Turbosmart is well known for many quality performance accessories including wastegates, blow-off valves, fuel pressure regulators, anti-lag valves, boost controllers and more, but until recently they stopped short of selling turbochargers themselves. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in At the World Time Attack Challenge, Matt Wright gives us some insight into how Turbosmart decided to not only sell turbochargers but to sell their own designed in...
Jan 14, 2025•18 min
In this pit lane interview, Sean from Ramsdell Racing will explore the advanced EMtron ECU technology behind the Dream Project S15 at the World Time Attack Challenge. Sean breaks down how the EMtron ECU is one option using traditional OEM tuning strategies to transform power management in high-performance applications, making it possible to deliver more and more horsepower effectively through the tyres and onto the race track. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdm...
Jan 07, 2025•14 min
*** We’ll be taking a break over the Christmas/New Year period and will be back in action mid-January. That means that although there won’t be any new episodes for a few weeks, we’ll be taking another look at some of our favourite conversations from 2024. *** Anyone with even a passing interest in Time Attack has likely heard of Norris Designs, a UK-based tuning company probably best known for its insane north-south oriented, twin-charged, short-wheel base Evo IX time attack monster. On this epi...
Jan 02, 2025•2 hr 4 min
In this interview, we sit down with Charles from Lamspeed to explore what it takes to turn Toyota’s GR Yaris into a record-breaking machine, using a surprising amount of standard parts! The team currently holds the title for the world’s fastest GR Yaris, with a 9.6-second quarter-mile at 155 mph at the time of filming and a 9.4-second pass since then, resetting their own record. Charles dives into the challenges and engineering breakthroughs Lamspeed encountered along the way. Use ‘PODCAST75’ fo...
Dec 31, 2024•14 min
Ever wondered if a wheel’s stiffness can affect camber or how rotational inertia plays into vehicle response? Eddie from Titan 7 explains their commitment to minimizing deflection, reducing tyre creep, and designing spokes that strike the perfect harmony between strength and aesthetics. No more cut tyres, bent rims or poor fitment, No excuses. The HPA Wheel and Tyre Fitment online course is here to help. 50% off and instant access, enrol now: https://hpcdmy.co/bw7 Big thanks to Eddie and the JDM...
Dec 24, 2024•11 min
*** We’ll be taking a break over the Christmas/New Year period and will be back in action mid-January. That means that although there won’t be any new episodes for a few weeks, we’ll be taking another look at some of our favourite conversations from 2024. *** Over the last few years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the availability of ultra-high-performance billet parts — especially blocks and heads. This week’s guest, Chris Smith of Crest CNC, was one of the pioneers of this practice in the im...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Can you drastically improve head cylinder sealing without resorting to machining or damaging your high-performance engine block in the process via some of the tried and trusted options on the market today? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Christian from Nitto Performance Engineering answers this question and more from the World Time Attack Challenge paddock in relation to high-quality aftermarket head gaskets, including some of the design and...
Dec 17, 2024•9 min
There was a time when fanny packs were a status symbol, a shag cut had nothing to do with the backseat of your car, bricks were considered aerodynamic and Nissan was a brand no Datsun owner had heard of. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in This Open Class 1971 Datsun 1600 (510) time attack weapon is keeping the best part of those things alive, with plenty of modern upgrades. Powered by a, ahem, 'Datsun' SR20 pushing 350kW (470hp) to the wheels v...
Dec 10, 2024•10 min
New technologies have enhanced our ability to create stronger, lighter, and better components since the earliest days of motorsport. Recently, we've been seeing another great leap forward in tech, with the 3D scanner being one of the main drivers behind it. Now that these devices are only getting cheaper and easier to use, is it time you picked one up and started pushing the boundaries of what you can build? Use PEEL50 to get $50 off HPA’s 3D Scanning for Motorsport course: https://hpcdmy.co/3Ds...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Suspension dampers (aka shocks) are well-established products, so in this day and age, surely anything you get off the shelf from a high-end brand should be ready to roll, right? Wrong. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Andre Nader of DNA Autosport & Modal Suspension explains some of the variances that generic off-the-shelf products, no matter the price, must operate within compared to dialling in custom bespoke suspension for your car, ty...
