COBB Tuning announces the availability of the XLE Blow Off Valve (BOV) for turbo equipped Subarus and the MAZDASPEED3. The COBB XLE BOV can be configured to operate in multiple modes using simple hand tools. Innovative engineering and precision manufacturing result in a compact package capable of holding high levels of boost consistently and reliably.

The COBB XLE BOV can operate in one of three modes with simple adjustments. Full recirculation is achieved by plumbing the primary output back into the intake pre-turbo with the auxiliary port closed. Full atmosphere is possible by opening both the primary port and auxiliary port to atmosphere. A hybrid mode is also possible by pluming the primary port into the intake and leaving the auxiliary port open to atmosphere, causing much of the air to recirculate to retain driveability, while still creating an audible exhaust of some of the boost pressure.

Spring preload determines the pressure differential across the BOV piston required before the BOV opens and releases the pressurized intake charge. The COBB XLE BOV can be adjusted by loosening the locknut and turning the hex-head shaft clockwise for more preload or counter-clockwise for less preload. Once preload is set, the locknut is retightened and ensures the adjustment is secure.

Materials used to construct the COBB XLE BOV ensure ease of maintenance and long service life. The mounting flange, body, vent cover and piston are constructed of 6061 T6 aluminum, the spring seat is made from 303 stainless steel and the primary outlet is polished cast aluminum. O rings are used around the piston and on the mounting flange to ensure optimal sealing. The valve body is hard anodized for strength and corrosion resistance. The piston is dry filmed lubricated, providing enduring maintenance free service.

COBB Tuning is offering the XLE BOV for the following applications:

The COBB XLE BOV is a limited edition piece and will not be available for long.

Borla has released a true dual exhaust system for the 2009+ Nissan GT-R. This true dual racing system eliminates the secondary cats and is intended for off road use. This is an aggressive high flow system designed to maximize power and sound.

Product: True Dual Race Exhaust System – eliminates secondary cats
Application: 2009+ Nissan GT-R
Part #: 12658
MSRP: $3,499.00
Our Price: $2,974.00

IRVINE, California — The Mazda 2, named last year’s World Car of the Year, will finally make its North American debut in early December at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. It will go on sale in late 2010 in the U.S. and Canada as a 2011 model.

A close relative of the Mazda 2, the Europe-designed Ford Fiesta, will reach U.S. showrooms next spring, months ahead of its cousin. Both cars share a common architecture, engineered largely by Mazda when it was still controlled by Ford.

The Mazda 2 is sold in the Japanese domestic market as the Mazda Demio.

Mustang RTR – a new generation of Mustang

World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. is excited to introduce a new generation of the Ford Mustang to the world – the Mustang RTR. Along with designer Caleb Clark and the help of Classic Design Concepts, Vaughn has successfully brought his ultimate vision to life in the form of this modern, aggressively-styled Mustang with the perfect mixture of performance upgrades for any spirited driver.

The Mustang RTR will be available in multiple color combinations at select Ford dealerships nationwide beginning in February of 2010. This package will first be available with the 2010 Ford Mustang GT; however, a V6 version will be soon to follow. Performance upgrades include a Ford Racing calibration with K&N high-flow air filter (+9HP), Falken FK452 performance tires, Ford Racing damper kit with 1.5 inch lowering springs, Baer drilled and slotted rotors, and extremely throaty mufflers that leave no doubt that the Mustang RTR is Ready to Rock.

The Mustang RTR includes aggressive exterior elements that offer OEM quality and fit. These exclusive elements include an RTR rear diffuser, front splitter, aluminum rear spoiler, RTR side and rear emblems, as well as a distinctive RTR vinyl scheme. The vehicle also features a tasteful chin spoiler and sleek side splitters. The aggressive stance of this car is defined by the 19×9.5 Mustang RTR wheels. The interior of this visually-stimulating vehicle consists of RTR-specific floor mats, shift knob, emblems. Each Mustang RTR owner will become a part of the exclusive RTR registry and will receive a numbered badge with their new machine.

“There is no question that Mustang’s performance, quality and looks have evolved straight from the factory,” says Vaughn Gittin Jr. “However, the majority of the Mustang aftermarket has not fully followed the progression with regards to aesthetics. I saw the need to get something out there that was different from traditional Mustang styling. Something that could open up a new set of eyes to the already-incredible Ford Mustang, while keeping the current Mustang enthusiast smiling.”

