If you need to haul anything heavy, you probably own or are on the lookout for a reliable diesel truck. I recently found an interesting video that detailed the best and worst used diesel trucks you can buy. The author (The Car Wizard) has a good amount of experience...
Engines
The Nissan RB26 Engine Is Officially Back In Production
by Will Long | Apr 4, 2019
The RB26 engine, which powered three generations of the Nissan Skyline GT-R is back in production and available from Nismo Heritage Parts. That's right, you can buy a brand new GT-R motor direct from the factory. Way to go Nissan! This is most commendable. The...
The IAG Short Block Engine Build
by Will Long | Mar 1, 2019
An IAG short block is an excellent foundation for building a performance Subaru engine. For my 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon, I chose to build off of the IAG Stage 2.5 Subaru EJ25 Closed Deck Short Block. I used the original 2-liter heads and paired them to the 2.5-liter...
Cleaning Up The WRX Engine Bay With A Mishimoto Power Steering Reservoir
by Will Long | Feb 25, 2019
I recently added a Mishimoto power steering reservoir tank to my 2002 WRX! The WRX got a new CSF Racing radiator and I had the Mishimoto aluminum power steering reservoir installed at the same time. It looks rather nice and elevates the aesthetics of the engine bay if...
The Toyota 2JZ Is Still An Amazing Engine.
by Will Long | Feb 19, 2019
The Toyota 2JZ is an extremely impressive engine and one of the reasons Toyota Supras sell for such high prices (just check eBay motors). The 2JZ-GTE is one of the most indestructible engines produced for any sports car in modern times. The engine only came with 320...
How Is Horsepower Calculated?
by Will Long | Feb 1, 2019
Almost everybody has heard the term horsepower and most people generally understand what it means, but how is horsepower calculated exactly? We dive into the details in this post and cover a bit of history at the same time. When answering the question, how...
The 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Is One Of The Best Sounding Cars Ever
by Will Long | Jan 30, 2019
Lamborghini manufactured the Diablo from 1990 to 2001. The 1996 Lamborghini Diablo isn't too different than the other model years. But the 1996 Lamborghini is the one featured in the video we are sharing. The Diablo set the stage for other supercars. This...
Adding A CSF Radiator To The 02 WRX
by Will Long | Jan 28, 2019
A CSF Radiator is a beautiful new addition to the WRX build! During the first part of breaking in the new IAG closed deck short block, I noticed the coolant temperatures displayed on the Accessport were often over 200 degrees Fahrenheit and it was rather...
The 2002 WRX Build Is Complete!
by Will Long | Jan 25, 2019
The 2002 WRX build is now on the road! Just-N-Tyme Performance finished the Bugeye build in the last few days of 2018. This car is absolutely awesome! My name is Will and I love cars, and especially my 2002 WRX wagon. I have owned the car since 2009 and in...