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Saying that a failed transmission is inconvenient is quite an understatement. If your transmission goes out while you’re on a trip, you could end up stranded and weighed down by the costs of a tow truck and a transmission repair or a new car altogether. Don’t get blindsided by the costs of a broken transmission. Here are 8 signs to watch for that indicate your transmission may be failing. The clutch is dragging. The gears are slipping. There is a burning smell. The transmission is whining or clunking. The transmission refuses to go into gear or shifts roughly. The transmission...

SFWD (sports front-wheel-drive) drag racing has become very popular recently. Interested in getting in on the action? Here’s what you need to know about vehicle restrictions: Chassis: Full original chassis, including OEM floorboards and firewall, required Glass: Original factory glass only Suspension: Stock style only (aftermarket components are permitted) Lights: At least one headlight and operational brake lights (four-wheel braking must be maintained, but split-system setups and staging brakes integration is allowed) Interior: Original dashboard only (can remove rear and passenger-side seating) Tires: 25 x 9.5 in. wide Weight: Minimum weight of 2,400 lbs., unless using smaller turbocharger (hoods, bumpers,...

Does your vehicle’s performance need some improvement? You can find out by testing its performance with a dynamometer.   Dyno Tuning A dynamometer—or dyno for short—is an instrument that tests the force, torque, and power of an engine or motor. In order to get the best performance tuning results, you need to use a dyno that will apply an accurate load. At HPTautosport, we use a top-of-the-line dyno that is not only accurate but also easy to use: Mustang Dyno MD-150 (2WD) Chassis Dynamometer.   After discovering your vehicle’s full capabilities, the tuning process can begin. Through dyno tuning, you...

We recently picked up a very clean 98 Honda Civic Hatchback into which we will be doing a K24a2 swap. The main purpose of this car will be for weekend track use (road course). We also want it to be street legal so we can drive it to any events we want to attend.  This won't be a trailer queen. No crazy brake tuck or shaved bay, just pure simplicity and functionality. Stay tuned for updates as it comes together!!  

Ted Yoder’s 09′ Civic Si @ HPT for suspension and chassis upgrades. Full Race Turbo Kit with BorgWarner EFR Turbo. 500+ HP with amazing handling. Ted plans to compete in the ONE LAP OF AMERICA event in 2013.