“Pure passion for Mustang has fueled me and my team every step of the way and is the single reason I decided to chase this dream and never lift – just as I have with my driving career,” Vaughn continues. “While I have had this vision for years, unfortunately it has taken so much time for me to find the right people who have helped take this vision from my head all the way to production. I feel like a proud father and cannot wait to see this car on the road. Trust me when I tell you, this Mustang is Ready to Rock!”

The current estimated price for the RTR package mentioned above is $7,800. The Mustang RTR will be displayed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas at the K&N Filters booth # 22443 November 3-6, 2009.

GOTO:Racing’s GT-R represents the very edge of development for this particular platform. There are perhaps a handful of fully race-prepared GT-Rs in the world. Of course, because this vehicle is not a factory effort, the progress on the GOTO GT-R is a direct reflection of the aftermarket industry that supports the GT-R. GOTO:Racing and the Lock family have prepared a state of the art chassis. However, at a comparatively heavy 3,400 pounds, this race car needs serious power to be competitive.

The GOTO:Racing GT-R is equipped with the COBB Tuning AccessPORT and custom mapping from a collaboration of Tim Bailey from COBB Tuning Surgeline, Portland, OR and Jon Drenas of HB Speed, Hunington Beach, CA. This form of engine management was a natural choice with the stock turbo chargers and just over 520whp, but some suggested with the recent addition of larger turbos from AMS and fuel injectors from Deatschwerks, that a standalone engine management system was needed. We are pleased to demonstrate in no uncertain terms that the COBB Tuning AccessPORT, with supporting modifications and competent tuning, is capable of coordinating extremely high horsepower.

Specifications:
Vehicle – 2010 Nissan GTR – race prepared by GOTO Racing/Brian Lock Racing
Engine – stock GT-R
Turbo – AMS stock location turbo upgrade
Injectors – Deatschwerks (800cc)
Fuel – 100 octane unleaded
Exhaust– fully catless 3”
Intake – Custom Harman Motive 3.1” ID intake with stock MAF sensors

Technical Tuning details
The key to tuning this car is the addition of the larger inner diameter intakes, kindly supplied by Harman Motive. The stock intake inner diameter is just 2.5-inches. This substantive increase in intake cross sectional area means that we can accurately measure up to 40% more airflow than is possible with the stock intake system. As you can see from the graph below, we were able to flow close to the limits of the MAF sensor without saturating their 5-Volt limit.

Because we were able to accurately meter airflow throughout the full RPM and boost range, the tuned stock ECU can easily control ignition timing and fueling. We have supplied relevant information for the rest of the tuning parameters in the additional graphs.

One of the most common items to replace on your car or truck is the oxygen sensor. Sometimes also known as the o2 sensor, this sensor is responsible for determining is the engine needs to add or remove some fuel from the air/fuel ratio. Due to this, a bad oxygen sensor should easily make your car not pass smog, and not passing emissions would require you to get a new oxygen sensor.

Most of the new cars, that are OBD2, have a total of two oxygen sensors… some might have more. Usually, there is an oxygen sensor that is in front of the catalytic converter, and another that is behind the catalytic converter. The one before is responsible for determining the air fuel mixture. The one after is only there to ensure the catalytic converter is working.

The oxygen sensor is basically a sensor with a harness plug on the end of it. There are cheaper alternatives that do not have a harness, and those are just universal that you would have to splice and add into your existing harness. This could get messy, and we don’t recommend it. Get a quality oxygen sensor such as Bosch or Denso, and make sure it has an OEM harness.

Now, replacing the oxygen sensor is very easy. All you need to do is to get an oxygen sensor socket, and slide it over the stock sensor. For most cars, the sensor will be in the exhaust headers somewhere before they bend down under the oil pan, or they could be on your factory downpipe, also around the bend. All you need to do is use the socket to unscrew the old sensor, and then screw the new one back in. Check your manual on the proper foot lbs of torque to tighten it to. You would do the same for the secondary o2 sensor that is after the catalytic converter.

Buy a replacement oxygen sensor.

Here is a video from CarMD on how to change an oxygen sensor:

Follow the video above on how to replace the oxygen sensor.

91 Octane and a supercharger, and you got a 512whp BMW M3 thanks to Gintani. Check out the video below for this Supercharged E92 BMW M3

The new E92 M3s are showing good promise with their burly V8 engines. We look forward to more dyno videos and information on boosted M3s like this.

