits offer vehicle-specific matched pad and rotor bundles that save time and money. Available as complete front or rear axle packages in a number of customizable options, the combo kits include a pair of Sector 27 rotors and a set of HPS, HPS 5.0, LTS or PC compound brake pads.
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NEO MOTORSPORT
$2,975 | HPAMotorsports.com
From $2,488 | NEO-Motorsport.com
Developed in partnership with Baer Brakes, HPA’s lightweight 6-piston front brake kits come with 14inch floating rotors and feature a low profi e design to fit undern ath most OEM wheels. The 4-piston 13-inch rears feature an integrated parking brake and are perfectly balanced for performance and style. Available for MK4, MK5, MK6 and Mk7 VW / Audi applications in a choice of colors.
The new NEO Motorsport F403 Enduro caliper, intended specifi ally for endurance races, is the firs caliper designed by NEO with a 24-hour event in mind. This caliper is offering individuals and teams a product which embodies the most innovative concepts applied in the fie d of four-wheel competition that pushes products to the most extreme of conditions.
R1 CONCEPTS
R1 CONCEPTS
$409.99 | R1Concepts.com
$1,775 | R1Concepts.com
R1 R-Series 2-piece rotors provide the ultimate stopping power using your standard calipers with O.E. specifi ations, so no modifi ations are required. Manufactured with High Carbon, the R1 R-Series offers increased braking performance and strength. Directional vanes for improved cooling prevent warping. Features an aluminum hat for lighter weight and replaceable rotor ring for lower cost replacement.
Provides superior performance, equipped with everything that you need to complete the installation process. The larger rotors increase heat capacity, which enables the driver to brake harder without increasing the chance of fade. Stiffer forged calipers and stainless steel lines create a heightened level of responsiveness. Available in many color options for calipers and rotor hats.
VELOX MOTORSPORTS
WILWOOD DISC BRAKES
Big Brake Kits for VW/Audi
R1 R-Series 2-Piece Brake Rotors
FR-S/BRZ/GT86 Brake Cooling Kit $429.95 | Velox-Motorsports.com A well thought out and executed brake cooling kit which installs in an OEM type format with an emphasis on shortest route possible, maximizing cooling and increasing the brakes’ abilities. At the knuckle, the stainless backing plate and wellformed carbon duct direct cool air into the center of the rotor to maximize cooling benefits A slim fender duct keeps this unit out of the way with short hoses.
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R1 Forged Series Big Brake Kit
Dynalite and DynaPro 6 Front Brake Kits for 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata $699.99 |Wilwood.com Wilwood’s Dynalite kit features four piston calipers with 12.19-inch ULHP plain face or SRP drilled and slotted rotors. The DynaPro 6 12.88-inch kit sports six-piston calipers with GT slotted or SRP rotors. Either option is available with black or red calipers and BP-10 compound metallic-composite SmartPads. Both kits deliver high-torque stopping power, optimized cooling and superior styling for the street.
R1 CONCEPTS
R1 Premier Series High Carbon Brake Rotors $199.99 | R1Concepts.com R1 Premier Series High Carbon rotors provide the stopping power needed for demanding driving and harsh conditions. Manufactured with High Carbon, offering increased braking performance and strength. A center-split core casting provides greater stability and Geomet finish p ovides superior corrosion protection. Fine-turned for increased contact between the brake pad and the rotor for fast break-in.
UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE X BREMBO Superlight Carbon Certamic Big Brake Upgrade for Tesla Model S and Model X $8,995 | UnpluggedPerformance.com Unplugged Performance has released an industry leading high-performance carbon ceramic brake kit for all current Tesla Models. Braking performance is dramatically improved while dramatic weight reduction helps acceleration, cornering and battery range. The ultimate brakes for the discerning Tesla owner.
WILWOOD Flexline Kits
F r o m $ 2 7. 7 2 | W i l l w o o d . c o m Wilwood’s stainless steel braided Flexline kits are manufactured to high quality standards and are available in various -3 styles. These premium grade Flexline kits have been designed for applicationspecific kits They are available as an optional item when ordering disc brake kits and include all required fi tings.
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Performance Clutch Kit $299.95 |BullyClutch.com The folks at Bully Performance Clutch take great pride in their craftsmanship. That is why they individually assemble each clutch kit with high quality researched components and test the fina product before packaging.
CLUTCH MASTERS
Slave Cylinder Hydraulic Release Bearing for 02M/02Q transmissions $399 | ClutchMasters.com Clutch Masters’ new aluminum internal slave cylinder for the VW / Audi 6-speed 02M/02Q transmissions replaces the OEM spring-loaded bearing with a piston-driven bearing. The bearing includes a ported bleeder block, speed bleeder, and a steel-braided clutch line connecting to the master cylinder. Direct bolt-on, no modifi ations needed.
CLUTCH MASTERS
Centerforce.com
$39 | ClutchMasters.com
The race-inspired Centerforce DFX clutch is aimed at performance applications that demand high torque-holding capacity without totally sacrificin drivability, the DFX Clutch is engineered with a paddle-style clutch disc. The DFX also features Centerforce’s patented centrifugal weight system and ball-bearing actuated diaphragm for smooth engagement and increased clamp load.
Hyundai Genesis owners will be pleased to hear that the experts at Clutch Masters have engineered a steel braided clutch line specifically for manual transmission applications. Promising durability, response and ease of installation, these clutch lines are sure to fit the needs of any Genesis tuner and driver.
COMPETITION CLUTCH
COMPETITION CLUTCH
DFX Clutch Kits for Nissan/Infiniti VG & VQ Engines
Platinum Series Clutch for FR-S/BRZ/86 $999 |86Speed.com The new Platinum Series clutch from Competition Clutch will hold the power and keep the drivability. The clutch features twin 240mm full-faced discs, available in either organic or segmented ceramic, used in conjunction with a performance lightweight aluminum pressure plate, providing additional friction area for engagement.
SL-05095 Steel Braided Clutch Line for Hyundai Genesis
Single Mass Flywheels for Infiniti G35/ G37 & Nissan 350Z/370Z From $369 | CompetitionClutch.com Competition Clutch’s Single Mass Flywheels (SMF) for the Infiniti/Nis an G35/350Z and G37/370Z provide high quality alternatives for customers needing to replace the factory dual-mass flywheels. Manufactured from modular iron with a steel ring gear, they have been engineered to decrease noise, vibration and harshness. SMFs can be resurfaced for long term durability.
CUSCO
DKM
EXEDY
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$999.99 | DKMClutch.EU
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In Cusco’s RS LSD, the activation pressure is applied to the same direction of the initial torque with the utilization of a coil spring. A low initial torque setting enables a smooth turn, even while the LSD is not activated. The RS springs sit inside the pressure rings, which helps engage the rear lock. Springs can be added or subtracted for personal customization.
DKM offers a twin disc clutch kit, including flywheel for late model Volkswagens. This new assembly provides factory-like pedal feel and is able to hold 600 lb-ft of torque to the wheels by utilizing sprung organic discs. This assembly offers low noise, no chatter and smooth engagement. All clutch kits are provided with a pilot bearing, throw-out bearing and alignment tool.
With the Exedy app you will be able to search and browse Exedy’s massive product line-up of OEM replacement clutches, performance clutches and transmission parts. This app will help you find th clutch you need as well as provide answers for some frequently asked questions. The app is currently available for iPhone 5s, 6, 6s, 6 plus, and 6s plus, and is coming to Android devices soon.
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Hyper Single VF E x e dy U S A . c o m The Hyper Single VF features comfortable drivability with more heat durability and better heat dissipation via an integration of organic and metal friction surfaces. Developed for people who are pursuing both the comfort of driving on the street, the durability under aggressive driving and abusive clutch conditions. The Hyper Single VF is the optimum clutch choice for matching practicality with performance.
MCLEOD
Aluminum Flywheels for LS and Ford Modular/Coyote Platforms From $429 | McLeodRacing.com McLeod aluminum flywheels are ideal for numerous applications including supercharged or turbocharged engines. These flywheels hold higher horsepower engines and combinations that achieve rapid RPM levels. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum for domestic applications.
SPEC CLUTCHES AND FLYWHEELS
Super Twin Billet Large Diameter Multidisc $1,099 | SpecClutch.com SPEC billet Super Twin extreme capacity assemblies are for street, drag, road course and drift. The SPEC Super Twin has set a new standard offering near-stock drivability, tremendous life expectancy and a bolt-in installation with maintenance free operation.
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FIDANZA PERFORMANCE
FIDANZA PERFORMANCE
$2,306.75 | Fidanza.com
$546.12 | Fidanza.com
This Fidanza Performance twin disc clutch and flywheel kit is offered in two performance levels. The first is the V1 option that wi l handle 800 lb-ft of torque. The second option is the V2 that handles 1,000 lb-ft of torque. Both performance levels are offered in a 6 and 8-bolt crank option.
This Fidanza Performance lightweight flywheel for the Subaru WRX STI weighs in at 11 pounds. This flywheel also features military grade aerospace fasteners, a 1050 heat treated steel replaceable friction plate and a Rockwell hardened ring gear. Fidanza's lightweight flywheels increase throttle response, reduce rotational mass and are manufactured in the USA.
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SPEC CLUTCHES AND FLYWHEELS
Twin Disc Clutch and Flywheel Kit for 1996-2010 4.6L Ford Mustang
Aluminum Flywheel for Nissan VQ37 From $385 | McLeodRacing.com CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, McLeod’s flywheels provide the strength and durability necessary to maintain an efficient dr eline. Ideal for high-RPM all motor or turbo setups, the flywheels feature replaceable friction surface, 1045 steel hardened ring gear, helicoiled threads and built-in crankshaft trigger.
TOMEI
Technical Trax Advance HA Prokit LSD for Nissan 350Z/G35 $ 1 , 5 1 2 . 9 5 | To m e i U S A . c o m Tomei has combined a final ear set with this LSD for more improved handling and quicker throttle reaction. The characteristics of the vehicle are drastically changed with the installation of this kit. Overall, the car will be highly responsive and comply with the driver's every instruction. The kit includes the Tomei Trax 2-way LSD with a 3.9 final ear kit.
Aluminum Flywheel for 2002-2014 2.5L WRX STI and 2002-2005 2.0L WRX STI
Single Disc Clutch and Flywheel Assemblies From $799 | SpecClutch.com SPEC offers non-ratcheting clutch and billet flywheel sets to replace vague, non-serviceable ratcheting/dual mass flywheels in some late model applications. These OE units are less reliable and rob power, response and feel from performance engines. SPEC also now offers high-inertia flywheel options for low noise.
VELOX MOTORSPORTS
FR-S/BRZ/GT86 Billet Clutch Fork $179.95 | Velox-Motorsports.com Increase strength and longevity of the clutch fork by using this machined 4140 clutch fork for the FR-S, BRZ, and GT86. The ZN6/ZC6 chassis has a weak clutch fork that tends to break or bend when used with heavier pressure plates. This fork fi es those issues and can be used with extremely heavily sprung pressure plates without yielding or bending.
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Hood Struts for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ $89 | 86Speed.com These hood shocks are a must for every 86 owner. Have you ever had the wind catch your hood and blow back and almost break the windshield? Not good. They are also just super cool - these will lift the hood half way and stay there, making them great for shows as well.
APR PERFORMANCE Formula GT3 Mirrors APRPerformance.com APR Performance Formula GT3 mirrors are reinforced with layers of carbon fiber or weight reduction and added strength. Using CNC-machined billet aluminum mounting bases designed to factory specifi ations, these mirrors promise an easy installation and clean finish Available for several Japanese car applications.
2008-2014 Lexus IS-F AF-1 Front Add-On Spoiler $699.00 | AeroFunction.com This front add-on spoiler for the 2008-2014 Lexus IS-F is made up of a strong and lightweight fibe -reinforced polymer which contains woven strands of carbon fibe , providing a balance between optimal flexibility, durability and weight savings. Backed by a 3-year limited Aero Function manufacturer’s warranty.
APR PERFORMANCE
WRX STI Carbon Fiber Splitter, Canards & GTC-330 Spoiler APRPerformance.com
AERO FUNCTION
2006-2008 Audi A4/S4 AF-1 Hood $799.00 | AeroFunction.com This vented hood for the 2006-2008 Audi A4/S4 is made up of a strong, lightweight combination of milled and cross-woven fibers The result is a stylish and aggressive hood with excellent flexibility and durability. Backed by a 3-year limited Aero Function manufacturer’s warranty.
JUN X BULLETPROOF AUTOMOTIVE
Aero Mirror Set for R35 GT-R and FR-S/ BRZ/86
The carbon fiber f ont splitter, canards and rear spoiler from APR Performance are the perfect answers to aerodynamically tuning your 2015 Subaru WRX STI. All made from durable pre-preg carbon fibe , these aero pieces reduce lift, promote downforce, increase handling and can help you shave precious seconds off our lap times.
