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  1. One Size Fits Most - 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T/Si Performance Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 2 - Production Sample

    One Size Fits Most - 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T/Si Performance Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 2 - Production Sample

    The Civic has always been a tuner for the masses. From over-the-top aesthetic builds to unsuspecting powerhouses that would put muscle cars to shame, Honda's entry-level compact gives any enthusiast a blank canvas to create their automotive vision. The tenth generation only made things better with an added turbocharged option to their lineup for some added spice. For some, though, this extra heat was a little too much to handle - literally.

    As we covered in our last post the dramatic design for the tenth generation Civic ends up reducing airflow to the critical cooling components, which can cause some frustration during your canyon carve or track day. So basically, the cooling system needed some help, and we're here to deliver.

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  2. Ultimate Induction - 2021+ BMW G8X M3/M4 Performance Intake R&D, Part 4 - Testing Results

    Ultimate Induction - 2021+ BMW G8X M3/M4 Performance Intake R&D, Part 4 - Testing Results

    Claiming to be the ultimate at anything requires some physical proof. BMW has no issue backing up their claim of being the Ultimate Driving Machine with the extensive thought and engineering they put into every vehicle, especially when it comes to their prized M3. This M-car not only exemplifies with mantra but also consistently raises the bar, specifically with the mind-bending performance figures that the G8X platform puts out. We're here to do the same regarding what's under the M3 and M4's hood, specifically for the S58's intake system.

    To start with our final testing, we need to rewind to our prototype of this new design. This prototype kit was always destined to pull double duty, both for checking our fitment along with performance testing, so we ensured that our 3D prints could withstand the heat under the M3's hood. Make sure that you head to our

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  3. Specialty Experience - 2021+ BMW G8X M3/M4 Oil Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    Specialty Experience - 2021+ BMW G8X M3/M4 Oil Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    Oil is the lifeblood of any motorized vehicle out there. Proper lubrication is key to ensuring all of your engine's components keep from melting or shredding each other to pieces. Whether you're trudging through your daily commute or conquering the track, maintaining proper oil temperatures is vital for both the performance and longevity of your G8X M3 or M4. These M's make driving a much more special experience, but high temperatures or a leaky cooler can knock them down a few pegs.

    BMW's unrelenting efficiency is both a blessing and a curse, specifically when it comes to its ability to package components in and around the engine bay neatly. On the one hand, it makes for a neatly arranged engine bay laid out for optimal performance. Still, it also means some essential components are either hard to reach or mounted in a precarious position, like the oil cooler, for example.

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  4. Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 2 - Prototyping

    Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 2 - Prototyping

    The S63 contained under the hood of BMW's F1X generation M5s and M6s have quite the appetite for power. Unfortunately, this hunger and impeccable taste mean that these Ms aren't easily satiated, and it takes a full course meal to satisfy their cooling needs. So far, we've only just looked at the menu for our intercooling upgrades, but now it's time to give it a small taste.

    Even as advanced as our modeling programs are, the virtual workspace can only get us so far. Also, we felt the need to triple-check our work, given how particular we are about fitment, combined with our larger intercoolers. The best way to review the fitment of our intercoolers without starting mass production is by putting our 3D printers to work. Within only a few hours, we're able to churn out a 1:1 scale replica of our new intercooler design that's ideal for test fitting.

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  5. Low Road - 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L/2.7L Performance Stock Location Intercooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    Low Road - 2021+ Ford Bronco 2.3L/2.7L Performance Stock Location Intercooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

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    Nothing brings the comfort of your typical daily driver to the wilderness, quite like the latest Ford Bronco. During its hiatus, Ford had plenty of time to research and implement the comprehensive range of improvements to their Jeep-fighter to dethrone the reigning off-road champ. Ford designed its sixth-generation Bronco to be the off-roader for everyone. Still, not everyone behind the wheel of the Bronco is seeking the dirt at the end of the pavement. Some would rather stuff more wild horses under the hood rather than load the truck down with the entire off-road accessory catalog. Maybe it's a combination of both, and you just need some more power to tote around that gear. In either case, Ford locked away plenty of power potential in all of their EcoBoost power plants,

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  6. Trickle Down Power - 2016+ Infiniti Q50/Q60 3.0T Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3 - Prototyping and Preliminary Testing

    Trickle Down Power - 2016+ Infiniti Q50/Q60 3.0T Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3 - Prototyping and Preliminary Testing

    Evolution for us living organisms is an arduous process. It's a generational operation that can take millions of years for adaptation or improvements to implement fully. Luckily though, we've evolved to the point where our tools and tech reduce the evolution process to our performance machines to a fraction of the time. As a result, we're implementing them in our Q50/Q60 intercooler development.

    When we last left off, our prototype intercoolers were a plastic 1:1 scale model of our new design, specifically 3D printed for a real-world fitment check before starting our production. The trouble is that even with the advancement in technology, manufacturing is still a lengthy and costly process, especially when it comes to casting aluminum. Being the sticklers that we are, we wanted to ensure that our intercoolers would perform up to our standards before churning out hundreds of units without slowing down our development process. So, we decided to assemble a set of one-off working prototypes.

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