AEM's Plug and Play ECU for the Chevy LS1, a Swappers Delight!

By Mike Kojima

Being able to have full control of engine management is a huge advantage when putting together one of the new generation hybrids.  We found a great remarkably simple solution for tuning with AEM's plug and play EMS for the LS1. The LS is fast becoming the new hybrid swap replacing K motors in Nissan S chassis and finding homes in the engine bays of 1st and 2nd generation RX-7's.

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Billy Johnson, Jack Roush Jr. win at Homestead, a 400th victory for Jack Roush (new pictures!).

MotoIQ Staff Report

Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. overcame a qualifying penalty, which forced them to start at the back of the field, to score an amazing win in the Miami Grand Prix, Round 2 of the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge at Homestead Speedway.  This was the duo’s second Grand Sport (GS) class victory together in the 2.5 hour, 91-lap Homestead 200 in the No. 61 ROUSH Performance Products Ford Mustang GT.  This was Johnson’s second consecutive victory at the 2.3-mile, 11-turn road course, in a car that advanced 33 positions from start to finish.

The race will be airing on SPEED Channel:  Homestead-Miami Speedway March 13 (Sat.), 1 p.m. ET

www.BillyJohnsonRacing.com

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The Ultimate guide to Suspension and Handling Part 2, Controlling Body Motion

By Mike Kojima

Previously, we covered the most important aspect of handling, the tires. The next important suspension trick to increase grip is to reduce body motion such as roll under hard cornering, dive under braking and squat under acceleration.  In later editions of this series we will get into the technical aspects of chassis dynamics but for now we are covering the basics and will gradually get into the harder to understand parts of the subject.

Check out part one of the series here!

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Royal Purple Extended Life Micro-glass Technology Now Available in Consumer Oil Filters

MotoIQ Staff Report

Royal Purple is pleased to annonce their line of high performance oil filters which combine advanced micro-glass technology, high capacity and optimized flow characteristics for maximum performance and filter life. Commercial fleets use advanced micro-glass oil filters to extend the life of heavy duty trucks and equipment.  These high tech oil filters use special synthetic glass microfibers about 10 times smaller than conventional cellulose filter fibers to provide superior filtration.  High performance lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple is now bringing this technology to the consumer market.

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Revenge of the Nerd- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas or Top Fuel Fun!

By Mike Kojima

A couple of weekends ago I took my 9 year old Daughter Christa to the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona.  Being the jaded 9 year old she is, she loved the Top Fuel cars, liked the funny cars and thought the 6 second Pro-Stock cars were lame because they were "too slow".  In between runs I explained how the inner workings of Top Fuel and Funny cars tick.  She was pretty amazed at some of the facts I told her about the cars and wanted to know how I knew so much about them.  I told her the story of how I was a crew member for a Top Fuel Funny Car last year during SEMA week.  I learned a lot about these amazing cars that day and I'll tell you the story I told her.

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3 prescreening events announced for San Mateo, SpoCom Show

MotoIQ Staff Report

Does your ride have what it takes to compete against the best of the best? SpoCom focuses on Quality NOT Quantity. In order to bring out the best cars possible SpoCom will be working with Limitless Motorsports, Mach III, Wheel Dude, Speed Element, and N1 Concepts to produce 3 prescreening events.

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DUCATI READY TO KICK OFF THE 2010 RACING SEASON 
 
MotoIQ Staff Report

This year, no fewer than eight privateer teams have done exactly that- with three representing Ducati in the flagship Superbike class aboard the 1198R, and another six entered in the grueling Daytona 200 aboard the middleweight 848. Ducatisti worldwide will have all eyes on the Bolognese machines, cheering them on from start to finish for their efforts in dominating the most anticipated race of the year. 
 

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K&N High-Flow Intake System Adds 17.52 Horsepower to the 2008-10 Subaru STI 2.5L

MotoIQ Staff Report

K&N has recently released their High-Flow Intake System for the 2008-10 Subaru WRX STI, (part no. 69-8005TTK) increases horsepower by 17.52 hp at 5260 rpm over the stock intake configuration. To achieve such a performance increase, K&N replaces the original intake assembly; including the air box, air filter and intake tube with an all-new intake design. The new system draws air through a K&N High-Flow Air Filter that increases airflow and never needs to be replaced. Protecting the cone-shaped air filter, and isolating it from engine heat, is a powder coated heat shield that replaces the stock air box.

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Amsoil Severe Gear SAE 250, Medicine for Weak Transmissions      

MotoIQ Staff Report

Now Redline is going to have some company in the extreme use category as Amsoil has just launched and new severe duty racing gear oil, Amsoil SEVERE GEAR SAE 250.  Like Redline, the Amsoil product has an amazing gear cushioning weight of 250!  The heavy weight SEVERE GEAR SAE 250 resists sling off and forms a shock absorbing cushion between gear parts as well as using an advanced extreme pressure metallic film forming additive package.  SEVERE GEAR SAE 250 is designated for racing use and is so new, you won't find it on Amsoil's web site yet but you can read about it on MotoIQ!

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Project Honda Ruckus Part 7: Building the Engine

By Jeff Naeyaert

In our efforts to build the ultimate Honda GET 50cc engine for our Honda Ruckus, we have learned a few things with our first iteration of our modded engine, lessons to make our second one better we hope.  In our quest to get even more power out of our little Honda we are going to build another engine, this one is going into another Ruckus in our stable. Our goal for engine number 2 is to surpass the 58 mph of our first engine and reach 60 mph with the Honda engine that came with the Ruckus.

To read about our previous engine build click here for part one and here for part two.  To see all of our Honda Ruckus stuff click here.

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