$695 | BulletproofAutomotive.com
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Originating out of Markham, Ontario, Canada, the Newtype Performance group specializes in building custom aero components that are track proven and tested in extreme conditions. Their products are made out of alumilite and engineered to perform. Custom front splitters are their most popular product.
Increase downforce with Password:JDM's dry carbon fiber urney flap that conforms to your factory rear spoiler. Available for Honda Civic and Prelude, Acura Integra Type R, Subaru WRX/STi, Mitsubishi Evo X, and MazdaSpeed 3
Developed by RE-Amemiya specifi ally for the FD3S RX-7, this spoiler has been engineered to use the airflow across the roof line to increase downforce to the rear of the car, all while maintaining absolute stability. 5-way adjustable downforce spoiler, available in either FRP or wet carbon fibe .
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Dry Carbon Fiber Gurney Flap
Debuting at TAS 2016, JUN released their newest collaboration with famed GT racing mirror company Craftsquare. In addition to the standard carbon fibe mirror housings that Craftsquare is famous for, the JUN x Bulletproof Automotive Craftsquare mirrors feature carbon fiber ase mounts for that extra weight savings and bling factor.
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These wet carbon fiber anards by Ready Go Next compliment any car and increase downforce and front end stability. These hand-crafted pieces of art from Japan are of extremely high quality. Shown bolted to a Mazda RX-7 FD3S.
These CTA (Circuit Time Attack) reverse ducts in wet carbon/FRP work very well to keep under hood temperatures as low as possible. Hand made in Japan, these ducts will go with any car looking for an inexpensive solution to lower temps, or if you just want that killer aggressive look.
Rieger steps up to the plate for MK7 GTI owners looking to add some aggressive functional looks to their rides with their newest front splitter. Made out of ABS plastic, this high durability splitter will handle just about anything you – or the road – will throw at it.
SEIBON CARBON
SEIBON CARBON
STREET FACTION
$880.00 | SeibonCarbon.com
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Designed by a team with exquisite craftsmanship with over 15 years of experience working with carbon. Seibon Carbon’s carefully hand-crafted Mitsubishi Lancer EVO CSL-style carbon fiber trunk id is boldly constructed with a consistent weave pattern. Carefully crafted to allow exceptional carbon/resin ratio, creating high superior stiffness that a so leads to extra strength. This performance-oriented product helps shed unnecessary weight without sacrificing s yle.
Seibon Carbon is proud to offer its CW-style hood for the Subaru Impreza WRX/STI. The CW hood combines performance and aesthetics to form a component that is lightweight, durable and downright stunning. The hood’s design features dual side, multiple heat release vents and a hood scoop to ensure superior performance and cooling.
Street Faction’s chassis-mount wings are customizable and available for many popular platforms. The wings are professionally TIG-welded for aesthetics and strength and mounted to the car by way of Street Faction’s bash bar. The built-in X-brace is designed to increase lateral and torsional strength. The wing is also able to be swung back to provide access to the trunk.
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Circuit Time Attack Canard – Wet Carbon
Seibon CSL-Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid for 2003-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
RX-7 FD3S G-Face Front Fender Diffuser Type GT – Wet Carbon $656.50 | Glow-jp.Onlinestores.jp Wet carbon fiber G- ace front fender diffu ers from TCP Magic will add an aggressive and functional look to any RX-7 FD3S when installed behind the front wheels on the front fenders. The perfect blend of form and function.
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CW-Style Carbon Fiber Hood for 2015+ Subaru WRX/STI
DBA-R35 Front Diffuser for R35 GT-R $2,150 | BulletproofAutomotive.com Well known for their full front bumpers for the Nissan GT-R, Top Secret has released a stand alone front diffu er for the OEM Nissan front bumper for 2013-2016 GT-Rs. This front splitter features integrated brake cooling ducts for optimal performance on road or track.
Front Splitter for MK7 VW GTI
Chassis-Mount Wing
F r o m $ 1 ,1 5 0 | S t r e e t F a c t i o n . M y S h o p i f y. c o m
Magnum Opus Cooling Bonnet (Hood), Carbon $3,195 | BulletproofAutomotive.com Unveiled at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Varis Magnum Opus cooling bonnet/hood features large ducts to quickly evacuate excess heat, as well as add a dramatic, more aggressive look to the RC-F. Available in both a half-carbon fiber ersion, as well as a full VSDC (Varis Semi-Dry Carbon), extralightweight option.
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VELOX MOTORSPORTS
VELOX MOTORSPORTS
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Velox is adding another part to their line-up that adds front end downforce without necessitating the need to move the splitter further forward. Constructed of genuine dry carbon. They wanted something that no one else had made yet, something effective, and something a bit sexy.
This item has been tested on track as well as refine through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to provide a signifi ant reduction in lift while reducing drag. CNC laser cut from 5052 aluminum sheet metal, and then precision bent using CNC press brakes means each part comes out consistent. Designed, analyzed, and manufactured in the United States using United States machines and materials.
Decrease lift and drag dramatically on your WRX/ STI with a simple bolt on diffu er. By using CFD to aid in the design stage, the team at Velox were able to extract more performance out of their initial design, as well as prove that the unit will function in the real world.
FR-S/BRZ/GT86 Front Splitter Endplates
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VOLTEX
Voltex Type 7 GT Wing (Swan Neck) From $2,250 | EvasiveMotorsports.com Voltex is world reknown for their aero design and fabrication. Their latest version GT Wing is hand crafted from carbon fiber and uti izes “swan neck� mounts. Inspired by recent designs from Le Mans Prototype race cars, these wings are designed to maximize downforce while keeping air flow stable underneath the wing foil.
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From $120 | DMAX-CS.com
Strictly designed for professional competition (Rally, Gymkhana, Tarmac, Dirt Trial), this standard coilover suspension features a large piston valve mono-tube shock absorber tailored to take the abuse. The 36-way rebound + 24-way low speed + 24-way high speed compression adjustment makes this an ideal kit for world class professionals.
D1Spec power arms from D-Max are drift-ready and, as you may be able to guess from their name, they live up to the tight standards of D1 drift tech inspection. Just bolt up and abuse as needed.
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D2 RACING
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$2,650 | D2Racing.com
From $1,300 | D2Racing.com
Straight from one of Japan’s most respected aftermarket names, the D-Max coilovers are ready to lock and load for the most hardcore drifting abuse you can throw at them.
D2 Racing Air Struts allow for adjustment through both the lower mount and inflatable air bag portion. Each air shock features a 36-way damping adjustable internal shock design for fine tuning o ride quality and response. Now available in over 100 applications and optional packages with VERA digital management.
The RS-series suspension kit is D2’s most popular coilover. Featuring a 36-way damping and rebound adjustable monotube design, RS Series coilovers are perfect for the modified st eet car that also sees occasional track days. This coilover has separate height and preload adjustments allowing for optimal suspension tuning while maintaining strut travel at all times. Available in over 300 applications.
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GReddy Performance Coilovers by KW Suspension combine the best from around world for your Japanese import vehicle. Designed for the optimum balance of traction, comfort, and adjustability for American roads and tracks, these groundbreaking systems incorporate years of Japanese tuning knowledge with highest-quality German innovation and construction standards.
A coilover air cup kit is a happy medium between actual air ride and static coilovers. In fact, it takes the benefits f om both and for the most part leaves behind the negatives associated with each. Air cups do not sacrifi e performance and coilover air cups have the capability of instant height adjustment when you need it.
The ISC coilover sleeves or covers (patent pending) help protect your coilovers during harsh winter months. Made of 3mm neoprene these shock sleeves shed water, and eliminate sand/dirt/ salt and debris from damaging your threaded shock body and corroding your springs, as well as protecting your seals. Sold as pairs in either 300mm or 370mm lengths.
DR Series Coilover Kit for BMW F80, F82, F83 $1,500 | BCRacing-na.com BC Racing's new proprietary digressive piston design offers increased damping force at low piston velocities while maintaining a linear damper feel at higher piston velocities. The biggest advantages of increased lowspeed damping force to be in terms of what the driver "feels," i.e. roll, pitch, and quick weight transitions seen in chicanes and on Auto-X courses.
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Kontrol Pro Coilovers are the perfect choice to increase the look and handling of your car. Featuring 36 levels of damping adjustment, ride height adjustable lower mounts for retaining maximum suspension travel, patented pillowball design to combat noise when turning, electroplated shock bodies, and monotube design for e˛ cient heat dissipation. Backed by an industry leading 18-month warranty.
The KW suspensions Variant 3 o˜ ers a huge adjustment range in both rebound and compression. In addition to a continuous lowering amount, separate adjustment of rebound and compression damping is possible. The Variant 3’s unique KW compression valve sits at the bottom of the shock housing and allows you to adjust the low speed range of the compression damping with twelve clicks.
The 3-way Clubsport coilovers give the BMW M2 an uncompromised track attitude thanks to the adjustable top mounts and motorsport-derived 3-way independently adjustable dampers. The KW racing technology allows for separate low-speed and high-speed compression adjustment and adjustable rebound damping allowing you to transform BMW’s soon to be cult-classic into the ultimate track weapon.
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Password:JDM strut bars are designed to strengthen the chassis by joining the two shock towers together along with a third chassis reinforcement. Individually TIG welded for added strength, performance, rigidity, and quality control. Say 'NO!' to shock tower flex with the strongest, best looking strut bars and braces on the market. Available in black, red, white and gunmetal.
Made of lightweight aerospace AL7075, these are made to withstand the harshest environments. Features an innovative spherical bearing system which allows proper angular misalignment during suspension movement without binding up causing fatigue and premature failure like poly or rubber bushings, and bronze bushing are used to minimize shock deflection.
This kit is constructed from billet SS303 rod end connectors and AL6061-T6 material for dependable rigidity, not bent extruded aluminum and welded pieces of sheet stock that could flex when pushed to its limits. You can also adjust the tension of each brace so that you can dial-in your suspension and the feel of your car through the corners. Conceived, designed and manufactured in the USA.
RACELAND
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$699 | Raceland.com
$181.06 | SPCPerformance.com
The new Raceland adjustable damping coilover kit gives Ford owners another aspect of adjustability and control over their suspension, to further enhance the driving experience and vehicle feedback. Over 18 months of testing has gone into the development of the Raceland adjustable damping shocks and components to ensure a wide range of adjustment, performance, and longevity.
Factory camber adjustment on the rear of the BMW 1 & 3 Series is limited and often not enough. Use SPC's adjustable rear arm to get an additional 3-degrees of camber on E90, E91, E92, & E93 as well as E82 & E88 models. SPC's link adjusts camber to minimize tire wear, optimize handling, or get ready for the track. SPC's xAxis ball joint and a bonded rubber bushing will maintain factory ride quality.
Kontrol Pro Coilovers
5-Point Front Strut Tower Bar for 20082015 Evolution X
BMW 1-Series Coilovers $399 | Raceland.com The Raceland BMW E82 coilovers give you the option of lowering your E82 1 to 3 inches below the stock height with the use of adjustable CNCmachined locking perches and included spanner wrenches. By lowering the ride height of your 1-Series E82, it gives you the ability to perfect your stance and lower the center of gravity of your car.
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Ultimate Rear Lower Control Arms for 1988-2000 Civic and 1990-2001 Integra
Primo Adjustable Damping Coilovers for 2005+ Ford Mustang
3-Way Clubsport Coilovers for BMW M2
Ultimate Strut Tower Brace for 2013+ FR-S/BRZ/86
BMW 1 and 3-Series Adjustable Rear Camber Arm
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SPOON SPORTS Rigid Collar
$220 | SpoonUSA.com Spoon Sports Rigid Collar is a US and international patented system that inserts into the subframe mounting holes to fi l the gap around the bolts to provide a tighter fi . The collars prevent the subframe from moving and shifting under load which reduces wobble of the steering wheel and suspension over uneven pavement. As a result, suspension feel is sharpened and chassis rigidity is increased.
Suspension Bushing Set for S2000, EG/ EK Civic, DC2 Integra $595 | SpoonUSA.com Over time, factory bushings can crack, warp, or leak. Bushing replacement transforms suspension feel and corrects geometry of warped bushings. The Spoon bushing set is a direct replacement of the factory bushing and increases the hardness from 65 to 85 for less flex but still offering compliance for a comfortable ride.
