Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL 2.) – Catch Can R&D Part 2: Gunk In The System
Our engineering department has made some great strides in completing this catch can design as they have reached the final R&D stages. Overall strength and can rigidity were primary design goals for the kit, as we are aware of the rough and tough off-road lives many of these Wranglers live. We want to be sure that once you install this … Continue Reading ››
Heavy Breathing – 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake R&D, Part 2 – Design and Prototype Fabrication
Intakes are typically the first modification that any automotive enthusiast would recommend in the name of quick power gains. It’s really no surprise either. If you take a look at any modern vehicle on the road today, including the Civic Type R, stock intakes are full of silencers, restriction points, and accordion-style hoses. Those are three things that I know … Continue Reading ››
A Cooler for Atlas – Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1: Stock Review
To be completely honest, I’ve never owned a truck. Apart from Dakar rally trucks, I prefer subtlety and agility over brute force and utility. I’ve also never owned a grizzly bear, but I still respect them. Without trucks, our economy would come to a halt, nothing would ever get built, and my subtle and agile car would be wasting away … Continue Reading ››
Defending the King – 2017 Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 2 – Prototype
Engine blow-by is something that affects just about every engine on the road. Though plenty of manufacturers have made leaps and bounds in filtering blow-by from the intake, finding clever ways to keep the carbon deposits from building up on intake valves, blow-by remains an issue. This should come as no surprise if you’ve spent any time on our blog. … Continue Reading ››
Completing the Package – Intercooler Piping R&D: Coming in Hot
Fresh off the assembly line comes our prototype intercooler pipes for the 2013+ Ford Focus ST. In the last update, I reviewed the stock piping, our 3D printed prototypes, and mildly teased what the final version of this kit will look like, so it’s time for a full reveal. Let’s go through some of the design features and performance numbers … Continue Reading ››