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Nov 28, 2024 | 
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Maxpeedingrods is a name you’ll often come across when shopping for budget coilovers, turbos, engine parts, and electricals. The company is pretty much the undisputed king when it comes to aggressive product pricing. It’s impossible to wrap your head around how low some of the prices are in Maxpeedingrods’ lineup. So naturally, a few questions arise. First, how are they doing it? Second, and perhaps more importantly, are their coilovers and other products any good?
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
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If you’re serious about competitive driving, crate engines should definitely be on your radar. Track enthusiasts have always taken an interest in specific Honda crate engines to extract a ton of power from them. But maybe you’re not so much into racing and you just want a fun daily driver or a sleeper car. In that case, consider plonking a competition-spec engine under the hood. In this article, we’ll list what we believe are some of the most popular crate engines with the Honda badge.
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
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Nissan has quite a lineup of engines. From runabout 4-cylinders to absolute powerhouses, the range is quite diverse, with names like RB26 and VR38 sitting on top. Of Nissan’s most celebrated engineering efforts, a few tend to be more desirable than the rest. Of course, each engine is developed with a purpose and therefore caters to a different audience. The same applies to crate engines. Whether it’s an LS V8 or a Hemi, your decision is often swayed by your preferences.
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
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As we all know, when it comes to modifying a car, there’s a list of items and priorities that should be taken into consideration. One of the major priorities is handling. It’s never a good idea to immediately get into modifying your car’s engine, as it would be practically useless unless the car can put the power down to the ground. Handling upgrades should almost always come first in a modified car, and one of the most important handling upgrades is undoubtedly coilovers.
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
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As a household name, the Honda Civic is popular among those looking for a no-nonsense, rational runabout. However, the moniker has a degree of duality because it also serves as a tool for those looking for something genuinely fun to drive. Owing to its multi-decade-long reputation for robust engineering and reliability, the Honda Civic managed to develop a cult-like following of its own, especially in the tuner community.
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
low-offset.com | Kiran Menon
Understanding off-road suspension can be a bit intimidating, owing to the plethora of design choices for various applications. For instance, there’s a day and night difference between the stuff you see on a purpose-built dune buggy and your run-of-the-mill 4×4 truck. They’re both designed to explore the road less traveled but with varying degrees of proficiency. So, what are the basics to understand when it comes to off-road suspension? Is there something called the best off-road suspension setup?
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
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Torn between a 3-link and 4-link suspension layout? You’re not alone. In the motoring landscape, it’s not uncommon to witness fiery debates about what are, arguably, two of the most popular off-road setups. At face value, a multi-link solid axle suspension is superior to independent setups in an off-road setting. It’s worth mentioning that both 3-link and 4-link fall into that category. But why do you need a multi-link arrangement in the first place? Moreover, is one design better than the other?
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
low-offset.com | Kiran Menon
Engine technology is a fascinating subject. Every decade or so, automakers come along with ground-breaking innovations that somehow eke out more power and fuel economy. Look at the Toyota GR Corolla. The turbocharged 3-cylinder hot hatch produces 300 horsepower and offers 29 mpg of combined fuel efficiency — numbers unheard of 30 years ago!However, there were technologies of a similar nature that kept pushing the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and emissions in that era.
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
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The 2ZR-FE is a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder workhorse powering several Toyota models like the Corolla, Matrix, and Prius since 2007. That said, the engine has also found its way into a few spicy sports cars. Yes, the 2ZR-FE has sporting credentials, albeit not in its standard naturally aspirated avatar. At 128 hp, with some supercharged versions reaching up to 217 hp, its stock output may seem underwhelming by modern standards — unless it’s in a Lotus Elise.
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
low-offset.com | Kiran Menon
On the fence about solid and polyurethane engine mounts? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll help you understand the difference between the two and their effects on performance, NVH, and handling. Unsurprisingly, each motor mount type has unique characteristics, absorbing and transmitting vibrations differently. But the question is, do the benefits translate to a noticeable difference in the real world? Or better yet, is one type of engine mount superior to the other? Does material matter?
