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Defending the King - 2017 Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 3 - Blow-By Verified

Posted: August 31, 2017

Categories: Honda Civic Type-R Direct Fit Oil Catch Can 2017+

Tags: honda civic, honda, catch can, BlowBy, Baffled Oil Catch Can, A3

Mishimoto 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can PreSale

No matter the manufacturer, the term "sports car" seems to have a special relationship with the color red. Something about this vibrant hue has become synonymous with a vehicle's performance characteristics. This is a trend that Honda seems to have taken to heart. If you look back to all the fast Hondas that rolled out of the factory, at the very least they're adorned with Honda's scarlet badge on the front grille. Regardless of what angle you look at the FK8, the accenting splashes of red stand out like a coat of arms. From the pinstripes lining the bumpers to the encapsulating red bucket seats and pop of the Type R's engine bay centerpiece, the cover, there's an indication that the CTR belongs to a certain class of car.

Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL 2.) - Catch Can R&D Part 2: Gunk In The System

Posted: August 17, 2017

Categories: Jeep Wrangler JK Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit 2012+

Tags: wrangler, jeep, go anywhere, chrysler, catch can, A3

Our engineering department has made some great strides in completing this catch can design as they have reached the final R&D stages. Overall strength and can rigidity were primary design goals for the kit, as we are aware of the rough and tough off-road lives many of these Wranglers live. We want to be sure that once you install this can on your car, it will stay put, no matter what rigorous environment you take your JK Wrangler through.

Bracketry starts with precise design and component fabrication. Our engineers had to be sure that our bracket would effortlessly hold our 2oz catch cans without any damage-inducing stress. In our last update, we left off with some of the cool tech we planned to use. The first tool we used was our FARO Design ScanArm.

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Heavy Breathing - 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review

Posted: July 27, 2017

Categories: Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake 2017+

Tags: k20, intake, honda civic turbo, honda civic, honda, A3

66 out of 100. That might not sound too impressive, but when it comes to the top 100 Nürburgring lap times, any manufacturer would be honored to even make the list. 66 is where the current Civic Type R sits with a time of 7:43.8, making it the fastest front wheel drive car to hit this notorious 12-mile stretch of track. If you scroll though the list, you'll only be able to find a few other FF cars peppered in with all of the Porsches, Bimmers, and countless exotic hypercars. You might also notice that the CTR has made back-to-back appearances in the top 100, which is an impressive feat for any company that isn't Porsche apparently. By this point though, I'm sure you've all already heard the news about the record setting lap time. What the world of new CTR owners want to know is, "How do I make it faster?"

With Honda's K20C1 delivering power figures of 298HP

Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL. 1) - Catch Can R&D Part 2: Designing The Final Product

Posted: July 19, 2017

Categories: Jeep Wrangler JK Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit 2007-2011

Tags: wrangler, jeep, catch can, Baffled Oil Catch Can, A3, 3.8l

Jeeps are built to be rugged, all-terrain vehicles. We can bet that most of the aftermarket parts you purchase for your Jeep are designed to make it tougher. There's no reason for our upcoming catch can kit to be any different. Our engineers have made this can nearly indestructible and will be able to handle any abuse your 2007-2011 3.8L Wrangler can throw at it.

In our last update, we discussed our plans for how we wanted to mount this catch can. We determined that the best location for a bracket was right behind the ECU. We could use the stock bolts that are already there, and the components can attach to the chassis, making it a solid and sensible location.

3D scanning on our intended area

Intercooler Sandwich - 2015+ VW MK7 GTI/Golf R, Audi A/S3 Intercooler R&D Part 1 - Stock Review

Posted: July 14, 2017

Categories: Volkswagen Golf TSI/GTI/R Intercooler 2015+, Audi A3/S3 Intercooler 2015+

Tags: vw, volkswagen, turbocharged, S3, mkvii, mk7, intercooler, hot hatch, heat exchanger, gti, Golf R, golf, Forced induction, Audi, A3

The Golf GTI has been one of the most revered hot hatchbacks since its inception in the mid-1970s. While it was immediately a hit in Europe, and especially the UK, we didn't get the chance to experience Volkswagen's ingenious combination of efficiency and speed until the early 80's with the "Rabbit" GTI. The MK1's screaming 98 horsepower engine boasting Bosch's latest fuel injection technology, combined with crisp and responsive suspension, was enough to draw in a huge following. With that following came an explosion in aftermarket parts for these vehicles, from wheels to lowering kits, and just about any other trick to squeeze every drop of performance from the naturally aspirated motors equipped through the next two generations.