Issue #41 May 2006
TECH:
Speed Shop: Stroker Kits
· Increasing an engine s displacement to increase torque and horsepower output
· Buyers Guide: Stroker kits for different vehicle applications listed
o Full product information and specifications
GReddy TZ-Series Turbocharger
· Compact and powerful Garret replacements
· Full product overview and applications
DSPORT Project Vehicle: Nissan R33 GT-R
· Taking the GT-R to the drag strip for its first official 9 second pass
DSPORT Project Vehicle: Honda Civic Hatchback EF
· The Honda civic gets stolen
Quick Test: GReddy Type-S Suspension
· Full product overview and impressions
· Installed on a 2001 Lexus IS300 and road tested
Test and Tune: 2005 Mitsubishi EVO VIII MR
· XS Engineering Racemax Downpipe, 272+ EVO Camshafts, SUN AUTO Hyper Force
· Full product overview and dyno testing
DSPORT Project Vehicle: Nissan S14 240SX
· Dyno testing the SR20DET powered 240SX and its pitfalls
FEATURES:
First Date with Azalei Koi:
· A Korean girl who is looking for someone to teach her how to snowboard
XS Engineering Turbocharged 2002 Honda S2000
· 528.3whp, 426.3 lb-ft
· Increasing the displacement on this S2000 s F20C engine to better handle higher boost equate towards a well balanced powerful Honda
H22 powered all motor 1993 Honda Civic
· 185hp
· Honda Civic transplanted with a H22 and a lightened chassis to compete on the track
2004.5 Track Driven Nissan 350Z
· 296.1, 272 lb-ft
· Naturally aspirated 350Z with its main focus being to lighten the chassis and fortify the suspension to track driving performance
THE SCENE:
Shop Tour: TOMEI POWERED INC.
· Regarded as one of Japan s top engine component manufacturers, we take a tour of their Japanese office
· Company background information, project vehicles, and future plans