Mishimoto has released a carbon fiber oil catch can. These units come with all necessary hardware and will be in stock by the middle of November.

Mishimoto Carbon Fiber Oil Catch Can
Part #: MMOCC-CF

Mishimoto has released a heavy duty transmission cooler kit. This transmission cooler comes with an eight-inch electric fan which is perfect for heavy duty trucks and supercharged or turbocharged applications. These will be in stock by the middle of November.

Heavy Duty Transmission Cooler
Part #: MMOC-F

Mishimoto has a racing thermostat for the 97-05 Dodge Neon / SRT4 and 03-08 Nissan 350z. Mishimoto racing thermostats will significantly lower high engine temperatures produced by modified and upgraded turbo applications. Once the engine is fully warmed up, the Mishimoto racing thermostat will open up at a lower temperature (62º C) than standard OEM thermostats. This will allow the coolant to flow through the engine sooner, thus reducing and maintaining cooler engine temperatures. These will be in stock by the end of November.

Product: 62º C Racing Thermostat
Application: 1997-2005 Dodge Neon / SRT4
Part #: MMTS-NEO-97
MSRP: $60

Product: 62º C Racing Thermostat
Application: 2003-2008 Nissan 350Z
Part #: MMTS-350Z-03
MSRP: $80

HKS has released an SSQV3 blow off valve kit specifically for the 2009+ Lancer Ralliart. At the same time HKS released a redesigned stage 1 camshaft for the SR20DET (RPS13). These redesigned cams improve performance above 5,500rpms widening the power band all the way up to the rev limiter.

Product: SSQV3 Blow Off Valve
Application: 2009 Lancer Ralliart
Part #: 71007-AM016
MSRP: $420

Product: 256 Intake (11.5mm) Redesigned Camshaft
Application: Nissan Silvia (R)PS13
Part #: 22002-AN025
MSRP: $230

Product: 256 Exhaust (11.5mm) Redesigned Camshaft
Application: Nissan Silvia (R)PS13
Part #: 22002-AN024
MSRP: $230

Available November 16th, 2009

Cometic Gasket has taken their race proven MLS technology to the street! Street Pro gasket kits offer the same unparalleled Cometic sealing technology in an affordable complete package. If you are looking for a complete engine gasket kit ask for Cometic’s Street Pro gasket line for your next engine build. Street Pro gasket kits are offered as two separate part numbers: top end kits and conversion kits. To purchase a complete gasket kit, please order both the top end gasket kit and conversion gasket kit.

Street Pro Top End kits include:
• MLS head gasket
• Intake gaskets with manifold end seals
• Exhaust manifold gaskets
• EGR gaskets (as needed)
• Valve cover gaskets
• Distributor gaskets
• Carburetor gaskets
• Air cleaner gaskets
• Thermostat housing gasket
• Intake and exhaust valve stem seals
• Throttle body gaskets (as needed)

Street Pro conversion kits include:
• Oil pan set
• Timing cover gasket(s) and seal
• Rear main seal
• Water pump mounting gasket
• Fuel pump mounting gaskets (as needed)

The Lumma Design BMW M5 breaks most design standards and has some interesting colors, wide fenders, and some very deep rims. The BMW V10 engine is twin turbo to produce 730 horsepower, which will cause some havoc on the streets of Europe. Lumma claims that it’s powerplant is the “most powerful engine” ever seen on a road-legal BMW. Lumma’s previous work was on another M5 that was dubbed the CLR 500 RS. This took place back in 2007 and the car managed a very puny by comparison 560 horses.

The interior is the craziest part of this car with an interesting red and white theme. Not my style, but definitely different.

Wow, someone must be an unhappy camber. Looks like their Bugatti Veyron ended up floating in some lake in Texas.

I wonder if his insurance covers little fishies floating in the cabin of a million dollar plus Bugatti Veyron :)

Runt over on the FJ Cruiser Forums has a build thread on his FJ Cruiser. View the full thread.

From the factory it was a Vodoo Blue, trim class ‘B’ (Canadian thing).

