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By Jeff Smith June 11, 2019 This is not a story on trashing oxygen (O2) sensors even though the title might appear to make that implication. Instead, we thought we’d share some insight into how O2 sensors work and how they…

By Greg Acosta  When it comes to forced induction, even the most peripheral turbocharger enthusiast is familiar with the component in the system known as a blow-off valve (often abbreviated “BOV”). While that may be due in large part to…

By Josh Kirsh February 03, 2015 <img class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-914832″ src=”https://www.speednik.com/files/2015/01/wiring-story-lead-art-640×249.jpg” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”249″ />Wiring in any form is more than intimidating; it’s actually pretty scary. Unless you know what you’re doing and what you’re working with, it could prove…

By Jeff Smith March 16, 2018 Over the years we’ve seen all sorts of misinformation floating around the web on various forums and other social media interfaces with respect to E85 and ethanol fuels, so in the interest of education,…

By Greg Acosta September 21, 2018 It’s the age old debate of which is better, air or water? Both are required for our biological survival as human beings, and both are used as a cooling medium for compressed intake charges…

By Michael Harding March 06, 2019 Late-night pitchman Ron Popeil coined the phrase “set it, and forget it” when he was promoting one of his many inventions from the past few decades. While that notion may be just fine for a…

By Paul Huizenga March 12, 2019 Since the invention of the metal piston ring at the start of the industrial revolution (which, you could argue, finally made steam power practical), there’s been constant innovation and improvement in cylinder sealing technology…

By Rob Krider March 15, 2019 One of the first and certain most necessary upgrades to any car, truck, or SUV headed for a track event is replacing the OEM brake fluid with one that can tolerate much higher temperatures…

Posted: February 19, 2019 | Categories: Tech | Author: Patrick Hill ABOVE: An unshielded turbo means you’re leaving a lot of horsepower and turbo efficiency on the table. Increased turbo lag, lower max boost and increased underhood heat are all…

Education Boost vs. Compression: Benefits of High Boost Levels and High Compression Ratios DSPORT ISSUE# 125 0 Comments One-thousand horsepower, four-cylinder engines are today’s reality in import drag racing. This reality includes the leading-edge forced induction and engine-management technologies that…