What is the difference between launch control and antilag?

Launch control and antilag are easily confused – both incorporate features that can help spool up a turbo, but they are intended for different applications. Launch control is intended to hold the engine at the right RPM, boost, and power output to get the fastest launch off a standing start without either bogging the engine…

Upgrading Bosch D-Jetronic EFI systems to MegaSquirt

Bosch’s D-Jetronic was the first commercially successful automotive electronic fuel injection, original equipment on many European cars like the Porsche 914 pictured above. Today, many owners are looking to upgrade to more tunable EFI systems, like MegaSquirt, or just trying to replace broken and unobtainable parts. We’re not sure what engine management the 914 in…

MS3Pro Helps Revive an Urban Legend: A Prototype GM LS V10

In January 2016, KC Maxx Performance & VC Fabrication inquired about MS3Pro capabilities and interest in being involved in this project.  Who wouldn’t be interested in a snuffed TOP SECRET GM Project? Some intrepid GM engineers it seemed, thought that the General needed a V10 to replace the aging 454 in the truck division. Having…

Finishing up the bulk of the chassis/fab work

Lots of pictures here.  I hope to have it back this week…. Shortened control arms to bring the tires inside the fenders.  Also relocated the front attachment points on the tension rods to add some caster.   Tubing to protect the fuel lines from the fuel cell box up to the engine bay.  There will…

Baby’s got shoes! And suspension! And even a window or three!

Still moving the build forward– Here’s a number of newer pics showing the front and rear suspension, side windows and ‘sunroof’ Lexan installed, and finally the car as it sits on the ground with full suspension, wheels, tires. (No brakes yet, but that’s a bolt on deal). 4 link rear suspension is going in here…

MegaSquirt 3 ECU with MS3X Expansion

SKU: MS3X357-C

Important Note:  Due to supply chain challenges and the lack of ability to have parts anodized at this time, we are transitioning to brushed silver enclosures.  We appreciate your understanding.   The MegaSquirt 3 with MS3X expansion arrives equipped with features surpassing MS2 & MS1 systems, like sequential fuel & spark, 2 step, progressive nitrous, boost…

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Mo progress… Mo problems

It’s been way to long since I’ve offered an update… so here we go—  you can click on any of this images for a closer view. I’ve got wheels!  OK, so they’re not mounted on anything structural yet, but he’s a mockup on a junkyard 10-bolt we’ve got under the car right now.  Turns out…

Engine/Trans Test Fitment

Weekly update here:  The engine and trans have been test fit (pics below show it slightly out of place as it was pulled forward and up to make room to cut on the floor).  The floor/tunnel have been cut out to make room for the shifter linkage, and soon the engine/trans will be seated back…

Speed Week 2008 at Bonneville Speedway

Turns out this was the year for Gary to break the record.  Twice.  In car video of the record run is below. Monday Monday morning Gary pulled a 236mph ‘down run’ to qualify for the record, motor was running great, we put the car in impound until Tuesday morning when we’d come back to try…

Mazda Miata Tuning Solutions – Plug and Play ECU Options for NA and NB MX-5

Turbo Miata Tuning made easy.  And Supercharged Miata!  Hi-comp n/a too!  Bottom line– This is the most powerful tool you’ll ever put ‘in your toolbox’ when it comes to on track performance.  You can wring every ounce of power out of your car, safely, leaving nothing on the table.  Just like National Solo Champion Eric…