Issue #16 April 2004
TECH:
Camshafts
· Understanding camshafts and its effects on engine performance
Test and Tune: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
· HKS EVC, HKS Racing Suction Intake Kit, HKS Hi-Power Exhaust System, HKS FCON-V Pro, HKS EVC
· Product reviews and dyno testing
Test and Tune: 2004 Subaru WRX STi
· Injen Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow Ti Exhaust
· Products review and dyno testing
FEATURES:
First Date with Aiko Tanaka:
· A Japanese and Korean girl who says the only thing she received from doing Soul Train was free Fried Chicken
2.3 Liter 11 Second Pump Gas 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII
· 452whp, 462.7 lb-ft
· Stroked and XS GT30 turbocharged EVO built for street driving performance
Daily Driven 10 Second Pro-Am 1995 Honda Civic Hatchback
· 686.7whp, 493.2 lb-ft
· Stock appearing Civic hatchback with a T71 turbocharged LS-VTEC engine
SP Engineering Twin Turbo 2001 Lexus GS400
· 854whp, 611 lb-ft
· Veilside exterior Lexus with a 2JZ-GTE power plant and HKS twin turbocharger system
Turbocharged 2000 Toyota MR-S
· 320whp
· Monocraft Widebody MR-S with a turbocharged 2ZZ motor built by XS Engineering
THE SCENE:
D1 Grand Prix: USA Round One
· Held at Irwindale Speedway, a 12 hr tire smoking event called D1 Grand Prix
· Full event coverage included with photos
Rockford Fosgate IDRC Firebird Nationals
· Record crowds came out to the Season Opener at Firebird International Raceway In Phoenix, Arizona
· Full event coverage included with photos