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Honda/Acura Engine Performance Book Review
This $17 book covers Honda B-series and K-series tuning fundamentals at a price that won't sting. Used through several builds — here's where it earns its place.
DEWHEL Manual Shift Knob Review (M10x1.25 Aluminum)
DEWHEL's $10 aluminum shift knob is the budget cabin upgrade for M10x1.25 thread cars. Here's the verdict for cars like the 240SX and MX-5.
Building Honda K-Series Engine Performance Book Review
Eric McClellan's 'Building Honda K-Series Engine Performance' is the K-series equivalent of Jason Siu's B-series book. Used through a K20A2 swap rebuild — here's the value.
Veepeak Mini Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner Review (Android)
The Veepeak Mini Bluetooth is the cheaper Android-only sibling to the OBDCheck BLE. Here's when it makes sense to save the money.
Tomica No.1 Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR34 Patrol Car Review
The Tomica No.1 BNR34 Patrol Car is the entry-point GT-R diecast. Boxed, $13.50, with the white-and-black police livery that makes it instantly recognizable in any collection.
Mobil 1 High Mileage 5W-30 Review (5-Quart)
Mobil 1 High Mileage 5W-30 is the same base oil as Mobil 1 Advanced with added seal conditioners. For JDM engines past 100K miles with starting-to-leak seals, here's whether it earns the upgrade.
Maximum Boost by Corky Bell Review: Turbo Bible
Corky Bell's Maximum Boost has been the turbocharging textbook since 1997. Here's why it remains the foundational text for JDM turbo builds.
How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines Book Review
Jason Siu's 'How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines' is the workshop manual most JDM Honda owners reach for when planning a build. Here's the verdict for a B-series refresh.
Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Cleaner Review (2-Pack)
Chemical Guys Diablo is the gel-foam wheel cleaner that clings to vertical surfaces. Two bottles for $24, used for two years on Volk and Work wheel sets — here's the verdict.
Project Kics R40 Lug Nuts Review (12x1.50, 16+4 Locks)
Project Kics R40 Iconix lugs are the JDM hardware-jewelry crowd's choice. Anodized aluminum, perfect 60-degree seat, with 4 locks for theft deterrence.
MOMO Mod.88 Racing Steering Wheel Review (320mm Suede)
MOMO Mod.88 is the racing wheel many JDM builds end up running. Black suede grip, 320mm diameter, 6-bolt aluminum frame. Real-world impressions on a Honda Civic with a Works Bell short hub.
Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 Review (5-Quart)
Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 is the API SP/ILSAC GF-6 oil that meets every modern JDM engine spec. 7,000+ Amazon ratings, 4.8 stars, $25 for 5 quarts.
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