ST SUSPENSIONS
ST X and ST XTA for Honda S2000 ST- S u s p e n s i o n s . n et ST Suspensions, a brand of KW Automotive GmbH, has two coilover kits available: the ST X and ST XTA with adjustable top mounts and high-performance dampers. Both coilovers allow a maximum lowering of 55 mm within the approved range of the part certifi ate. ST coilovers are manufactured in Germany
TEIN
TEIN
$ 5 5 0 | Te i n . c o m
$ 5 5 0 | Te i n . c o m
Street Advance Z coilovers offer both ride height and damping force adjustment to give you the best ride and handling quality for various road conditions, all at a very affordable price. Tested for each vehicle application, select optimal spring rates and shock valving offer the high performance handling you expect.
The new Street Basis Z coilovers are now offered at an affordable price. Adjustable ride height and custom tuned for each application for optimum comfort and performance for the 2003-2008 Nissan 350Z, 2003-2007 Infiniti G35 oupe and 2003-2006 Infiniti G35 edan.
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TRUHART
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$ 5 3 0 | Te i n . c o m
$ 1 , 5 0 0 | Tr u h a rt. c o m
$ 5 9 0 | Tr u h a rt. c o m
Street Basis Z, one of Tein’s most popular kits are individually tested for each application with optimum spring rates and damper valving to provide the best ride comfort and handling. Suitable for 2003-2005 Honda Civic Si and 2001-2005 Honda Civic.
AirPlus air struts offer an unparalleled value for an entry level air strut option with an industry leading two-year warranty. All applications include adjustable lower mounts and aluminum top mounts or camber plates on applicable applications. Now available in over 50 applications and optional VERA digital management packages.
A streetable coilover system with camber plates/ aluminum top mounts and adjustable lower mounts allow for up to 4 inches of drop without sacrificin shock travel. Now available in over 50 applications for Honda/Acura, Nissan/Infiniti Lexus, Subaru, Toyota, BMW, Mazda, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi.
TANABE
Tanabe Sustec Pro Comfort-R F ro m $ 9 9 0 | Ta n a b e - U S A . c o m The new Sustec Pro CR coilovers are brand new coilovers designed to provide the maximum amount of comfort with a balance of performance and height adjustability. With advanced dampers produced by KYB, the Sustec Pro CR aims to deliver a smooth ride quality without sacrificing st ength or handling.
Street Basis Z for Honda Civic
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Street Basis Z for Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35
StreetPlus Coilovers
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$579.95 | Velox-Motorsports.com
$94.90 | WhitelineUS.com
Adjust rear camber easily with the lightest LCA units on the market. Weighing in at 2 lbs and 10 oz, these are nearly a pound lighter per side than OEM. CNC crafted from 7075-T6 aluminum for superior strength to weight on a design dictated through extensive FEA, bench, and real world testing. Perfect for street and track cars alike.
Whiteline’s W53518 front LCA bushings replace commonly worn OEM bushings at the lower inner rear position. They signifi antly increase handling and braking performance by eliminating excess slop from worn and spongy rubber bushings. Formulated from a lifetime warrantied synthetic elastomer with alloy housing that makes installation quick and easy.
7075-T6 Lightweight Lower Control Arms for FR-S/BRZ/GT86 and 2015+ WRX
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WHITELINE
KLC167A Front Sway Bar- Link Assembly $132.80 | WhitelineUS.com Not many enthusiasts are aware that OE and more importantly aftermarket sway bar effectiveness can be hindered by worn or inadequate mounts, drop links and lateral stoppers. Whiteline adjustable sway bar links are engineered to be up to the task with top spec, lightweight components combined with a window of adjustability, eliminating sway bar preload on installation but most importantly ensuring the maximum output of the sway bar for improved grip and better handling.
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Infiniti G37 Twin Turbocharger System $10,499| AAMCompetition.com The AAM Competition Infiniti G 7 twin turbocharger system is the new standard for what you should expect for a G37 twin turbocharger kit. A powerful, OEM-style fitment turbocha ger system that utilizes 2 BorgWarner EFR 6758 turbochargers and 3-inch downpipes in a show quality finish
BORGWARNER
Airwerks SX-E Series Super Core Assemblies B o r g W a r n e r B o o s t e d. c o m The Airwerks SX-E product line has been designed to create more performance options in motorsports in regards to size and functionality. The S200SX-E and S300SX-E feature forged milled compressor wheels, pre-machined speed sensor and boost port and extended tip technology. The S200SX-E will be available in 52 mm or 57 mm compressor inducer sizes, while the S300SX-E will come in 61.4 mm to 69 mm.
EDELBROCK
E-Force Supercharger System for 20122015 FR-S, BRZ, GT86 $5,399.87 | Edelbrock.com The Edelbrock E-Force system for the FA20/4U-GSE engine features a high flow inlet confi uration that results in a shorter, less restrictive intake path for improved performance in the mid-range, eliminating any torque dip for a smooth power band. It also features a high flow intake box with fi ter (2x more air flow) and a compact design that bolt-on right out of the box.
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AVO TURBOWORLD
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$ 1 , 8 1 8 | AVOTu r b owo r l d . c o m
In 2008, shortly after the worldwide release of the 2.0 TSI engine, Volkswagen of America commissioned APR to build the Stage III GT Turbocharger System for their SEMA concept cars. Today, APR offers a stage III turbo kit that bumps the 2.0 TSI’s power to 423 horsepower and 387 ft-lbs of torque on pump gas.
The AVO 380S ball-bearing turbo has been optimized specifi ally to work with 2.0-liter EJ20 and 2.5-liter EJ25 motors. Part of the Edge Series family, this S-type is a dual duty race and street turbo, designed for a blend of high response and devastating power. It delivers great bang for your buck thanks to an enormous research and development program.
BORGWARNER
DOC RACE
APR 2.0T EA888 Gen 1 Stage III GTX Turbocharger System
7064 EFR Turbo
Fro m $ 2 , 0 22 . 2 6 | Tre a d sto n e P e rfo r m a n c e . c o m BorgWarner's 7064 EFR turbo is an excellent turbocharger for drift, road racing and street applications. The 7064 delivers incredibly fast spool and response on stock and heavily modified engines The 70mm OD compressor has a 52.2mm inducer and at 56lb/min max flow. There is potential for 560hp. Capable of 45+ psi.
GARRETT
GTX4594R Turbocharger Tu r b o B y G a r rett. c o m Garrett’s GTX4594R features a forged, fullymachined compressor wheel with next generation aerodynamics and a dual ceramic ball bearing. The turbo is oil and water cooled, has a non-wastegated turbine housing (turbine housing with T4 or diesel turbine flange optional), the turbine wheel is cast from inconel material for extreme conditions and the ported shroud compressor housing increases surge resistance. Turbine housing not included.
380 Ball Bearing Turbocharger for 08-13 WRX
BMW 335i N54 Top Mount Single Turbo Kit From $5,995 | DOCRace.com Choose from your choice of turbo, from a 6266 up to a 6870 with horsepower ratings from 800 hp up to 1,100 hp. Includes a T4 twin scroll manifold. Boost is regulated by a pair of Tial MVS wastegates which are mounted down low and out of the way of heat, and the downpipe is made of 3-inch stainless tubing.
GREDDY
TD06SH-20G Tuner Twin-Turbo Kit for Nissan 370Z $ 9 , 5 2 0 | G R e d d y. c o m Easily add an extra 175 hp to a 370Z with the GReddy Intercooled-Twin Turbo TD06SH-20G Tuner Turbo Kit. Tuner Turbo kits come standard with high quality components: twin TD06SH-20G turbocharger, heavy duty cast turbo manifolds, Type-T external wastegates, Airinx intake system, x-large Type-29 R-Spec intercooler, smooth flowing aluminum piping, and a large capacity cast aluminum oil pan.
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From $3800 | HKSUSA.com
The T518Z Tuner Turbo kit is designed to enhance the overall performance for daily drivers and weekend racers. A GReddy dyno test showed a 93.5 whp and 68.7 lb-ft increase at 7 PSI on a stock 2013 FR-S with factory injectors, fuel pump, a GReddy-tuned EcuTek ECU, and a GReddy Evo3 70mm exhaust (not included). Includes a top-mounted actuator turbo, equal-length 4-1 SUS-header exhaust manifold, SUS down-pipe and cat delete, free-flow Airinx AY-SB intake, short-routing intercooler piping, Type-40E front-mounted intercooler and necessary accessories and hardware.
The HKS V3 Supercharger kit is an easy way to bolton the power that the FR-S and BRZ should have come with! Easily make over 250 whp on pump gas or over 320 whp on E85. Choose the optional Flash Editor and skip the hassle of getting your car tuned on a dyno!
KRAFTWERKS
PRECISION TURBO
PRL MOTORSPORTS
Fro m $ 3 , 6 9 9 . 9 9 | P re c i s i o n Tu r b o . n et
From $4,494.99 | PRLMotorsports.com
Featuring an all new 76mm inducer GEN2 CEA (Competition Engineered Aerodynamics) CNCmachined, 2618-forged aluminum compressor and new 85mm exducer CEA turbine wheel, this turbo offers unparalleled performance, great efficie y at higher pressure ratios, and massive power gains over older designs. Rated for 1,350 horsepower.
These bolt-on turbo kits with billet end-tank intercoolers require no cutting/modifying of the vehicle. Designed with a straight forward install in mind, PRL prides themselves on easy installation, component quality, efficie y, and OEM stealth appearance. Choosing from a large selection of Garrett and Precision T3 turbos gives the ultimate diversity for your power goals.
TIAL SPORT
TOMIOKA RACING
TiALSport.com
$ 2 ,1 5 0 | To m i o ka R a c i n g . c o m
The largest unit in the TiAL lineup. This massive 60mm wastegate will control boost with dead on accuracy in the most demanding situations. The V60 is a favorite in the drag racing and road racing industries, from the burnout box to the finishing ine at Circuit de la Sarthe.
This turbo kit features a fast and easy bolt on V-band and utilizes genuine Garrett ball bearing technology with turbo size equivalent to a GTX28. The turbo comes standard with billet compressor wheel and wastegate actuator. This turbo kit can power your 2013+ ST to 400 whp.
T518Z Tuner Turbo Kit for 2013+ FR-S and BRZ
06-09 Honda S2000 Supercharger System w/ FlashPro – Black Edition $5,295.00 | KraftwerksUSA.com The 2006-2009 S2000 supercharger system provides instant throttle response and a progressive power curve that increases all the way to redline without the typical spiking or surging associated with turbochargers. Its unique, more useable power curve results in reduced cylinder pressures, less strain on engine components, and increased reliability.
ROUSH PERFORMANCE
2015-2016 Ford Mustang Supercharger – Phase 1 From $6,895 | RoushPerformance.com ROUSH and Ford Racing have teamed up to develop this industry-leading calibrated supercharger system. Boosting performance to a staggering 670 horsepower/545 ft-lbs of torque for the all-new 2015-2016 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8, the ROUSH and Ford Racing 2.3L Phase 1 calibrated supercharger kit is part of the TVS (Twin Vortices Series).
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V3 Supercharger Kit for FR-S/BRZ/86
Gen 2 PT7685 CEA Turbocharger
V60 Wastegate
ISR (FORMERLY ISIS) PERFORMANCE
EVO 8/9 Bolt-on Turbo Upgrade for Genesis Coupe 2.0T $1,200 | ISRPerformance.com ISR (Formerly ISIS) performance EVO 8/9 bolton turbo kit is designed to use the factory Mitsubishi Evolution 8/9 turbo, or a bolt-on upgraded turbo for the Evo 8/9 capable of 400hp-500hp+ with supporting mods, as a direct bolt-on for the Genesis Coupe 2.0T.
2006-2015 Honda Civic Turbo Kits
Ford Focus ST Turbo Kit
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Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S/Toyota 86 TD0520G Billet Wheel Turbo Kit $ 3 , 0 0 0 | To m i o ka R a c i n g . c o m Tomioka Racing turbocharger kit is an all-in-one solution to increase power for Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S and Toyota 86. The kit comes with TD05-20G billet wheel turbocharger and billet waste-gate actuator. During dyno tuning, the kit shows over 65% improvement in peak power and substantial power and torque gain in all RPM range.
TURBOKITS.COM
First Gen Kia Forte Turbo Kit $ 3 , 2 9 5 | Tu r b o K i ts . c o m Bolt on 100+ HP with the TurboKits.com turbo kit for the Kia Forte. Fits all 2010 to 2013 Kia Forte models. Get that performance boost you are looking for with an out of the box solution. Installs in your driveway and matches well with their 2.5-inch and 3-inch exhausts.
TURBOKITS.COM
2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6 Single Turbo Kit $ 5 , 8 9 5 | Tu r b o K i ts . c o m Do you have a 3.8L Hyundai Genesis and desire gobs of gut-wrenching power? TurboKits.com is proud to release a beautifully crafted bolt-on “horsepower in a box” turbo system aimed at enthusiasts looking to maximize the performance, sound, and thrill of driving a 500 hp street car.
