Issue #103 June 2011
TECH:
Intake System 101: Intake system theory meets a shootout of cubic proportions
· DSPORT goes through the science of a intake system and shows you a comprehensive test of all the available intake systems for the 2009 to 2011 Nissan Cube
· Fujita, Injen, K&N, Stillen, Takeda, Weapon R
2006 Honda Civic Si: Headers, Cams, and ECU reflash
· Dyno testing, parts reviews and overall impressions as we test; Vibrant Performance Header, Vibrant Performance Header w/cat, Drag Cartel Drop in Cams and ECU Reflash
D Garage Project D-Spec Mazda 2
· With the first round of modifications done, we now pay attention to the performance side of things and try to pep this little peeper up a bit for some more fun on the street.
D Garage Update 2011
· DSPORT Project cars; where they re at and where they are going
FEATURES:
First Date with Alexis Kobayashi:
· Doesn t get anymore JDM with Kobayashi, as she is a native of Japan with the styling cue s to prove it
Insane Speed s 815whp E85 2005 Mitsubishi EVO VIII
· 815awhp, 791 lb-ft
· In a matter of three weeks, Insane Speed turned this EVO VIII into a fully built monster ready to tear up the street, strip, circuit, and anything and everything in between
J s Racing Time Attack 1999 Honda S2000
· 320whp, 210 lb-ft
· With full J s Racing Aero and suspension, this Honda S2000 also relies on a fully built naturally aspirated F20C to dominate the circuit.
Cobb Tuning 2006 Subaru Impreza STi
· 511whp, 422 lb-ft
· With a transformation from street car snow car to fully built time attack winner, this Sti has all the bases covered from aero, suspension, and motor performance.
True Vintage 1974 Nissan 240Z
· 329whp, 246 lb-ft
· Nissan S30 240Z built with a performance benchmark to out do a Porsche 930 Turbo.
THE SCENE:
Formula Drift 2011: Round 1 Streets of Long Beach
· The familiar scream of wide open throttles going through turns 9,10, and 11 of the Long Beach Grand Prix track announced the return of the Formula Drift Championship to the LBC and the start of the season and series.
