Issue #62: February 2008

TECH:

Speed Shop: Engine Swap Mount Buyers Guide

·       Engine mounts explained and the differences between different type of engine mounts

·       Buyers Guide: Avid Racing, Evolution, Hasport, Innovative Mounts, JGY Customs, Mckinney Motorsports,

o   Full product descriptions and product applications

Test and Tune: 2005 Mazda RX-8

·       Race Muffler, REVi Intake System, Catalytic Converter Replacement Pipe

·       Full product review and dyno testing

o   +15hp for $1k

FEATURES:

First Date with Jessica Burciaga:

·       An Orange County girl with magazine photoshoot experience that some day hopes to be on a television set near you

Street, Drift, and Drag Nissan S14 200sx

·       440whp, 307 lb-ft

·       An S14 from Australia sporting a S15 front end, powered by a SR20 on steroids with all the performance modifications necessary to dominate all aspects of import motor sports

DSPORT s very own Project Pro-Am 9 second Honda Civic EK

·       490whp

·       Honda Civic hatchback with a turbocharged B18C5 transplant with the necessary suspension to get the power to the ground on the drag strip, whilst still staying clean and sexy on the exterior

Original Runduce s Street Tuned 2005 Subaru Impreza STi

·       350whp

·       Aggressively fitted with Voltex aero components and the extensive performance modifications to make this STi a beastly street machine

10 second Mitsubishi EVO IX RS

·       Relatively stock looking EVO IX with a GT3582R turbocharged shortblock, built for weekend drag strip racing

THE SCENE:

SEMA 2007

·       The city of Las Vegas played host to the automotive industry s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), from October 30^th to Novermber 2^nd, 2007

·       Full event coverage included with photos

IDRC 2007 International Finals

·       Grassroots drag racers congregate to compete for titles and prize money at California Speedway in Fontana, CA

·       Full event coverage included with photos

Japanese Classic Car Show

·       Over 300 pre-1985 Japanese cars showed up to this event in Southern California to mark the 50^th year that Japanese cars have traveled on roads in America

·       Full event coverage included with photos