TURBOSMART
IWG75 Twin Port for Nissan GTR R35 - 7 PSI $ 5 7 7. 4 9 | T u r b o s m a r t D i r e c t . c o m The new twin port IWG-75 internal wastegate actuators are the latest addition to Turbosmart’s range of performance parts for the R35. The kit includes two twin port IWGs for the R35’s two turbos, as well as a custom designed bracket and rod, meaning all the benefits of superior bo st control are available without any custom fabrication or special tools.
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CrystalVision ultra upgrade headlights To learn more, visit: www.philips.com/automotive
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VORTECH
VORTECH
$4,299.99 | GetUnitronic.com
From $5,222.99 | VortechSuperchargers.com
From $6,010.99 | VortechSuperchargers.com
Unitronic’s Stage 2+ Turbocharger Upgrade Kit for the 2.0T Gen3 MQB engine is the perfect balance of performance and OEM-like reliability and drivability; boasting a staggering output of 381 hp / 377 lb-ft of torque. This complete turn-key, bolt-on performance package consists of Unitronic’s performance software and hardware components: Stage 2+ performance software, genuine IHI turbocharger, carbon fiber in ake, intercooler upgrade and 3-inch stainless steel down-pipe.
Complete, fully calibrated supercharging system for the 2015 5.0L Mustang GT, featuring the V-3 Si centrifugal supercharger with air-to-air charge cooler. The complete system will boost your stock 2015 GT to 630 hp and 483 lb-ft torque with 7.5-8.5 PSI from the V-3 supercharger at the factory redline.
Complete Vortech supercharger system includes a calibration upgrade and all necessary fuel components to boost your FR-S / BRZ to 294hp and 210 lb-ft torque with 9 psi at the factory redline. Includes a replacement MAP sensor and Ecutek programmer to re-flash the ECU with a safe, custom Vortech calibration for 91-octane fuel.
Stage 2+ Turbocharger Upgrade Kit for 2.0 TSI Gen3 MQB
2015-2016 5.0L Mustang Supercharger System
2013-2016 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ Supercharger Kit
WAGNER TUNING
MK7R Intercooler Upgrade Wa g n e r-Tu n i n g . c o m Pressure drop numbers over stock and the amount of cool air provided by the MK7R kit from Wagner Tuning is outstanding. The fit and finish of the un , along with the quality of its craftsmanship, make it perfect for the new Golf R.
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$799.99 | GoAPR.com
$399.99 | GoAPR.com
APR's ECU upgrades are one of the best horsepower-per-dollar modifications for the new 2.0T engine. The Stage I ECU upgrade is designed to work without requiring other changes to the vehicle's hardware. With the ECU upgrade alone, figures of 379 lb-ft of torque and 354 horsepower with 93 AKI octane fuel were measured - an additional 98 lb-ft of torque and 74 horsepower.
The ultimate oil catch can system for MQB platform 1.8T/2.0T engines. The catch can system is designed to prevent excessive crankcase oil vapors from entering the intake system while the engine is under boost. In doing so, this helps reduce oil pooling in the intercooler hoses, carbon buildup on intake valves, and a decrease in octane caused by oil vapors.
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BRIAN CROWER
CANTON
Fro m $ 9 9 5 | AW E-Tu n i n g . c o m
$6,531.95 | RunBC.com
Accusump.com / CantonRacingProducts.com
Available as full ColdFront packages, or individually as the ColdFront Heat Exchanger, these systems are guaranteed to lower your coolant and intake air temperatures significantly. Available for 3.0T B8/B8.5 Audi S4 and S5, as well as BMW F8X M3 and M4.
Brian Crower’s 96-mm stroke option for the Toyota 2JZGTE/GE engine delivers more horsepower and torque for quicker turbo spool up rates and added displacement up to 3.5L. Featuring the new BC LightWeight design profiling that removes an additional 13 pounds from the standard crank without sacrificing strength or reliability. The kit includes custom CP or JE pistons made to any desired bore and compression ratio.
The Accusump oil accumulator is a must-have for a performance car. The Accusump can prevent engine damage from oil pressure loss. Besides damage prevention, it also features the versatility to be used in any car or application.
CHASE BAYS
CHASE BAYS
CP-CARRILLO PISTONS
From $999.99 | ChaseBays.com
From $849.99 | ChaseBays.com
$ 2 0 7. 5 0 | C P - C a r r i l l o . c o m
American-made Chase Bays engine wiring harnesses are not mass-produced. Each harness is hand-made one at a time, as specified by the customer. You can have a harness made ready for just about any popular 2JZ swap, from Nissan S13 to the Infiniti G35. A full swap list is available at ChaseBays.com.
There are an endless amount of swappable engine components between the 20+ GM LS engines, which means an increasing amount of 'Frankenstein' LS builds. This, of course, means a mix and match of electrical components. To solve this, Chase Bays provides the option to pick each individual sensor variant for your GM LS | Vortec V8 Engine and cater the engine harness to your setup.
BMW N20 2.0L Pistons feature standard 84mm bore and a 10:1 compression ratio. New forging design, a stock dish type and included low friction PVD coated rings allow for an e° cient burn. Ready for +1mm valves and deeper than stock valve pockets for aftermarket cams.
Infinity ECU for Nissan SR20DET & RB26DETT Engines AEMElectronics.com The Infinity ECU is now available for 1994-96 SR20DET and 1989-03 RB26DETT Nissan engines. The SR20DET validated application has 180 evenly spaced crank teeth and a four-tooth unevenly spaced cam profile, while the RB26DETT application has 180 and a six, respectively. Infinity Plug & Play adapter harnesses allow users to install the Infinity-6 or Infinity-8h ECU using the factory engine wiring harness.
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2JZGTE/GE Stroker Kit
Engine Harness – GM LS
Oil Catch Can System
Accusump Oil Accumulator
BMW N20 Pistons
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Supplying fuel is key to achieving power consistently and safely. The FuelBAR by Custom Performance Engineering is milled from a solid block of 6061 aluminum and engineered to optimize fuel delivery. The kit can be optioned to interface with OEM components or with generic fi tings for upgraded/ return fuel systems. This system adds port fueling to your direct injected car, giving it both direct and port fuel.
A revolutionary plug & play kit from DEFI, the new CAN driver gives the user the ability to install premium, high precision Advance-series gauges without the hassle of having to install individual sensors. By using the DEFI OBDII harness, you are able to obtain engine temperatures, pressures, and engine speed (on certain vehicles) from the ECU directly to the CAN Driver and Advance gauges.
HKS
INNOVATE MOTORSPORTS
FuelBAR Fuel Rail for BMW N54
EV6-IR Boost Controller $650 | HKSUSA.com
Boost Controller and Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge (SCG-1)
DEFI
Advance CAN Driver & BF 80mm Tachometer $ 4 1 2 | Te i n . c o m Defi dvance-series CAN Driver & BF 80mm tachometer package is perfect for vehicles without a factory tachometer (also capable of linking pressure and/or temperature gauges). By simply plugging into the OBDII port to get real-time engine data, you can now have highly functional and attractive DEFI gauges with this plug-and-play kit.
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LS Swap Mounts for Nissan 240sx S13/S14
$419 | InnovateMotorsports.com
$350 | ISRPerformance.com
The SCG-1 combines a standalone electronic boost controller with Innovate's digital air/fuel ratio technology in a single gauge! It’s easily programmable and protects your engine if it runs lean.
ISR Performance S13/14 LS mounts are designed as a complete universal S13/14 mount kit, no need to buy both conversion and motor mounts to fit our LS swap in your S-chassis. Just mount the base to your block and bracket to your sub frame, line it up and drop it in.
JUN MACHINE SHOP
JUN MACHINE SHOP
JUN MACHINE SHOP
$1,332.96 | JunAuto.co.jp
$1,614.43 | JunAuto.co.jp
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JUN’s connecting rods for the FA20 adopt the I-beam form in the pursuit of lightweight strength. The rod cap and bearing inserts are high strength, preventing any warping or pulling due to inertia and weight of the pistons.
This piston kit was designed by JUN and was made by Capricorn in Germany. The R-series piston kit will be able to install easily in tandem with stock cylinders without machining, because the bore diameter is the same as the stock piston. Made from forged aluminum, these pistons can take a beating, improving compression and durability.
Designed by JUN and made by Capricorn in Germany, the R-series piston kit for the R35 GT-R’s VR38DETT is JUN’s forged aluminum solution for those seeking to build for more power. This high-end piston boasts reliability and performance well into high power numbers for the mighty VR engine.
The EVC6-IR is the latest from HKS in advanced boost control. The 2.4-inch LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through menus. Advanced boost control features include map correction, boost warning and 3-mode offset, which can correct for boost set value versus actual boost pressure.
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Piston Kit R-Series FA20 for BRZ/FRS/GT86
Piston Kit R-Series for VR38DETT/Nissan GT-R R35
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$415 | Mishimoto.com
From $899.99 | Rywire.com
$800 |Speed-Buster.com
This Mishimoto intercooler pipe kit unlocks some quick and easy horsepower for the 2014+ Focus ST, with just an hour installation. Plus, it looks a heck of a lot better than factory piping! Up to 7 whp and 8 lb-ft of torque gains are achievable in no time. This kit is backed by Mishimoto’s lifetime warranty.
This K-series engine harness offers Mil-Spec Teflon coated wire, using standard factory wire colors with a maximum heat rating of 200-degrees celsius. Customizable by the customer to be ready for a K-series swap with almost any pre-2002 Honda platform, from Civic to CRX to Accord, as well as the Integra and RSX platforms.
SPEED-BUSTER GmbH offers a plug-in tuning module for European turbo and diesel cars. The safe alternative to an engine remap. Increase total power output by up to 30%. Enjoy improved power, economy, and drivability! Made in Germany.
TOMEI
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VELOX MOTORSPORTS
$ 4 4 0 | To m e i U S A . c o m
$899 | EnjukuRacing.com
$359.95 | Velox-Motorsports.com
Available in a range of specifi ations, the all new 'VALC' profi e VR38DETT camshafts are the latest high performance camshafts from TOMEI USA. The drop-in PONCAM version offers hassle-free performance gains with pre-set valve timing that integrates seamlessly with the factory valvetrain. The higher lift PROCAM version is designed for even higher spec/power VR38DETT builds with upgraded internals/valvetrain.
These wiring harnesses are built using new wire, new OEM terminals, and new OEM connector housings. Designed for use with the JDM ECU (High impedance injectors, MAP and IAT sensor, no MAF wiring). The only used connectors on the harness are the plugs that connect to the body harness, taken from original core harnesses.
Ensure the intake system remains oil free with the Velox air oil separator. Oil in the system reduces octane, which can lead to detonation, reduction in power, and carbon buildup. Four separate 5-micron coalescent fi ters, one on each inlet and outlet, baffling, and stainless mesh offer unprecedented air fi tration.
WAGNER TUNING
WAGNER TUNING
XCESSIVE MANUFACTURING
$ 3 , 9 9 0 | Wa g n e r-Tu n i n g . c o m
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This competition intercooler has a larger core size providing a 76 percent larger frontal area and 94 percent more volume compared to the original intercooler. The Wagner Tuning team has increased the intercooler core size and efficie y, as well as improved the end tank design to remove any OEM bottlenecks. The intercooler kit also includes a carbon air shroud and new silicone hoses.
Steel motor mount brackets for 1J and 2J swaps are designed to put that Toyota motor in to your S14 with as little hassle as possible, and work with both standard JZ blocks and VVTi. CNC cut from 1/4-inch steel plate, formed, gusseted and plated, these engine brackets will handle all the punishment you can throw at them.
2014+ Ford Focus ST Intercooler Pipe Kit
VR38DETT ‘VALC’ Profile Camshafts
8V EVO 3 Competition Intercooler Kit for Audi RS3 $ 1 , 5 9 0 | Wa g n e r-Tu n i n g . c o m This high performance intercooler offers 84 percent larger cooling surface area and 101 percent more charge air volume compared to the original intercooler. The end tanks of the intercooler are made of cast aluminum and have been optimized under flow analyzes in the CAD system. The result is excellent cooling properties with minimum back pressure, making this kit the right choice for racing.
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Chiptuning Box
FR-S/BRZ/GT86 Air Oil Separator
S14 to JZ Motor Mount Brackets
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$699 | 86Speed.com
Fro m $ 9 9 5 | AW E-Tu n i n g . c o m
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The JDL header for the 86 platform consists of a stainless steel unequal length NA header made from 16-gauge US stainless steel. CNC-machined head flanges allow for smooth transition and leak-free fitting. Features a low angle merge collector and O2 sensor provision for both sensors. Compatible with OEM over-pipe.