So far the list is:

Expedition One Bumper Expedition One Off-Road Equipment with PIAA 510 & 580 lights
Blacked out rear bumper now
OME Rack with PIAA 540’s on Real Wheels light bar & KC rectangular on sides & back via PIAA Univ. Light Tabs
(rack & light bar has all wires ran through tubes…what a PITA….but worth it )
4X4 mods labelled rocker switches
Toyota Factory Rock Rails
OME heavy lift
05 TRD Gun Metal Grey Alum. 4Runner 16″X8 rims plus OEM 17″ Alum. rims
33X12.50X17 Wild Country RVT (summer) or 255/85/16 Cooper Studded S/T (winter)
Dual Battery System (ala CruiserLarry)
Toyota Ipod gizmo
Titan 12000 lb winch (solenoids mounted under hood)
Dif, Trany &Transfer Scuba Breathers (ala ShadowWarrior) & ‘They’ Scuba sticker (thx ShadowWarrior)
Toyota Receiver Hitch
and many mods that you never tell about
Extra Pix in member gallery.

Below are picks of the rack install. The OEM rack was taken off and all wires were snaked through it by pushing a thin wire through first then tie it to the wires and pulling them through the tubes. What a pain in the ass…..but worth it. The rear & side lights were mounted with “PIAA Universal Light Tabs”.
Pix are below:

Makes for a nice clean install, but be careful with the OEM rack is delicate……don’t ask.
After I installed the lights and ran the wires I had it wired into the wiring harness by a shop….mistake. Luckily they did nothing that was not fixable. I paid a handsome dollar for a good lesson I will never forget & re-did the work.
The switches I choose are the pre-labelled illuminated 4X4mods.com type. Color coded and arranged to the way my brain works. You can also see the dual battery switch in the bottom left corner. Pix below:

Open switch location will be for the interior winch control switch if you’re wondering.

I decided to set the Large PIAA lights on the bumper & light bar lights to only come on with the high beam. The Small PIAA 510’s, (pointed at the ditch) side & rear lights are your standard type light switch set up (i.e. flip the switch and you have light). This type of work as most know takes a few relays. I opted not for a fuse panel like most, but Hellas built in fuse relays mounted on a panel under the hood. See pix below:

The solenoid of the TITAN 12,000 lb. winch was mounted under the hood to keep it out of the harsh northern elements. The Titan has a nice cordless remote as well as a corded remote so this was a no brainer mod. I highly recommend this winch for the dollar…..its a very good value with excellent service from Roger @ Titan Winches Titan Winches and Offroad recovery equipment ::. The Dirty Parts dual battery mod is also shown. Also a excellent product with great service forn Larry @ Dirty Parts Home. See pix below:

The Scuba mods were done as well…..I opted for remounting the rear dif. Breather tube in the gas cap area with a OEM dif. breather cap on the end of the tube. See pix below:

Transmission and Transfer case breathers are under the hood….zap strapped to the fire wall for now. Again OEM threaded dif. breathers were used. See pix below:

Allot of people ask me about the tires & if I did the body mount chop. My answer is no and the tires are Les Schwab Wild Country RVT 33X12.5X17’s on OEM Alum. Rims. They do not rub on the body mount no matter how stuffed they are. However the Upper Control Arm (UCA) does show slight touching as the dirt has shown to be rubbed off when I wheel it hard with 35 lbs tire pressure. However with 14 lbs air pressure I have no clean spots on the UCA. I sleep at night…….besides I’m saving up for the Walker Evans Bead Lock rims so I know it’s not permanent. In the winter different rims go on with 1.25 ” wheel spacers so there is lots of room for my tire chains. See pix below:

Built my very own security/utility box out of Alum. which has a sleeping platform the folds up and stores under the roll out drawer. Pic’s below. More info can be found here: Rear FJ utility box with built-in sleeping platform

Storage below:

Addition of Fourtrex High Lift Mount then built my home made Axe & Shovel Mounts. Basically a Stock Car Ballest Tube Clamp with a 3/4 bolt and 2″ Quick fist. Cost was about $ 40.00 per set. The cables to lock it all down are 24″ custom made 3/8″ Coated Air Craft Cable. I poped a whole in the axe head with a cutting torch to insert a lock. The High lift, Axe, Shovel and Box locks are keyed alike.

Here is the trailer it pulls around when we disappear into the bush for several weeks:

And my preferred exploring set up:

Most recently I added 4.56 gears which made all the diffrence for towing my camping camping/fishing boat trailer (see above pic’s). For now the only for sure future mods are a crawler box & Staun beadlocks, but still learning/researching . Once I can find a Canadian Toyota dealer that installs the TRD Supercharger I might go that way. I hope all this info helps someone, I know it would of helped me at the start. My Cruiser is built for getting me & my family into camping/fishing spots & recreational well rounded off-roading. If I can help I will. Enjoy it…life’s to short.

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