Dec 03, 2024•17 min
Back when tidy AE86s were still going for $3,000 AUD, Ben of Third Strike Fabrications knew he needed one in his life, and 4 or so engine swaps later he gave us some insight into his build and the Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin/ Sprinter Trueno platform in general during the World Time Attack Challenge. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Ben touches on known issues relating to the rear suspension, why a K24 instead of the 4AGE or 7AG (which he has t...
Nov 26, 2024•9 min
Creating a turbo manifold isn’t THAT hard but creating one that doesn’t fall to pieces in harsh motorsport conditions is a different story. In this episode, we sit down with Full Race’s Geoff Raicer — someone who understands turbocharger and manifold development better than most and is more than happy to share what he’s learnt... plus a whole lot more. Use RACE50 to get $50 off HPA’s 3D Modelling & CAD for Motorsport course: https://hpcdmy.co/CADb Full Race has been around for a long time an...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Home Built EJ25 Swapped MiniRex: A Subaru-Powered, Mid-Engined Mini Masterpiece Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in We've seen our fair share of engine-swapped Minis, from Honda's B and K series to Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines, but this EJ25-powered Mini takes things to the next level. Steve from @DutchysGarage has crafted something truly unique: a 1961 Morris Mini transformed into a mid-engined, RWD beast, all thanks to the heart of a 2...
Nov 19, 2024•9 min
Base maps are one of the first hurdles in any tuning project, and while they often seem daunting at first, with hindsight and experience, they’re actually much simpler than we expect but some people become so overwhelmed they throw in the towel before having the chance to get that far. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in To help car enthusiasts worldwide reduce stress and have a greater chance of easy success with their tuning projects, Haltech ...
Nov 12, 2024•13 min
Many enthusiasts want to build something unique simply for the sake of “being different”. And while that’s fine, different doesn’t necessarily mean better — or even good, for that matter. Morgan Clarke of MCD1 doesn’t have that problem, though. What he creates is definitely different… But it’s also very, very good. Use MCD100 to get $50 off HPA’s Motorsport Fabrication Starter Package: https://hpcdmy.co/fabpackageb Morgan Clarke isn’t your typical vehicle designer and fabricator — he tends to av...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 45 min
It's unusual to see a new V10 engine go into production these days with the V10 and V12s engines of previous Formula 1, Prototype (LMP) and Grand Touring classes long being replaced by V8s and V6s, but Rodin Cars are bucking the trend with their RC.TEN engine project. Mike Gartrell of @RodinCars runs us through some of the ins and outs of this V10 project, including how partners like Neil Brown Engineering have helped with the design and @PanklRacingSystems with production. However, with low qua...
Nov 05, 2024•13 min
For most builds, gone are the days of zip-tying an old Bosch 044 fuel pump into place with a healthy dose of sealant, partly because these days there are simply more options but also because builds have gone from 400hp up to 1000-1500hp+ for many performance street applications, and the budgets have increased to match. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Kevin from Frenchy's Performance Garage runs us through some of the main considerations that...
Oct 29, 2024•9 min
Have you ever wondered how small aftermarket companies are able to drastically improve on parts from OEMs and huge players like Garrett or Borg Warner that have massive R&D departments and even bigger budgets behind them? If you ask this week’s guest, Robert Young of Forced Performance and Xona Rotor, he’ll tell you: “We try harder and we’re better at it”. Of course, the reality isn’t quite that simple… Luckily we’ve got a full two hours to dig into this topic and many others surrounding the...
Oct 24, 2024•2 hr 7 min
Many people think driving skills can only be a 'gift you either have or don't' and something that doesn't need any work or effort to build and maintain. Those people are wrong. Mike McGinnis of Innovative Tuning shows how 'the science of speed', aka data analysis, is used by both professional and amateur (Pro-Am class) drivers, using Cole Powelson of LYFE Motorsport and Jeremiah Burton of Donut Media & Big Time as examples at the World Time Attack Challenge. 🔥 The LYFE Motorsport R35 GT-R b...
Oct 22, 2024•10 min
When pushing OEM engines to their limits, factory components often fall short. Platinum Racing Products in partnership with Crest CNC addresses these issues with their new cast cylinder head for the Subaru EJ series. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in ✅ Solving EJ Series Problems Known for head lifting and cracking, the EJ20 needed a robust solution. PRP's cast head offers improved intake port spacing for larger valves, thicker head material, a...