All the sophistication of the W205 C450 AMG and C400, now with more rumble. The C450 AMG Exhaust Suite leverages experience gained through decades of upgrading sport sedans. The power from the C450 AMG is impressive, now with an exhaust option to match. Available in Track Edition and Touring Edition spec. Max gains of 7 hp and 13 lb-ft of torque to the crank.
Borla stainless steel S-type rear section exhaust systems have proven why Borla has led the aftermarket industry for over 30 years. Borla has an exalted heritage, from the C5.R Le Mans-winning Corvettes to privateers like KTEC, Ratt-Miller, Lingenfelter, and Lou Gigliotti, who have enhanced Borla’s knowledge of both the vehicle dynamics and the power plant engineering.
BORLA
CORSA PERFORMANCE
CORSA PERFORMANCE
Borla.com
CorsaPerformance.com
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Borla cat-back and rear section exhaust systems feature patented straight-through and multicore technology to unleash hidden horsepower. Increased exhaust velocity adds power, driving excitement, fuel economy, and the distinctive Borla sound of power respected by motoring enthusiasts everywhere.
BMW M6 owners can enhance their driving experience with a Corsa exhaust system designed to increase e˙ ciency, horsepower and torque. Reflective sound cancellation technology combines a robust acceleration note and growl at idle, with flow by 22.9 drone-free cruising. Improves air fl percent and weighs about 6 kg less. Available with polished stainless or high-gloss black tips.
Designed to boost engine output, horsepower and torque, Corsa Performance's cat-back exhaust system for the MK7 Golf improves airflow while reducing restrictions with a straight-through design and a generous air path that work together to maximize performance, all with no drone thanks to reflective sound cancellation technology. Available with either polished stainless steel or black tips.
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DC SPORTS
GREDDY
DCSports.com
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$ 8 7 5 | G R e d d y. c o m
DC Sports exhaust systems are dyno-tuned and tested to outperform all comparable systems on the market. The single-canister, dual tip system features a large, transverse-mounted polished oval canister with dual straight-cut, four-inch tips with rolled DC Sports logos. Available for several Honda applications.
DC Sports 4-2-1 one-piece header systems deliver incredible low-to-mid-range power gains, while improving ground clearance and reducing weight by eliminating the middle flanges. The 4-2-1 one-piece headers are much lighter than stock systems and are on average two pounds lighter than standard two-piece systems. Available in 100% 304 polished stainless steel (including flanges), or milled steel with ceramic coating.
The EVOlution GT for the FR-S / BRZ features dual angled Evo mu˛ ers for a stylish and aggressive layout. Large 76mm (3-inch) piping is carefully routed through a large resonator in the mid-pipe and around the rear di˝ erential to a centralized Y-section for more even flow. The system is finished o˝ with high polished piping and GReddy’s classic Evo 115mm laser engraved GReddy tip.
JDL UEL Header for FR-S/BRZ/86
2000-2009 S2000 Cat-Back Exhaust
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Dual Rear Exit Axle-Back Exhaust System for 2012-15 BMW M6
Race Headers
Civic 2012-2015 Rear Section Exhaust S-Type
Cat-back Exhaust System for VW MK7 Golf
EVOlution GT Exhaust
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$ 5 ,4 9 5 | G R e d d y. c o m
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$1,295 | HPAMotorsports.com
This version comes with a huge dual 80mm (3.15inch) to 94mm (3.7-inch) Y-pipe. The construction is made up of carefully hand-built 94mm piping and is painstakingly inch-welded for excellent fitmen and flow. Revised larger 125mm quad staggered tips complete each 94mm R35 GReddy Supreme Ti system.
For the FR-S / BRZ, a great sounding exhaust is critical. The HKS Hi-Power Spec L exhaust for the FR-S/BRZ is a lightweight stainless system that weighs less than half of the stock system. The higher output exhaust system also features carbonwrapped exhaust tips to give the look of exceptional craftsmanship.
Unleash the power of your VW 2.0T with HPA’s stainless steel cat-back exhausts: the ultimate in free-flowing performance with an OEM-like exotic note. Optimized flow with 3-inch stainless steel mandrel-bent tubing and integrated mechanical bypass valve to release back pressure under wide open throttle, reducing EGTs for maximum ignition.
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Supreme Ti Exhaust (94mm)
Exhaust for 2016 Honda Civic Si $ 1 ,1 1 9 . 9 9 | M a g n af l ow. c o m
Equal Length Header w/ Upper Pipe for FR-S/BRZ/86
VW Cat-back Exhausts
Unequal Length Header w/ Upper Pipe $710 | MXP-Performance.com
Magnaflow is one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of performance exhaust systems for both domestic and imported vehicles. It only makes sense then that they should flex their muscle on a new system for the completely redesigned 2016 Honda Civic with its new 1.5 liter turbocharged engine; a first or a US-bound Honda.
$710 | MXP-Performance.com Full SUS304 stainless steel constructed equal runner length and 4-1 merge collector. This header is a complete bolt-on unit which includes upper pipe (over pipe), gaskets, and hardware. Thick flanges throughout prevent warping and possible leakage. Backed by a 3-year warranty.
Full SUS304 stainless steel constructed header with unequal runner length and 4-1 merge collector. The unequal length design creates a deep burble/grumble engine note. Complete bolt-on unit which includes upper pipe (over pipe), gaskets, and hardware. Thick flanges throughout to prevent warping and possible leakage. Backed by a 3-year warranty.
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RACELAND USA
RACING BEAT
$1,999.99 |PasswordJDM.com
$199 | Raceland.com
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Made out of lightweight 3.5-inch mandrel bent T304-Stainless steel and 100% hand TIG welded in the USA with CNC-machined T304 flanges for perfect fitment very time. It is truly the ultimate exhaust, unlocking power without creating any irritating drone noises in the mid-range, using a unique 1-4 reversed merge split.
The Raceland 135i/335i downpipes are perfect for BMW drivers looking to increase the power output of their engine by replacing the restrictive OEM pipes with a larger, more free-flowing setup. The downpipes are made from high quality stainless steel to resist corrosion while being mandrel bent and cut to ensure a smooth flowing surface.
Racing Beat introduces the first of wo new exhaust products for the all-new 2016 MX-5. Large diameter tubing combined with a low-restriction muffler allows the MX-5 exhaust to come alive with a more aggressive tone for either street or track use. Polished 304-stainless steel construction materials provide a dramatic visual improvement as compared with the stock muffler.
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Power Pulse Exhaust for 2016 Mazda MX-5
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$802.30 | Glow-jp.Onlinestores.jp
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Straight from Japan from one of the JDM market’s most trusted brands, this exhaust from RE Amemiya is guaranteed to put a little more “oomph” behind your FC3S RX-7 while sounding and looking great.
Japanese tuning house, Rowen, steps up to the plate to offer an all-encompassing exhaust system for the fourth generation MX-5 / Miata. With quad tips, this exhaust kit promises both beautiful form and improved performance.
These new axle back exhausts compliment the aggressive engine note of these vehicles by adding a deeper, more elegant tone, as well as optimizing the exhaust flow for improved power. All Medalion Touring exhaust systems are tested to be under 93 db, utilizing a double walled tip design, and Advantex packing material in the muffler.
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VELOX MOTORSPORTS
$1,099.99 | GetUnitronic.com
$149.95 |Velox-Motorsports.com
Constructed of T304 stainless steel and featuring a free-flowing muffler design, the 3-inch Unitronic exhaust system for the MK7 GTI unleashes full potential, allowing for maximum performance while maintaining an unobtrusive tone in the cabin. Unitronic’s unique V-band fastening system allows for an easy installation and a leak-proof seal every time.
Protect the plastic rear bumper from melting with these carbon exhaust cutout covers. Carbon is a great thermal barrier and looks great. This carbon unit does not utilize gel coat and instead is polished to a gorgeous shine that will not yellow over time and handles heat extremely well. Included in the package is high quality, 3M double-sided tape for long lasting installs.
Dolphin Single Tail Exhaust for RX-7 FC3S
EXPREME Exhaust Manifold for MX-5 MIATA NC $ 4 5 0 | To m e i P owe re d . c o m After extensive testing, Tomei is fina ly able to deliver a no compromise exhaust manifold that offers signifi ant performance gains, especially at the top end. The new EXPREME manifold for MX-5 Miata NC improves upon the stock version in every way.
Exhaust System for Mazda MX-5/Miata
Cat-Back Exhaust for VW MK7 GTI
Tanabe Medalion Touring – Lexus RC350 F-Sport RWD & AWD Exhaust
Exhaust Cutout Cover for FR-S/BRZ/86
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Secret Weapon Stainless Steel Race Headers $275 |Weapon-R.com
VIBRANT
TurboFlex Coupler with Interlock Liner VibrantPerformance.com Vibrant's TurboFlex with interlock liner provides the ultimate in vibration and motion control for turbocharged vehicles to prolong the life of your manifolds and down-pipes. The stainless steel interlock liner facilitates smooth flow of high temperature exhaust gases. Recommended for use on all forced induction applications.
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Weapon-R 4-2-1 race headers are designed with long primary tubes for high RPM power and stepped sized tubing for higher torque gains. Ideal for all forms of racing, best for vehicles with high lift cams and high RPM rev band. These headers use a 2.5 – 3-inch collector for high exhaust flow and better performance gains. The catalytic converter is eliminated on all race headers.
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21-754DS Air Intake for 2012-2015 BMW 3-series AEMIntakes.com The BMW 3-Series is a popular choice among enthusiasts and race teams. Because of this, AEM created the 21-754DS specifi ally for the 2012-2015 BMW 335i. It features a polyethylene intake tube with an open-bottom air box and functional acrylic window. Filtration is provided by an oversized AEM Dryflow synthetic, washable air fi ter. AEM dyno tests showed an increase in horsepower and torque of an estimated 12 hp and 20 lb-ft.
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21-792C Cold Air Intake for 2016 Honda Civic $270.99 | AEMIntakes.com There are lots of air intake options on the market for the Honda Civic, but this AEM intake is designed specifi ally for that application to deliver both great looks and great performance. Engineered for the 2016 Honda Civic, the AEM 21-792C features an oil-free Dryflow synthetic washable fi ter and boasts an estimated increase of 7 horsepower and 7 lb-ft of torque.
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41-1408DS Electronically Tuned Intake for 2013-2016 FR-S/ BRZ/86 $394.99 | AEMIntakes.com The AEM 41-1408DS is a precision tuned intake system designed to electronically monitor air flow and keep things harmonious between the MAF sensor and ECU. It also features a Dryflow synthetic fi ter that can last up to 100,000 miles before servicing and a custom lidded AEM embossed heat shield.
AFE POWER
Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System for 2016 Camaro SS 6.2L V8 $510 | aFePower.com The Momentum GT Intake features a roto-molded air box and intake tube with built-in resonance chamber to catch unwanted intake noise. Includes an auxiliary air scoop to help direct cooler air. A large clear sight window allows for easy fi ter inspection without removing the intake. Dyno testing resulted in gains of up to 9 horsepower and 11 lb-ft of torque to the wheels on the factory tune.
AT POWER X BULLETPROOF AUTOMOTIVE
AWE TUNING
$1,750 | BulletproofAutomotive.com
$ 3 9 5 | AW E-Tu n i n g . c o m
The joint project throttle bodies’ 72mm diameter provides 59% increase in cross sectional area over OEM. The shaftless technology, as well as the 2mm knife-edged throttle blade, provide minimal disturbance to airflow. Plug and play install, utilizing standard throttle internals and connections. No aftermarket ECU required. Suitable for all power levels.
Boasting a carbon fiber h at shield design composed of 3k, 2x2 twill carbon fibe , the Mini F5X S-FLO carbon intake delivers a signifi ant dose of respiratory refinement o the 2014-2016 Mini Cooper. The engineered design allows highpressure air sourced from the leading edge of the vehicle to stay cool. Promises max gains of 9 horsepower and 10 lb-ft of torque.
Gold Edition Throttle Bodies for R35 GT-R
Mini F5X S-FLO Carbon Intake
CORSA PERFORMANCE Air Intake System for Scion/ Subaru FR-S/BRZ CORSAPerformance.com Corsa’s uniquely-designed FR-S/BRZ cold air intake improves engine efficie y and delivers increases in horsepower and torque. Featuring Donaldson PowerCore fi tration technology, these closed box air intake systems protect the intake from high engine compartment temperatures and increase the flow of cooler, denser air to the engine. Corsa air intake systems are maintenance free, and require no cleaning or oiling.
