Issue #44 August 2006
TECH:
Speed Shop: What s in a tire
· Understanding tire sizing and tire composition
· How to pick the right tire for your setup
GReddy T78 and T88 Turbochargers
· The most popular aftermarket single turbo upgrades found on RB26, 13B, and 2JZ engines in Japan
· Full product overview and technology
Quick Test: High Strength Silicone Couplings and T-bolt Clamps
· High quality clamps and couplings for big boosting
DSPORT Project Vehicle: RH9 R33 GT-R
· Upgrading the intercooler and new dyno testing
Test and Tune: 2005 Mitsubishi Evolition VIII MR
· DC Sports Manifold + Invidia Turbo Outlet, VP Racing Streetblaze 100 Octane
· Full products overview and dyno testing
FEATURES:
First Date with Nikita Esco:
· A home schooled girl who came to Southern California with big dreams
Turbotrix 2003 Subaru STi
· 700whp
· Methanol fed GT40R turbocharged EJ25 motor built for serious performance and single digit quarter mile time slips
10 Second Street 1995 Toyota Supra Turbo
· 846whp, 649 lb-ft
· Stock appearing street Supra with a heavily modified 2JZ-GTE engine
9 Second Pro Am 1993 Honda Del Sol
· 841.4 hp, 588.8 lb-ft
· B18C1 GT42R turbocharged drag racing Del Sol
THE SCENE:
NDRA: Georgia
· Record shattering passes at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Georgia
· Full event coverage included with photos
GT Live: Phoenix International Raceway
· After a on year hiatus, GT Live is back for 2006, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona
· Full event coverage included with photos
NDRA: Maryland
· NDRA s 3rd stop for 2006 at Maryland International Raceway at Budds Creek, Maryland
· Full event coverage included with photos