Modified Tech Articles

Project Honda S2000 - Safety First!

Anything can happen on track and having the right gear in place can make the difference between walking away unscathed and being seriously injured. more

Laminova Heat Exchanger - If You Can't Take the Heat ... Find A Better Heat Exchanger?

Laminova's unique approach to controlling engine oil temperature. more

December 2009 Mod Gear

Check out the latest gear including Enkei's new Racing Series wheels and Hondata's FlashPro line for the Honda S2000. more

Hawk Performance Brake Pads - Proving Grounds

Hawk Performance knows a thing or two about brake compounds and has been able to create a variety of pads that minimize comporomise while offering outstanding performance. more

Project DC2 Integra - K-Swap Guide

Hands down, the K-series lineup of engines is the superior choice for horsepower, reliability, and overall performance when you're looking for a naturally aspirated setup in a Honda. more

Putting The Power Down - Project 2006 Infiniti G35

The factory viscous limited slip differential's torque transferring ability has been increasingly exposed as a weak point during track testing. more

Racing Gear Buyer's Guide

A compiled list of the latest, must-have equipment before heading out to the race track. more

Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season - Tire Review

These summer tires we've been punishing on and off track have proven to be outstanding in every respect, except for snow. more

2004 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII - AWD + Turbo + Lots Of Boost = Victory?

Our Top Car Challenge EVO belts out a monstrous 688whp, but can it get past the stringent emissions test? more

2009 Nissan GT-R - TiTek Innovations Exhaust - Godzilla Gets Some Titanium Bling

We try the new TiTek Innovations full titanium after-cat exhaust and race mid-pipe on our '09 GT-R test mule. more

Hankook Ventus R-S3 - Tire Review

The Hankook RS-3 brings technology that Hankook has developed through competition in many top racing series. more

Project Acura NSX Final Drive Install - When You Can't Make Power, Change Gears

We change the final-drive on our Project NSX, giving us better acceleration and torque. more

Building Your Own Subaru Forester STI - The Ultimate Wolf In Sheep's Clothing? - Tech Talk

Doug Nelson, education manager at UTI, takes readers through all they need to know in building your own "angry toaster." more

November 2009 - Mod Gear

We've got the latest tuner gear, including the new Takeda intake, Rays Engineering wheels, T1R y-pipe and more. more

Project DC2 Integra - DIY Paint Job

Our Project DC2 Integra receives a temporary paint job and some EBC brake upgrades. more

The Black Flag - Driver Training

We take a look at the black flag and how it relates to single cars during a practice session or race. more

2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII - Crunch Time

It's a mad scramble to get the Evo VIII set up in time for the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge competition. more

Hybrid Racing's Honda K-Series Timing Chain Tensioner - Good Tension, Bad Tension?

The K20's OE timing chain tensioner is a "known problem" when using aftermarket camshafts. more

October 2009 - Mod Gear

Check out the latest gear including Cobb Tuning's new AccessTUNER and Fulmer Helmet's new line of open-face helmets. more

The Yellow Flag - Driver Training

Next up in our Flag Talk series is the Yellow Flag. more

September 2009 - Mod Gear

Check out the latest featured aftermarket products in September 2009's Mod Gear. more

AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit - Proving Grounds

AEM's injection kit comes to the rescue for the power-hungry. more

It's All About The Damping - Project 350Z - Suspension Install

Moton Clubsport Coilovers with Eibach Springs and various SPL parts is up next for our Project 350Z. more

JDM Front Installation - Gets A Nose Job | Project DC2 Integra

The next step in Project DC2 Integra is getting a JDM front end installed. more

Dyno Dash - AWD

We use the same 2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX SE on four different types of dynos. more