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Cold Air Intake System DCSports.com DC Sports air intake systems provide improved breathability for your engine’s needs. Each kit comes with an air fi ter that requires no oil, therefore there is no chance of contaminating the mass air flow sensor, which can result in power loss and higher fuel consumption. Increased horsepower and torque guaranteed for various Honda models.
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$725 | HKSUSA.com
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The HKS Racing Suction Reload Kit for the FR-S/BRZ maximizes airflow into your engine for the best performance. Smooth intake piping and a hemisphere-shaped fi ter allows air to flow with less resistance into your engine, producing more power. The FR-S/BRZ intake also features an intake shroud to direct cool air to the fi ter for increased performance.
The HPA 2.0T intake manifold will take your 2.0L TSI and FSI to the next level. A direct bolt-on replacement for your OEM plastic intake manifold, HPA's performance version features a 40% larger plenum, and its cast aluminum construction is designed for better flow to support larger turbos and higher boost. The result is big potential performance gains.
K&N
K&N
Racing Suction Reload Kit for Scion/Subaru FR-S/BRZ
69-8007TWR Typhoon Intake System for 2015-2016 Subaru WRX STI $252.99 | KNFilters.com 2015 and 2016 Subaru WRX STI owners can get a serious boost in horsepower with the K&N 698007TWR Typhoon series intake. This kit includes an oversized washable and reusable air fi ter with a unique wrinkle red textured finish on th intake tube. Get up to 34.32HP at 5400 RPM with no tuning required.
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Performance Intake Manifold for VW 2.0T Engines
63-1116 Air Intake for BMW M3 KNFilters.com You simply can’t talk about BMW without mentioning the beloved M3. However, even the epitome of performance from the German manufacturer still has room for improvement. The induction experts over at K&N knew this when they developed the 63-1116 intake system. Boasting an estimated increase of 13 hp and 14 lb-ft of torque, the kit is covered by K&N’s million mile limited warranty.
71-3092 Blackhawk Series Intake System for 2016 Chevy Camaro SS
MISHIMOTO
$660 | KNFilters.com
$190 | Mishimoto.com
The K&N 71-3092 Blackhawk Series intake system for the 2016 Chevy Camaro SS delivers superior airflow and superior performance. It features a black powder coated aluminum intake tube and an oversized washable and reusable oil-free air fi ter. This intake is guaranteed to increase horsepower and delivers killer engine sound.
This Mishimoto intake installs in under an hour without having to remove the front bumper or splash guard, and is dyno-proven for gains of up to 8 whp and 6 lb-ft of torque. It’s safe with a stock tune, and CARB compliant. Available in a polished, or wrinkle black finish and features an optional powder-coated heat shield.
Performance Air Intake for 2006-2011 Honda Civic Si
PASSWORD:JDM
Carbon Fiber Cold Air Induction Intake Kit for 2012-2015 Civic Si $539.99 |PasswordJDM.com
MISHIMOTO
Silicone Induction Hose for 2012-2015 Honda Civic Si $205 | Mishimoto.com Replace the old intake boot on your 2012-2015 Civic Si with this direct-fi replacement, engineered for durability and performance. High-quality silicone and molded steel rings provide resistance to heat and collapsing under load. Included worm-gear clamps allow for a quick installation, and three color options (black, blue and red) allow you to add some style to the performance.
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The Password:JDM Dry Carbon Fiber Cold Air Induction Kit for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic Si is one of the most advanced intake systems on the market. Using a flared intake tube design, the PowerChamber is able to deliver noticeable gains across the entire power band and provide the best of both short ram and cold air intake in that there is no chance of hydro-lock with the power delivery of cold air.
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$1,099.99 |PasswordJDM.com
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The Password:JDM Dry Carbon Fiber Ram Air Induction Kit for the S2000 is one of the most advanced intake systems on the market. Using uniquely designed components this intake is able to deliver the best power gains across the entire power band and provide the best of both short ram and cold air intake in that there is no chance of hydro-lock with the power delivery of cold air.
Made of aerospace quality carbon fiber, the Password:JDM dry carbon fiber PowerChamber Intake surpasses any other intake on the market in quality and performance. This intake is dyno proven to make 6.5 whp and 7.4 lb-ft of torque on a nearly stock B16A engine! Using a unique flared intake tube design, the PowerChamber is able to deliver noticeable gains across the entire power band.
PHASE 2 MOTORTREND
PRL MOTORSPORTS
Energy Halo Velocity Stack
2006-2015 Honda Civic Si Intake Systems
$95 to $110 | Phase2Motortrend.com
From $179.99 | PRLMotorsports.com
Phase 2 Motortrend’s patented Energy Halo velocity stack design for your car’s throttle body is a vehicle specific air lifting device. It's a plug-and-play install, which takes about 10 minutes, and improves horsepower and torque. Available for the Toyobaru Twins, Honda Fit (1.5L), Nissan S13 (SR20), S13/S14 (KA24) and S15 (SR20).
PRL’s hand-made cold air & short ram intake systems for the 8th and 9th generation Civic Si are some of the top selling and performing systems in the Honda performance community. Each system is constructed from 3.5-inch mandrel bent 6061 tubing, utilizing a flow 6-inch inlet velocity stack, high fl filter, breather fi filter, 4-ply silicone air fi couplers, and stainless steel clamps.
READY GO NEXT
WEAPON-R
$1,476.60 | Glow-jp.Onlinestores.jp
$129 |Weapon-R.com
Ready Go Next o° ers an intake solution for all 13B 2-rotor owners mad enough to opt for peripheral porting. Typically a race-built application, this intake manifold will help your 2-rotor e° ectively scream high into the 5-digit RPMs for a respectable boost in top end power.
Weapon-R Dragon intake systems are one of the mostly highly rated intake systems in the world, used in many countries in many di° erent forms of racing. These intake systems are CNC mandrel bent out of 6061 aluminum, and then hand tig welded to ensure a positive seal and proper fitment. Each one of these intake systems is carefully tuned by matching the engine's displacement and air intake capacity.
Carbon Fiber Ram Air Induction Kit for 2000-2009 Honda S2000
Peripheral Port Intake Manifold for 13B 2-Rotor
Carbon Fiber PowerChamber Intake for 1992-2000 Civic/1994-2001 Integra
Dragon Intake System
WEAPON-R Secret Weapon Neo-TI Intake System
$129 |Weapon-R.com The Secret Weapon Neo-TI intake was designed to increase air intake volume to the engine while looking fit for a hardcore tuner’s engine bay. The concept is to create two di° erent air velocity profiles, one traveling at higher speeds than the other. This technology increases air volume and speed to the engine, which naturally feeds the engine 3 times more air than the conventional air intake system. The intake pipe is bent out of high quality 6061 aluminum.
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Secret Weapon Stealth Black Intake System $129 |Weapon-R.com The Secret Weapon Stealth Black intake was designed to increase air intake volume to the engine while maintaining a stealthy dark look. The concept is to create two di° erent air velocity profiles, one traveling at higher speeds than the other. This technology increases air volume and speed to the engine, which naturally feeds the engine 3 times more air than the conventional air intake system. The intake pipe is bent out of high quality 6061 aluminum.
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Some intake systems are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California or states adopting CA emission procedures. See AEMIntakes.com for estimated power gains and CARB status on each part for a speciďŹ c vehicle.
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ohnny Ngo of Rancho Cordova, California, is no stranger to unique and interesting vehicle builds. Many years ago he had a custom yellow Toyota Celica GTS, named “Bumble Bee Cali,” (remember when builds used to have names?) which he built himself and took many show awards home with. The Celica was actually featured in PASMAG way back when, and a toy company even made a model of his ride! To up the ante from his Celica, Ngo wanted to build something not only unique and eye-catching, but something that is unlikely to be modified in the manner he chos for a performance-oriented daily driver. To boost the cool factor even more, let’s also mention that almost all of this build was done in his own garage. Ngo started off with a 200 Lotus Elise. Building this car on his own time in between work took him over eight months to complete. He did almost all of the work himself from the one-off widebody o the custom audio system. You may have noticed that the car has been slapped with the name “PBJ Lotus,” and there are a couple reasons for that.
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“PBJ Lotus came from the time spent building this car,” Ngo recalls, chucking. “I was limited on time and money, so all I could afford to eat to save on both was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Also, with the indigo base paint color in certain lighting and accompanied with the gold wheels being a shade closer to peanut butter, the car practically named itself.” As mentioned, the custom widebody was made by Ngo himself. When the sanding and prepping tools were put down and it came time to apply the paint, the car was taken up to Phantasy Kolors in Washington state. There, BASF R-M Candy Teal was applied over an indigo base. Along with the body work, Ngo incorporated a custom-made 72-inch carbon fibe spoiler, GT3 carbon fiber mirro s, carbon fiber doo s, front splitter, rocker panel extensions, and carbon side vents, all courtesy of APR Performance. Yes, it looks incredible, but it’s also functional.
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Wanting to get the wheel gap to look just right, but in a way that would allow for a suspension install that would perform, BC Racing 30way adjustable BR coilovers were sourced. From there, Ngo needed to find the right wheel and tir combo to accentuate the beautiful widebody. For those custom wheels he turned to Klassen ID and put on a set of CRS-X concave fi e V-spoke wheels - 18x8 up front with 19x10.5 in the rear. The wheels were then wrapped in Toyo T1 Sport tires in 245/35 R18 and 285/30 R19 sizing. Supporting the Lotus’ wheel and tire setup, a four-piston Street Challenge big brake kit from Rotora with larger 328-mm front rotors
helps slow this high-horsepower daily down. Putting the power to the ground is the responsibility of a Clutch Master FX350 clutch kit, while a Quaife Helical LSD makes sure both wheels are spinning together. Wanting to produce a bit more power from the stock 1.8-liter 2ZZ-GE, Ngo opted to change a few things after cracking the engine open. Starting with custom rods and pistons, which bring the compression ratio to 9:1, MWR’s cams and Stage 3 valvetrain were also thrown into the mix. Giving the 2ZZ a crucial boost in performance is the addition of a Garrett GTX3076R turbo as part of the Radium Hard Parts full turbo kit.
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As with any turbocharged application, you should always look to upgrade the fuel system as well, so Ngo upgraded to an AEM E85 320-lph high fl w fuel pump, which pumps to a Radium Engineering fuel rail and 1,000-cc Injector Dynamics fuel injectors. Controlling all the fuel, spark and boost is a DRS Motorsports EFI X2 ECU, tuned by DRS’s very own Kris Valdez. On the dyno, the PBJ Lotus makes 461 horsepower with 322 lb-ft of torque- impressive output for a daily driver.
GIVING THE 2ZZ A CRUCIAL BOOST IN PERFORMANCE IS THE ADDITION OF A GARRETT GTX3076R TURBO.
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Unleash the Full Potential of your VW/Audi’s DSG Transmission with the KERMA DSG Performance Tune Overall Benefits (all modes): › Increased torque limits so overall operation is smoother during shifts. › Improved shifting strategies make the car drive more like you would if it was a manual transmission. › The engine is kept in the torque band where it is more responsive and efficient.
› Each of the operating modes (D, S, manual) › ›
work more like you would expect them to. Higher power handling with increased main pressure. Less delay or “lag” when starting from a complete stop.
The complete character of the driving experience is changed. Driving is much more intuitive and engaging. This is a visceral feeling that can’t easily be explained with a few written words, It must be experienced!
