“Damian Johnson has transformed this Mitsubishi heavyweight from a parts shell into a nimble hill-climb warrior” View fullsize If you had seen this Mitsubishi
“Fukuoka style hits New Zealand with Michael Macnaughtan’s Toyota Mark II ” Early adopters are like entrepreneurs of the automotive world. They forge ahead
The humble Toyota Hilux is a Kiwi institution. Seemingly everyone has their own Hilux story, making the nameplate one of the nation’s most culturally ingrained.
NZ Performance Car have covered some extremely popular chassis in previous instalments of Scrapyard Gains, but it seems — judging by the endless emails —
Blow-off valves (BOVs) are a very common upgrade for most turbocharged engines, but are they actually needed? BOVs have been labelled essential for a turbo
“Built for both drifting and circuit work, Jack’s RE Amemiya-influenced RX-7 is the perfect hybrid” View fullsize There are some cars — much like
The 2016 V 4&Rotary Nationals will celebrate its 20th anniversary in January 2016, and it would seem they plan on doing so in style, with
“After destroying his original engine with too much boost, Scott Allen was left with two choices: scrap the project or build it better. Guess
Mitsubishi Evos have a heritage in New Zealand that is so strong that the Aussies are thinking of claiming it as their own. We’ve been
“Chopped, raised, and boosted — what’s not to like about Joel Oswald’s Hilux” View fullsize Joel Oswald has always owned four-wheel drives, having had a
“Dan Yeoman’s Beams-powered KE70 is a testament to just how good a project can be if you stick to your guns and see it
“No one knows stoppers better than the guys at Race Brakes. Steve Currie and the team talk us through things you should be aware
The Nissan Skyline has become one of the most legendary names in Japanese motoring, thanks largely to its pioneering of various new technologies, as well
“Expert suspension tech Gareth Court helps us avoid costly mistakes when buying used suspension” Purchasing second-hand shocks can be a big gamble. You never
“We aren’t the only ones who think John Saad’s RX-3 is the best-quality RX ever built; have a look for yourself and see if you
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