Bye-Bye Blow-By – Catch Can R&D, Part 3: We All Love A Comeback Story
Who doesn’t love a good comeback? Rocky, Hoosiers, Robert Downey Jr., and Lindsey Lohan (kind of) are all prime examples of what makes the comeback story so compelling. The theme behind any good comeback is perseverance – not giving in to the will to stop.
Unrelenting perseverance will lead to beating seemingly impossible odds. It’s what led the 2005 Liverpool soccer … Continue Reading ››
Defending the King – 2017 Honda Civic Type-R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 1 – Stock Review
It’s finally here. After 20 years, and a few extra months of waiting, the Civic Type-R has made its way to the States. I have to say, if the standard Civic wasn’t striking enough, the Type-R has the qualities to make it one scalding hot hatchback. While some of the components carried over from the last generation, including some of … Continue Reading ››
Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL. 1) – Catch Can R&D Part 2: Designing The Final Product
Jeeps are built to be rugged, all-terrain vehicles. We can bet that most of the aftermarket parts you purchase for your Jeep are designed to make it tougher. There’s no reason for our upcoming catch can kit to be any different. Our engineers have made this can nearly indestructible and will be able to handle any abuse your 2007-2011 3.8L … Continue Reading ››
Protecting your V8 Killer – 2011-2014 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost Catch Can R&D Part 1 – Stock Review
As much as my car enthusiast-self hates to admit it, the days of the gas powered V8 are numbered. Even never owning a vehicle motorized by one of these monstrous power plants, it’s a sad concept to wrap my head around. For decades, we’ve all relied on those eight cylinders for the necessity to haul heavy objects around, and for … Continue Reading ››
Intercooler Sandwich – 2015+ VW MK7 GTI/Golf R, Audi A/S3 Intercooler R&D Part 1 – Stock Review
The Golf GTI has been one of the most revered hot hatchbacks since its inception in the mid-1970s. While it was immediately a hit in Europe, and especially the UK, we didn’t get the chance to experience Volkswagen’s ingenious combination of efficiency and speed until the early 80’s with the “Rabbit” GTI. The MK1’s screaming 98 horsepower engine boasting … Continue Reading ››