Friday, October 7, 2011

Drop Engineering Releases 370Z Motor & Transmission Mounts

Drop Engineering released a new motor & transmission mounts for Nissan 370Z. The motor mounts are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum. The transmission mount is combination of aluminum and stainless steel - the base is CNC machined from 6061 aluminum and the mount itself is made out of polished 304 stainless steel. Both mounts utilize rigid polyurethane bushings that have a durometer of 75. This allows engine to more efficiently transfer your vehicle's power to the wheels. Under hard acceleration you will feel a noticeable lag created with OEM mounts due to the movement of the motor. If you are serious about performance of your Nissan 370Z, make sure to get these, and you will see quicker engine response and easier shifting even at a higher rpm. Drop Engineering 370Z motor and transmission mounts are not only an ideal upgrade for any driver looking for 370Z performance parts, but also is a good choice when installing a new motor or replacing worn factory mounts.

Nissan 370Z Motor Mounts
Nissan 370Z Transmission Mount

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Neuspeed Continues Their Support for VW & Audi TDI Applications

For those who is not familiar with TDI, TDI is a family of VW and Audi turbocharged and intercooled diesel engines with direct injection. TDI is becoming increasingly popular in US due to its amazing fuel economy. Fuel economy of a TDI engine can be easily compared to that of a hybrid engine. The next generation of TDI engines gets about 34mpg in city and 43mpg on highway. Pretty impressive wouldn't you say!

In any case, Neuspeed is continuing their support for Audi and VW TDI applications. Their current line of products includes a P-chip, intake and pulley kit. You can expect a good increase in horsepower and torque with these upgrades. They also just came out with a new exhaust for VW Golf VI TDI and Audi A3 TDI. Golf TDI exhaust is similar to that of GTI with dual tips. Neuspeed includes a valance for a complete bolt-on installation. Audi A3 TDI exhaust is a straight bolt-on and doesn't require any additional parts to fit. Both exhausts complete eliminate mufflers for a better flow and reduction of weight. Yet both systems are as quiet as the original piece. Neuspeed also offers an optional stainless steel front pipe that installs between electronic exhaust flap and Neuspeed exhaust system. Neuspeed front pipe only works with Neuspeed exhaust.







AEM Releases Honda B-Series Coil-On-Plug Conversion Kit

AEM has finally released a Coil-On-Plug (COP) conversion kit for all die-hard Honda tuners with a B-Series engine in their Honda Civic or Acura Integra. I doubt that the kit will make a great replacement for an aging cap/rotor/wire assembly due to its hefty price, but for a serious tuner this kit will solve a known performance problem common to B-series engine's OE igniter. Nevertheless, AEM believes that the price of their kit is more affordable now because a capacitive discharge ignition module is no longer needed to make the conversion. Combined with an outstanding coil-on-plug performance, this kit is a great upgrade for a performance-minded tuner with a moderately modified engine in their car. For a budget-minded racer, MSD Ignition makes some great ignition upgrades at affordable prices.
Features:
  • Can be used with most programmable engine management systems.
  • Includes instructions for an easy hook up with AEM EMS or common aftermarket ECUs.
  • Includes PnP wiring harness labeled and stamped for easy wire identification and installation.
  • Eliminates factory igniter with AEM's 4-Channel Coil Driver for driving 2-wire individual dumb coils.
  • Includes AEM CDI Pencil coils and Engine Position Module to provide a reliable timing pattern to AEM EMS or aftermarket ECU.

AEM COP Kit -  30-2860
Installed on B18C