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OWNER: Johnny Ngo LOCATION: Rancho Cordova, CA ENGINE: Toyota 2ZZ-GE 1.8L I-4 HORSEPOWER: 461 hp TORQUE: 322 lb-ft CLUB AFFILIATION: Team Hokori
ON THE DYNO, THE PBJ LOTUS MAKES 461 HORSEPOWER AND 322 LB-FT OF TORQUEIMPRESSIVE OUTPUT FOR A DAIL Y DRIVER. Let’s not forget that all-important part of the car, the cockpit. Of course nothing's been left out, here either. Corbeau takes up the seating area up front with their LE-X sport road seat for the driver and LE standard seat for the passenger. Both occupants are strapped in for some spirited driving thanks to a pair of three-inch, fi e-point harnesses. From there, you can view more carbon fiber additions that ollow from the outside of the Lotus in the form of door sills, interior door pulls, and upper sills, all from ORE. There is also plenty of instrumentation to keep the driver in the know, like AEM’s digital wideband, EGT, oil pressure and temperature, and Tru-Boost gauges. Sometimes you need to be able to hear more than just the wind blowing through your hair or the sweet sounds of the engine. Obviously, with a car as small as a Lotus, creating big sound is quite difficult, and it p ved to be one of
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
∂ AEM (E85 high flow fuel pump ∂ ARP (head studs, main studs) ∂ BOE oil pan ∂ DRS Motorsports (EFI X2 ECU, custom flex fuel tune) ∂ GReddy oil sandwich plate adapter ∂ Injector Dynamics 1,000-cc fuel injectors ∂ Lotus gun metal aluminum oil cap ∂ Mahle 9:1 pistons ∂ MWR (billet connecting rods, coated main bearing set, Stage 3 camshafts, retainers, under drive pulleys, valve set, valve spring set) ∂ NGK BKR7E spark plugs ∂ Racemount solid motor mounts ∂ Radium Engineering (oil catch can kit, coolant expansion tank, cool air flow kit, Hard Parts ∂ GTX3076R turbo kit, fuel rail, FST-R fuel surge tank, modular rear calm removal kit, windshield washer relocation kit) ∂ Sector111 (proRad aluminum 3-pass radiator, radiator hoses)
EXHAUST
∂ Custom 3-inch straight pipe exhaust system
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Ngo’s biggest challenges. First, he needed to lay the foundation with a full Dynamat interior treatment. Focal Access 6.5-inch components and a JL Audio 13TW5V2 13-inch subwoofer in a custom carbon fibe enclosure took some extensive modifying to fit in o the dash and between the front two seats. With all of things going on in the tiny interior, a custom chromoly roll bar stiffened up the chassis and helped the mounting process for some audio components. The PBJ Lotus is a perfect blend of form and function – a beauty that puts those looks to work.
Ngo’s Lotus was handbuilt almost exclusively by the man himself in his garage, and the result is a very impressive daily driver (weather permitting, of course!). This car is the full package, and well worth all of that peanut butter and jelly.
∂ Clutch Masters (FX350 clutch, aluminum flywheel) ∂ ARP flywheel studs ∂ Jubu 3 & 4 gear transmission gearing ∂ Quaife Helical LSD
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
∂ BC Racing BR Type coilovers ∂ Custom harness bar
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
∂ Klassen ID CRS-X concave extended 5 V-spoke wheels – 18x8 (f), 19x10.5 (r) ∂ Toyo T1 Sport tires – 245/35 R18 (f), 285/30 R19 (r) ∂ Rotora Street Challenge big brake kit 4-piston caliper & 328-mm rotors (f) ∂ Sector111 Ultradisc floating rear brakes ∂ Carbotech track brake pads
EXTERIOR
∂ APR Performance carbon fiber (custom 72-inch spoiler, GT3 race mirrors, front splitter, side rocker panel extensions, side vents) ∂ GB Composites aerospace grade carbon fiber gas door ∂ Custom hand-built one-off 3-inch widebody ∂ ORE Bi-Xenon retrofit 4300k HIDs ∂ BASF R-M Candy Teal over Indigo base paintjob
INTERIOR
∂ AEM gauges (digital wideband AFR, EGT, oil pressure, oil temperature, Tru-Boost) ∂ Carbon fiber (center console, dash w/ air vent delete, switch panels) ∂ Corbeau (LE-X sport road seats, 3-inch 5-point harnesses) ORE carbon fiber (door sills, door pull handles, upper sills) ∂ Sector111 (aluminum shift knob, Micromirror)
MOBILE ELECTRONICS
∂ Audiobahn A4004J intake amplifier ∂ Dynamat sound deadening ∂ Focal Access 6.5-inch component speakers ∂ JL Audio (13TW5V2 13-inch subwoofer, 500.1 subwoofer amplifier) ∂ Custom carbon fiber subwoofer enclosure ∂ Pioneer (AVIC Z140bh touchscreen multimedia receiver, reverse camera)
SPONSORS
∂ Acute Performance, AEM Electronics, APR Performance, BC Racing, Common Fibers, Corbeau Seats, Clutch Masters, ORE – On Rails Engineering, Klassen ID Wheels, Meguiar’s, Phantasy Kolors, R-M by BASF Refinish, Radium Engineering, Rotora, Toyo Tires, Team Hokori
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he little town of Huntsville, Ontario, has been a little overcast lately. A dark cloud seems to hang over it, and no one seems to know why. Well, the region put their top environmental scientists on it and they have deduced that the cloud is actually soot, and it seems to have come from a roaring diesel engine. There are a few theories about the location of the engine circulating through town, and most finge s point to a man named Jacob Gettins, cackling and swearing like a maniac from his garage, towing a fi st-gen Miata all over with something monstrous jutting out of the engine bay. But a diesel in a little Miata? That’s not possible, right? That’s where you’d be wrong. Gettins and his crew at Pistonhead Productions believed they could achieve it, and they did. The thought of rying to stuff a diesel in o a Miata actually started as a bit of a joke among friends at Importfest 2015. Gettins and two of his friends were sitting around and talking shop. Eventually, as each of them are involved in media, the conversation turned to the best way to get views on YouTube. Someone suggested putting the manliest engine into the girliest (no offence Miata owners) car.
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“In my mind, nothing is more manly than a Cummins diesel, and there aren’t many cars girlier than a Mazda Miata,” chuckles Gettins. Leaving the show that day, that conversation stuck with him. Almost immediately, he asked the rest of the Pistonhead team about what’s been done with Miatas before and they all started some serious research. Swaps involving big V8s being put into Miatas happens all the time – there are even businesses, like V8 Roadsters, that are dedicated to tossing an eight-cylinder in your little nimble convertible – but it turns out that no one had really attempted to fit a 3.9-li er 4BT Cummins diesel into one before. Taking the dimensions of the engine bay and the dimensions of the engine, the Pistonhead crew deduced that, with quite a bit of cutting, it could be done.
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The next roadblock the team had to face was a financial one They had all the dedication and talent to make the build happen, but cash fl w was an issue. Elsewhere, at the local high school, cash fl w was also an issue in the automotive programs. The shop programs, that Gettins is a product of, were being cut back due to budget constraints. Seeing a way that he could give back to the system that helped him even think this whole crazy project was even achievable, Gettins shot a video and laid out a whole marketing plan to fund the Miata build, as well as give back to the local high school. Through crowdfunding website Indiegogo, he proposed a $10,000 goal to fund the build. As the build progressed to completion, Pistonhead sold raffle ti ets for the car. Once the car was completed,
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tracked, and completed, it would be given away to a lucky someone, while the high school shop program would receive all proceeds from ticket sales. That’s definiti ely one way to build a car! The project started gaining traction, mostly thanks to rendering artist Alexandre Blanchet (Sleepy Abbey) who noticed it on Instagram and decided to lend a helping hand.
“I made a really crappy rendering of what I wanted to do and, thankfully, it was picked up by an artist called Sleepy Abbey,” Gettins recalls. “He made these renderings that just went viral. I think I owe almost all the marketing to that guy!” Between the rendering and some good connections, Pistonhead was able to get enough people on board to make the project (affectionately named “Soot Salon”) a reality. In the last 48 hours, the crew realized they were going to raise the $10,000 needed to fund the project. To add a little pressure, the team scheduled an event in the build campaign where they would source all the parts needed, and then complete the build over a weekend – two days. It sounds crazy, but what else isn’t with these guys? After sourcing an engine, which had already been converted to fit an ’0 GMC truck, a suitable Miata was found. Fun fact: this is actually Roadster number two. The originally donated shell had structural components that were completely rusted out, so Gettins reached out to Dave’s Garage, a Miata specialist in Oakville, to see if he could help out. Dave himself loved what Pistonhead was trying to do and donated a Miata from his shop with no questions asked!
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Of course, the Cummins 4BT would need to get that power to the ground, so Gettins sourced a Ford F-350 Super Duty transmission to get the job done. Inside the tranny is some clutch magic from Exedy that combines an F-350 pressure plate with a Ford Mustang Stage 2 clutch plate. After getting the engine back with a full ARP bolt rebuild from Northern Upfit ers, a shop with a pedigree in tractor pull engines, it was time to put it all together. “It was funny to get that whole package and realize that it was a Cummins engine out of a generator, with a Mustang and F-350 clutch, and a Super Duty transmission,” Gettins muses. “That drivetrain is such a Frankenstein. The rear differential is actually out of a Lincoln Mark 8!” With a turbo from a previous project and everything in order, 15 guys showed up at the garage and put the whole thing together in just two days. Gettins says there were hiccups here and there, but they were overcome easily enough. V8 Roadsters actually donated their engine cradle and diff cradle o make the job easier. Unfortunately, they couldn’t start the car just yet, so the brave few who hung in there to build this monstrosity couldn’t actually hear it fire up. Gettins, h wever, made sure no one was left out when they finally turned the ey. “Its fi st start was at its fi st 84
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event,” he explains. “We had a nice big crowd around us, so we bit the bullet and used a lot of American data, and I streamed in the startup to a bunch of the guys who were part of the project so they could at least be there in some way.” Since completion, the Miata has been toured around to quite a few drift events, but the highlight of its life so far was its track debut at Gridlife Atlanta. After a rigorous double tech inspection, gridded up against some of the drift world’s best, and pushing an estimated 300 horses and 600 lbft of torque with about 30 pounds of boost, the Soot Salon got sideways for the fi st time in the horseshoe corner of the Formula Drift circuit of Road Atlanta. There are just a few more stops for this little monster before it’s given to its new owner, which will be determined in early November. “We’ve had a great response with the tickets and we’re hoping to
donate a big check to the school at the end of it,” smiles Gettins. “If all goes well, maybe this is something we do again next year. I know my fiancé doesn’t want o hear that!” After putting hundreds of hours and over a year of his life into that car, Gettins says that it’ll be pretty bittersweet to give it away to the new owner. By choosing a raffle process in ead of an auction though, chances are that the diesel-powered Miata will go to someone who will beat the snot out of I on the track, which is exactly what it was built for. “I’m really looking forward to meeting whoever gets to run that car next,” Gettins says, hopefully. “It’ll be a bittersweet burnout when I get rid of it, but I’m going to mount some extra tires just to melt them off be ore I let it go.” Just one more soot cloud before the Miata travels to another town to terrorize the locals.
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
∂ Cummins 1996 4BT diesel engine ∂ Northern Upfitters full ARP engine rebuild ∂ V8 Roadsters engine cradle ∂ Vibrant Performance (intercooler, HD couplers, fittings, hoses, custom expansion tank) ∂ Mishimoto (Toyota MR2) radiator, 12-inch universal fan ∂ Nitrous Express diesel stacker - 75 shot dry nitrous
DRIVETRAIN
∂ Ford (1990 Super Duty ZF5 transmission, 8.8 rear diff) ∂ Exedy Stage 2 Mustang clutch ∂ Custom driveshaft ∂ V8 Roadsters drive axles ∂ Driftknuckle.com high-angle knuckles
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
∂ Eibach (sway bars, springs – 1,200 lb (f), 700 lb (r)) ∂ Ground Control sleeves ∂ Koni struts ∂ R Theory Motorsports adjustable end links ∂ V8 Roadsters strut tower bar ∂ Chrome 2 Envy Customs 6-point roll cage
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
∂ Fast Royal wheels – 15x8, 0 et (f/r) ∂ Hankook RS3 tires – 195/50 R15 (f/r) ∂ EBC Greenstuff brake pads ∂ DBA slotted rotors ∂ Custom second caliper hubs
INTERIOR
∂ Corbeau (Forza seats, 5-point harnesses, Miata seat sliders) ∂ AutoMeter gauges (water temperature, oil pressure, diesel tachometer, boost, nitrous)
SPONSORS
∂ Northern Upfitters, Vibrant Performance, NEXTMOD, Exedy USA, Carbon Miata, Dave Biagioni, CRS (Contractors Rental Supply), Fastenal, Moss Miata, MEO Ejuice, Turbosmart, V8 Roadsters, Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co., Moose Delaney's Sports Grill, AutoMeter, ARP, Ground Control Systems, Eibach, Fast Wheels, Corbeau Seats, R Theory Motorsports, Nitrous Express, Lucas Oil, Mishimoto, Engine Swap Depot, Dave’s Garage
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here’s a magical moment when you fi st get into your new FR-S or BRZ for the fi st time, where you’re convinced you’re behind the wheel of the pinnacle of simple sportscar engineering. The car is light, nimble, and above all, a blast to drive. “Never mind what the haters have to say about a sportscar with only 200 horsepower,” you say to yourself, grinning away. And for quite a few of you Toyobaru twin owners out there, you’ll remain content with that for quite some time, as you laugh your way down twisty lanes. However, there are plenty among us who will not be satisfied wit factory performance under the hood. There comes a time where you start to get really sick of losing power going up an especially steep highway section, or seeing the sneering faces of Gen Coupe owners and their HKS SQV4 blow-offs blowing past you. Soon, 200 horses aren’t enough; the intake and exhaust upgrades aren’t enough. You need more power.
