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Mazda , Miata , supercharged , junkyard , Mazda Miata , supercharger , supercharge
How to add inexpensive power with a salvage yard supercharger

No movie magic, no special effects. For less than $200 we put together our own supercharger setup.

Air Intake
What design make the best air intake?

We built (and actually tested) different intake designs.

Carl Heideman
Toyota | MR2 | Toyota MR2 | fuel injector
Can blueprinting old fuel injectors really increase performance?

One of the first things we do whenever we pick up an older car? Go through the fuel system.

Tom Suddard
Toyota | brakes | MR2 | Big Brake Kit
Will bigger brakes make an older car perform like a modern machine?

Brakes should both correct speed and balance the chassis. The brakes on our MR2 Turbo did virtually none of that, so it was time for a change–a big brake change.

J.G. Pasterjak
J.G. Pasterjak
Welding | Shop Work
8 tips for welding like a pro

Good welding isn’t magic; it’s really just a matter of discipline and practice. We’ve found that by teaching some pretty simple techniques, bad and ugly welds quickly turn into good …

Carl Heideman
Shop Work | Speed Secrets
14 ways to go faster without spending a dime

Before spending big bucks in search of more power, make sure you’re getting the most out of what you already have.

Carl Heideman
wheels | Shop Work | Wheels & Tires
Tips for making your wheels and tires fit better

Getting ready to roll some fenders or considering downsizing your tires? Read this first.

Staff Writer
suspension | Shop Work | Handling
10 common suspension problems–and how to cure them

Looking for more speed? It could be your suspension slowing you down. Fortunately, expert help awaits.

Staff Writer
Tools | metal | Shop Work | cutting
How to choose the right tools for cutting metal

One way or another, you’re going to have to cut that metal to size. Here are the many different ways to do that—each with their own pluses and minuses.

Carl Heideman
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