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Close-up of a machined engine cylinder bore with a honed finish

Finishing First Requires Proper Finish

Mastering Engine Honing: Achieving Optimal Surface Finishes for Peak Performance In the realm of engine rebuilding, nailing the right surface finish on cylinder bores, block decks, and cylinder heads is...

Finishing First Requires Proper Finish

Mastering Engine Honing: Achieving Optimal Surface Finishes for Peak Performance In the realm of engine rebuilding, nailing the right surface finish on cylinder bores, block decks, and cylinder heads is...

Close-up of engine pistons and connecting rods from a shortblock

The Truth About your STi Shortblock

If you're deep into Subaru EJ257 engine builds — whether for street tuning, reliability mods, or just satisfying your inner machining nerd — you've probably heard whispers about the differences...

The Truth About your STi Shortblock

If you're deep into Subaru EJ257 engine builds — whether for street tuning, reliability mods, or just satisfying your inner machining nerd — you've probably heard whispers about the differences...

Gas pump with octane rating buttons at a fuel station

Why 91 Octane Is A Thing

   You might have noticed that many gas stations West of the Rockies top out at 91 octane. This isn’t just a regional quirk; it’s a result of a complex...

Why 91 Octane Is A Thing

   You might have noticed that many gas stations West of the Rockies top out at 91 octane. This isn’t just a regional quirk; it’s a result of a complex...

Close-up of an aluminum engine cylinder head

The Best Direction With Direct Injection

  Modern high-performance engines like the Subaru FA20DIT, Porsche 9A1, GM LT5, and Audi DAZA boast impressive power thanks in part to direct injection (DI) technology, turbocharging and high compresssion...

The Best Direction With Direct Injection

  Modern high-performance engines like the Subaru FA20DIT, Porsche 9A1, GM LT5, and Audi DAZA boast impressive power thanks in part to direct injection (DI) technology, turbocharging and high compresssion...

Subaru EJ cylinder heads showing combustion chamber shapes

Subaru EJ25-EJ20 Hybrid Builds

Bolting EJ205 cylinder heads onto an EJ257 block can be quick and fairly affordable way to get an old 2.0L car back on the road. It can also create some...

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Subaru EJ25-EJ20 Hybrid Builds

Bolting EJ205 cylinder heads onto an EJ257 block can be quick and fairly affordable way to get an old 2.0L car back on the road. It can also create some...

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