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Issue #65: May 2008
TECH:
Speed Shop: Performance Pistons
· Piston technology explained and the advantages of high performance forged pistons explained
· Performance Pistons Buyer s Guide: Arias, Atomic, Cosworth, CP, JE, Mahle, Ross, Supertech, Toda, Wiseco, Wossner
o Company information and product specifications
Mitsubishi EVO VIII Intake Manifold Shootout
· Comparing and dyno testing 5 different Intake Manifolds for the Mitsubishi EVO VIII
· Magnus Motorsports, Driven Innovation, AMS Performance, HKS Kansai, Hypertune
o Full product reviews and individual dyno charts
Test and Tune: 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution X
· Design Craft Exhaust System, Royal Purple 5w-30 Synthetic Oil, K&N Air Filter
· +36.9 hp
· Product Impressions and Dyno Testing
FEATURES:
First Date with Amanda Gift:
· Crowned Miss Hot Import Nights of 2007, this Hooters calendar girl isn t in Kansas anymore
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII built to embark on the 12.42-mile Pike s Peak International Hill Climb
· 610whp, 457 lb-ft
· An EVO VIII that is powered by a race ported GT3582RL turbo system, built to endure a 156 turn course that elevates to 14,110 feet which requires a very well packaged solid vehicle
2007 Mazda RX-7 FD with a built 13b and the good looks to match
· 567whp @ 21 psi, 700+whp (est. @ 35 psi)
· Custom metal wide body matched with Origin labs bumpers accompanies a built 13b motor fed with a GT4502R turbocharger
Kazama Auto and Promode s Nissan S15 Silvia
· 415whp, 325 lb-ft
· Super GT-Style Kazama Widebody S15 Silvia powered by a GReddy turbocharged SR20DET originally built to show at Tokyo Auto Salon, but now smoking through tires at drift events
PDX Tuning Time Attack 2006 Subaru WRX Impreza STi
· 496whp, 464 lb-ft
· The complete package boasting a APR Performance Wide Body, GT3582R Turbocharged STi, with state of the art suspension going to represent America at the 2008 Tsukuba Super Lab Battle
THE SCENE:
HKS Premium Day at Fuji Speedway
· HKS invites some of the most recognized names in JDM tuning to the event at Fuji Speedway where a wide range of top industry vehicles ranging from time attack to drift cars had a fun day at the track.
· Full event coverage included with photos
GReddy Performance Festival 2008
· Car show, Dyno testing, Discounted GReddy Products, Discounted Motorsports all rolled into a one day GReddy Festival
· Full event coverage included with photos
