Issue #93 September 2010
Poly Bagged FREE with DSPORT DVD #14
TECH:
Getting in Shape: Piston and Chamber Science Beyond the Basics
· If you are willing to incur the additional expense and time to have a custom set of pistons made for your next build, you may be able to put some of these technologies to good use on your street or competition engine
DSPORT RH-9 GT-R
· A look back at the first 8 years
· The progress that has been made and the hopeful end project of DSPORT s project R33
FEATURES:
First Date with Kaye Valentine:
· A Queen s English speaking bombshell with a killer passion for music
Ken Block Rally and Gymkhana Ford Fiesta
· 650whp, 700 lb-ft
· Ford Fiesta built for Ken Block in which they started with a rally cross prepped Fiesta and turned it into a Gymkhana machine with no restrictions
Widebody Supercharged 1992 Acura NSX
· 435whp, 300 lb-ft
· Street driven NSX sporting a Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger and carbon fiber wide body enhancements
Buschur Racing 2004 Mitsubishi EVO VIII RS
· 712whp, 586 lb-ft
· A test vehicle for Buschur Racing in which the end goal is 8 second quarter mile passes on street tires
Daily Driven Well Balanced 2003 Nissan 350Z
· 401hp, 338 lb-ft
· Nissan 350Z built with the purpose of being the perfect well balanced street car with extensive thought and execution to all aspects of this vehicle.
THE SCENE:
Formula Drift Round 3: New Jersey
· With steep 30 degree banked turns, 15 degree banked straights and a challenging course layout, the Wall Speedway has defeated many drivers, making the gauntlet an appropriate nickname for the track.
IDRC West Coast Nationals: Autoclub Dragway
· Perfect Southern California Weather welcomed racers and spectators to the 2010 IDRC West Coast Nationals at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, CA
Redline Time Attack: Fontana, CA
· The high banks of the Auto Club Speedway hosted some fast action at the fourth round of the 2010 Redline Time Attack Series