The next issue is finding xactly how you want to apply extra power. Forced induction is the easiest way to go about it, and there are quite a few kits that require little to no modification o the car, as well as an easy install. Power numbers are also a huge thing to consider. Is the time needed to install, plus the cost associated worth the amount of power you’ll get out of the kit? The answer to those questions for me was Vortech’s V3 supercharger kit. The kit offers a fairly turn-key power solution that has been proven to be reliable and true to advertised power specs. After tossing it into the engine bay, the Vortech centrifugal supercharger will make 294 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque at nine PSI. The kit requires very little modification (washer fluid res voir tank relocation, hood prop relocation, and a few bits of cutting plastic), requires no fueling upgrades, is CARB legal, and includes an intercooler, all charge piping and hosing, as well as a custom Vortech tune for 91-octane fuel through use of EcuTek’s re-flash programming Vortech’s supercharger kit is a centrifugal setup, which is like a blower with turbo characteristics. The supercharger itself is gear-driven by the drive belt of the car, which then causes the impeller wheel inside the compressor housing to spin. The resulting high-pressure, low-speed air is pushed into the engine to give it more to work with, giving you more power. The kit actually comes with a Bosch diverter and will make turbo-like blow-off noises, so don’t be too surprised if people start asking if your car is turbocharged. When it came time to install the kit, I seriously considered doing it myself. Vortech says it should take about four to six hours for two guys to do with some fairly basic tools. Bribe a buddy of mine to spend his Saturday in the garage with some beers and come out at the end of the day with a faster FR-S? Sounds like a solid plan to me. However, my garage isn’t exactly neat and tidy and I’ve never actually installed a supercharger before, so I left it to the much more capable hands of Pat Cyr, 86 aficionado and ormula Drift Canada series professional drift driver. I can’t stress enough how not boosted my car would be if not for Pat’s help. People, if you have any doubts, please seek professional help. You will be so much happier. The hourly rate you pay will be worth so much more than broken boost dreams.
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THE INSTALL First things fi st, we put my FR-S up on a lift at Cyrious Garageworks HQ. We had to move a couple Levins out of the way in order to get my car in, and when we parked it, it was next to Cyr’s 2JZ drift car, so it just felt right, you know? We laid out all of the components on the workbench, printed out the instructions, removed the front bumper (the bumper sag is real) and got down to business.
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You’ll need to remove the OE air box or aftermarket intake. When you remove the OE air box, make sure you hang onto the rubber cushion mounts for a later step. If you have an aftermarket intake (like I did) and have lost your mounts (like I did), you’ll have to visit the classifieds section or cal up the parts department for some new ones. Luckily, since a few FR-S intakes have come off in Cy ’s garage, he had some lying around and he was nice enough to donate them to the cause. Next, remove the little plastic covers over the A/C and alternator wheels, then de-tension the drive belt with a long-handled, close-ended wrench and remove the belt. Remove the long and short bolt on the alternator to fli it up and allow the bracket boss to
be ground down in order to install the alternator tilt bracket, then bolt it all back in. Next, you’ll want to remove a smooth idler pulley and a grooved idler pulley, as well as replace the smooth idler above the crank damper pulley with the supplied steel idler, using the supplied hardware to avoid clearance issues. Reinstall the idlers you previously removed with new hardware as well. Gather all the bracing brackets and long, cylindrical spacers. You’ll need to install bracing on the A/C mount bolts and spacers on the denoted idler pulleys. Inspect the supercharger assembly plate and make sure you’ve got a supercharger on there (duh), an oil drain hose, a smooth idler wheel, and a loose, but captured, fastener. Using the guide, route the Vortech drive belt over and around all the wheel as shown, leaving enough slack for the wheels on the supercharger assembly. Install the mount bracket assembly and route the belt over the idler and compressor wheels, leaving the alternator wheel out. Now, does it seem next to impossible to get that belt over the alternator wheel? Good. That means you did it right. Using that trusty wrench from before, get someone (or two people) to hold the belt de-tensioned while you claw that belt over the alternator wheel. Godspeed and good luck.
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To finish up, rem ve the two cam cover screws nearest to the mounting bracket and install the steel mounting plate stiffener. On the driver side of the bay, install the air box support bracket, and on the passenger side, relocate the hood prop. Modify the A/C wheel cover to fit wit the newly mounted supercharger, then reinstall both the A/C and alternator covers. Next comes the intercooler. Normally, you’d remove and relocate a bunch of stuff up front but I planned ahead and made the job easier (or so I thought) by installing a Street Faction bash bar. Turns out the factory front bar is used to mount the intercooler through use of some brackets included in the kit. With those mounting locations gone, I was out of luck. Here is scenario number two where Mr. Cyr saved my ass. Using some drift magic and ingenuity, he fabricated some brackets to be welded to the
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bash bar and drilled into the intercooler. When it was all said and done, it looked amazing! I think this makes my kit just a little bit more legit, don’t you think? You’ll then need to remove the windshield washer reservoir and yank the neck out. Chop the excess on the neck to just below the bulge that pops it into place in the original washer tank, and then attach the supplied hose on the end and pop it into the new, supplied washer tank after attaching all the brackets. Refill th tank and mount it up to its new home. Placing the charge piping is easy enough and fairly self-explanatory. Just make sure to look for the pipes that have little flanges o them. They need to be mounted properly to their bracket supports to eliminate any play in the system when your car is hitting bumps and other fun stuff that causes m vement. This system is very tight within the bay and your belt could rub on some pipes, causing it to wear out prematurely if you’re not careful about making sure everything is secure. A few bits of splicing now. The little Bosch diverter, which supplies all the “psssht” sounds, fi s onto the one-inch nipple of “discharge pipe A.” Splice in the brass branch tee two inches from where the brake booster meets the manifold, then run a hose between the diverter and the branch tee. Splice number two is the breather hose check valve into the (you guessed
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it) breather hose located on the valve cover. While you’re there, swap out the OE MAP sensor for the Vortech offering. Here is where those valuable rubber cushion mounts come into play. Plug them into the new air box’s mounting tabs and position the rubber coupler and loosened clamp onto the supercharger inlet. Make some tricky maneuvers to install the rest of the air box, as it’s a tight fit, and line up the fi er opening with the OE intake duct in the front bumper. Finally, run the supplied hose from the breather union to the 90-degree fitting on the air b x. Make sure to avoid sharp edges. You don’t want to puncture anything before you even start! Make sure everything is nice and torqued, then bust out the laptop. The prospect of reflashing our ECU with a tune can seem a little intimidating, but from personal experience I can tell you that EcuTek makes it really easy. Just plug in everything as you’re told to your laptop, then just hit that “Next” or “Accept” button like you’re installing software. You’ll be given prompts to shut off and restart our car, then you’ll get a notice on your screen that the tune has taken, and you’re done! Your V3 supercharger unit will come preoiled, so you can start your car right up. Listen for irregular idle, or excessive noise from the supercharger. You should hear some turbine and belt noise, but nothing whirring or harsh.
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With the Vortech kit on my FR-S, it feels like a completely different car, and I know it sounds a little cheesy, but I can’t imagine going back to naturally-aspirated now. The power delivery from the supercharger is nice and linear, almost to the point that it feels like we dropped a six-cylinder in there, and the noises that the kit makes are just addictive. This is a modification that I recommend o anyone (with the proper experience, tools, and driver mod of course) if you’re feeling like your car just isn’t delivering the same kick as it used to. A huge thanks goes out to Vortech, Cyrious Garageworks, and EcuTek for all their help on this project. You guys have made me a boosted guy for life.
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THE DIFFERENCE OIL MAKES BY ADAM GORDON
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ou don’t need to be an engineer or a mechanic to understand that an engine needs oil, but how much can you tell someone about the properties of oil and their effect on an engine’s performance? Although oil is one of the most basic fundamentals of running an engine, a surprisingly small amount of enthusiasts fully understand what it’s made of or how it works – they simply check the manufacturer’s recommendation and buy an oil of their choice with the appropriate rating. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s always good to understand what you’re getting into, especially if you plan on boosting your car’s performance to levels far beyond the factory spec, where a different oil can make a world of difference in performance. We had a long talk with Gork Ma of Speclube to get some expert knowledge and know-how on the subject of oil and its effect on engine performance. “The most important thing of what defines an oil is actually base s ock – the actual oil itself,” says Ma. “Depending on the quality of the base stock, you can then add certain types of additives to help enhance certain properties.” He goes on to explain mineral oils and their problems: “Mineral oils are typically grouped 92
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as group I, group II, maybe even group II+, and that’s the oil that you suck out of the ground, you refine it and t y to get it to a similar viscosity. The problem with mineral oil is that they don’t heat very well and they break down very easily, which is why they turn to sludge. The other thing, too, is the bonds between the molecules aren’t very strong, so they shear very easily. If you think about the inside of an engine, there are a lot of shearing forces because you have pistons moving around, cranks spinning around bearings, and that’s physically trying to rip the oil apart.” The susceptibility to shearing, as well as the low resistance to heat and pressure are the driving forces (no pun intended) behind the shift to synthetic oils as time went on and scientific ad ances were made. Ma continues on to explain the benefi s of a synthetic oil. “Because synthetic oils are manmade, the molecules themselves are all uniform – they’re all the same size. The bonds between these molecules are so much stronger, so they can take heat, they can take pressure, they’re resistant to shearing, all because they’re more uniform and there’s less friction,” he explains. “That’s why typically
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THE DIFFERENCE OIL MAKES when people switch to a synthetic, they say that the car runs quieter and smoother, or that it revs nicer. It also improves fuel economy and results in a cleaner engine. It’s just better!” Synthetic oils took a giant leap forward during World War II thanks to the German invention of ester oils. Originally developed strictly for jet engines, it’s apparent that heat and pressure tolerances would be incredibly high, but that’s not the only reason that ester oils made their way to automotive use. “The other good thing about esters is that they’re polar. There’s a positive and a negative on the
molecule. If you think bout it, engines (aside from all-aluminum engines) have some kind of metal in there. Because the ester’s molecules are polar, they’ll actually stick onto the metal,” explains Ma. “There’s always going to be an oil film c vering all the metal components. This is especially important with camshafts because the oil pressure doesn’t start to build up into the camshaft area until the car has been running for a little bit. Oil pressure builds very quickly in an engine using ester-based oils because there’s a coating of oil on everything.” Of
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is they take mineral oil and they basically super clean course, with such an advancement, the price point for it to get it as clean as they possibly can by removing ester oils jumps far beyond a good synthetic oil. Ulwaxes and heavier components to call it a group III.” timately, it’s up to the consumer to decide what they This process, often decried as dishonest, and the want or to evaluate what their engine demands. subsequent legal battle that ensued would change When it comes to automotive applications, the oil industry at the consumer level forever. synthetic oil will trump the usage of mineral oil every About 20 years ago, a certain oil company was time, and the reason for this lies within their molecuselling their synthetic product for $20 per liter, and lar makeup. Because synthetic oils are man-made so was the competition. Suddenly, seemingly out of in laboratories, the molecules that comprise the oil nowhere, the cost of the competitor’s oil dropped to are uniform, which means they can handle heat and almost half of the price. Curious as to how this was pressure much better than a conventional mineral possible, one oil company looked into the competioil. “In a laymen’s analogy to describe the differtor’s now half-priced oil to discover that they were ence between a high performance synthetic oil and selling super-cleaned mineral oil branded as ‘syna mineral oil would be cooking with butter versus oil. thetic’. They took that competitor to court, but the Butter burns and smokes very easily because it can’t U.S. courts declared that because there was enough take heat and pressure very well. If you were to use an man-made influence in supe -refining that oil, it olive oil, you can heat it right up and it won’t smoke could be labeled and sold as ‘synthetic’. or burn because it can take the heat.” However, the Acknowledging and understanding this informadividing line between synthetic and mineral oils has tion is important when choosing the right oil for your been blurred. high-powered performance car. Ultimately, the true Ma mentioned that oils are grouped differently synthetic oils still reign supreme when it comes to depending on their properties and levels of additives. providing lubrication at the lowest resistance to your He explained that mineral oils are considered “group engine. Remember to be mindful of oil weight, esI”, “group II”, or even “group II+” at best, whereas synpecially if you live in an area with varying or extreme thetic oils are “group IV and up”. So what makes up temperatures. The easier it can push the oil around the in-between with “group III”? I’ll let our oil expert with low resistance, and the more pressure it can explain where this gap comes from. “On the market take, the better your engine can function. After all, oil these days, there are consumer brand synthetics that is the lifeblood of your car’s heart. Treat it well. are all classified as group three oil. What that mean PAS_2016_1-2pg_BMW-SEMA_Layout 1 9/8/16 8:35 AM Page 1
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