Oct 15, 2024•10 min
Creating high-end race cars and parts for a living is a dream for many of us, but how do you turn that dream into a reality? We don’t have all the answers, but we can pick the brains of the people who’ve pulled it off, like this week’s guest, Joe Scarbo. Use SCARBO50 to get $50 off HPA 3D Modelling course: https://hpcdmy.co/CADb Joe Scarbo of Scarbo Performance and Scarbo Vintage began his love affair with all things motorised like many of us — young and elbow-deep in a deconstructed radio contr...
Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 5 min
What do you do when you're bored of being one of the fastest 5-cylinder drag cars in the world? Double down and reach for a V10 is the answer Hank Iroz of Iroz Motorsport went with, and we're glad he did! Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in With world-leading experience gained on the RS3 platform, the switch to the Audi R8 V10 is a similar area for the Iroz team, and with the R8 and Huracan platforms being similar and very active in the drag rac...
Oct 08, 2024•23 min
Big Power Engine Parts | Design, Manufacturing & Selection. Aftermarket parts including crankshafts, pistons, rods, engine blocks and more—we all use them—but what goes into deciding what is made and what material is used to ensure you are really getting something better than OEM, and how do you know if you need such an upgrade? Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Christian from Nitto Performance Engineering gives us some insight into these ...
Oct 01, 2024•14 min
Imagine if Formula 1 got rid of most of its rules and regulations — how fast could they go? The freedom to design and build whatever will result in the fastest time is a dream for many in the higher levels of motorsport, but for British hillclimb champion Alex Summers, it’s a reality. Use ALEX100 to get $100 OFF HPA’s Track Day Package: https://hpcdmy.co/trackdayb There have been a lot of great families in motorsport over the years — the Earnhardts, the McRaes, the Andrettis — but when it comes ...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 56 min
1200hp is nothing to sneeze at in a full-fat RB-powered Nissan R32 GT-R 'Godzilla', but it's outright wild in an SR20-powered 4wd Nissan pulsar GTi-R running 45 psi of boost! With the naming convention so close is this car worthy of the title 'Mini Godzilla?' Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Owner Akin Uykun gave us some insight into this build, which features a lot of great work from the PowerTune team, including their adaptor kit that allow...
Sep 24, 2024•10 min
Braking at 3g = approximately -105kph (-65mph) in 1 second. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Meet the RP968: A 1500hp capable beast that shattered the Sydney Motorsport Park lap record with a blistering 1:17 .860, dominating WTAC for four straight years in the EMtron Pro class. It takes the full package to smash an outright lap record, and that's what the RP968 has done with teams of clever people like Ashley Field of 909 Motorsport behind th...
Sep 17, 2024•8 min
Embarking on a big build with limited experience can be a disaster as the builder quickly finds themselves out of their depth — and while this scratch-built, tube-frame Pontiac Firebird Trans Am project wasn’t without its bumps in the road, builder Riley Stair has pulled it off incredibly well and learned a whole lot in the process. Use “RILEY100” to get $100 Off HPA’s Fabrication Starter Package: https://hpcdmy.co/fabpackageb Riley Stair had a unique journey towards cars. Before picking up a TI...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 9 min
Don't waste time shifting gears. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in The 1000hp capable Honda K24 in Mike Burroughs Stanceworks 244 GTK Ferrari build is useless without the ability to put power to the ground, and Scott Hilzinger of Haltech explains how the Haltech electronics system handles this via a Quaife 5-speed dog engagement gearbox. This setup utilises a load cell gear knob and shift position sensor as well as other sensors on the car to ...
Sep 10, 2024•12 min
Driving talent only gets you so far in professional motorsport — if you want to make it, you’ll need the full package… Plus a healthy dose of luck. In this episode, professional driver Billy Johnson gives us his thoughts on the challenges of turning driving into a job, the best way to spend 10k as a track newbie, why the Skyline GT-R is seriously overrated, the less glamorous realities of 24-hour racing, and much more. Use “BILLY50” to get $50 off HPA’s Race Driving Fundamentals course: https://...
Aug 29, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Why an RB26 is better than a 2JZ and vice versa is a common discussion between many 6 cylinder fans and while the 2JZ might have the edge when it comes to OEM components on lightly modified street builds, the RB hasn't been pushed or developed as far as the 2jz yet to see how things compare at the other end of the scale… Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Since filming the team has run a PB of 6.35 @ 222mph to set a new RB-Powered world record....
Aug 27, 2024•12 min
