The infamous Honda Civic… this car has been around for as long as most of us can remember. Honda first introduced the Civic as a two-door coupe in the early 70’s and ever since its release the Civic has been one of the best-selling compact cars of all time. Fast-forward almost 40 years and the Civic attracts a variety of drivers. You can see the Civic being driven by anyone from young adults that recognize its sporty side to elderly folks that want a car with good MPGs.

Well, a small displacement engine such as the Civic’s 1.8-liter four cylinder that gets good gas mileage (~29 MPG) often leaves the driver with a desire for more power. In the case of the Civic, there happens to be additional horsepower ready to be unleashed. AEM recognized the car’s need for an air intake system and designed a Cold Air Intake System for the 2006-09 Honda Civic with the 1.8-liter engine (part number 21-686C). During the design phases, AEM was able to not only design a more efficient air intake system that looks and sounds great but also squeeze additional horsepower from the 1.8-liter powerplant.

The new AEM 21-686C Cold Air Intake System completely replaces the restrictive factory intake system of the Honda Civic. By replacing the factory airbox and air filter with a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube that optimizes airflow and filtration more power was gained.  AEM’s’s dyno tests have recorded a 4 horsepower increase at 3,800 RPM on the 2006-09 Honda Civic 1.8L. This increase in horsepower brings the stock baseline power of 98 wheel horsepower up to 102 wheel horsepower with the AEM 21-686C Cold Air Intake System installed.

The 21-686C intake routes an AEM Dryflow 21-201DK air filter in the wheel well where the air filter can draw cool air safely. The 21-201DK air filter features a flange inside diameter of 2.5-inches (64mm) and an overall height of 5.125-inches (130mm). The oil-free DRYFLOW technology is extremely durable and easy to clean.

The boys over at Jalopnik managed to get their paws on some killer shots of the Lexus “Yes, we’re making it. No we’re not. Yes, we are again” LF-A.  With a price tag of $400,000+, it’s not a surprise that Lexus is seriously debating releasing this car into a trembling marketplace, but these shots give gear heads a bit of solace that the first Lexus Supercar may be closer then we think.  Still holding true, the Lexus LF-A will be powered by a 4.8L V10, pushing out an excess of 500HP – and rumors are circulating that this same V10 will also power the upcoming 2012 Lotus Esprit.

Who says the Aussies don’t know about American Muscle?  They are actually responsible for one of the more exhilarating muscle cars to ever hit our shores – the Pontiac G8.  So to show their support and expertise, DBA proudly introduces the latest addition of Performance Brake Rotors for the exciting new 2010 Camaro & Mustang.  DBA didn’t stop at just the base models either, these new 4000 Series Rotors and 5000 Series Rotors will give both the 426HP Camaro SS and 540HP Mustang Shelby GT500 the stopping power it deserves!

The Progress Group has developed a front and rear anti-roll bar set and sport lowering springs for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.  The front anti-roll bar is 27mm solid, alloy steel and has two adjustment points.  The rear anti-roll bar is 24mm solid, alloy steel with a non-adjustable design.  The bars are designed for use with the OEM end-links and we recommend that these be installed as a front and rear set to achieve optimal performance.  The hardware includes low-deflection polyurethane bushings, new brackets, and synthetic grease.  This new anti-roll bar system will improve chassis balance, quicken steering response, and minimize body roll while cornering.  All Progress anti-roll bars are manufactured in-house, feature precision MIG-welded ends, and are powder coated metallic gray.

Hyundai really did their homework for their first RWD sport coupe!  Whether you’re working with the turbo-charged I4 or the naturally aspirated V6 this car has plenty of power and we’re here to make sure you can put it to the ground!  The springs feature sport-tuned rates and a modest drop of 1″ in the front and 0.8″ in the rear.  They have been developed for use with the OEM or sport dampers.  The springs are cold wound, shot peened, load tested, and include a lifetime warranty.

Progress Spring rates:

• 210 lbs/in. front (3.7 kg/mm)
• 420 lbs/in. rear (7.5 kg/mm)

Turbosmart Supersonic Blow Off Valve is designed to reduce turbo spool-up time between gears for even greater performance from your turbocharged vehicle – at the same time they are a must have for vehicles running increased boost levels over standard as the factory BOV is designed to leak boost!

Another benefit is the protection the Turbosmart Supersonic BOV provides for your turbocharger from damage by reducing turbo cavitation on throttle-off and gearchanges – they also sound great with that famous Turbosmart whoosh. Turbosmart BOVs have a simple tool free adjustable cap that is used to tune the operation to you and your car’s personal preference – easy!

FEATURES

• Faster turbo spool-up between gears means greater performance!
• Made from billet aluminium
• Tool free spring tension adjustment – tune the BOV to suit the vehicle
• 38mm positive seal piston
• Quick release V-Band clamp
• Small and light
• Choice of Blue or Black colours
• Supplied with vacuum fitting, weld flange, plumb back fitting and V-band assembly
• Wide range of adapter kits and accessories also available

APPLICATION

• For medium sized turbocharger system on 4 – 6 cylinder engines developing 200 – 600 HP
• Ideal for street, circuit and rally cars

COBB Tuning announces the availability of the Limited Edition Secondary Oil Cooler kit for the Nissan GT-R R35. The COBB Secondary Oil Cooler reduces high engine oil temperatures that occur during extreme driving conditions. This kit utilizes an auxiliary oil cooling core that seamlessly integrates with the OEM oil cooling system, significantly reducing oil temperatures without compromise. Whether pounding around the racetrack or canyon carving during blistering heat, the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler lets your GT-R keep its cool.

Additional horsepower, high ambient temperatures, high altitude and aggressive driving can all contribute to elevated oil temperature. Lower oil temperature ensures better engine protection and longer engine life. Extensive racing and testing data shows that the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler is capable of reducing oil temperatures from extreme peaks of 130C/266F (OEM redline) to acceptable operating temperatures in the 110C/230F range.

This elegantly engineered kit sits opposite the OEM oil cooler in the unused driver side bumper duct. The design is optimized to work with the OEM oil cooler duct, which is included in this kit. Oil flow return from the OEM oil cooler is diverted to the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for an additional oil cooling stage before being redirected back to the OEM oil return.

Execution of the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler kit leaves nothing to be desired. A Mocal air-to-oil core is used for efficiency and durability. The core is mounted to the chassis using a custom CAD designed powdercoated bracket that is designed to work with the included OEM oil cooler duct. The adaptor fittings are custom CAD designed and CNC machined aluminum with black anodizing. All hose ends are high quality aluminum -10 AN fittings with an attractive black and titanium anodized finish. Hoses are preassembled using smooth bore, lightweight synthetic rubber interiors with black nylon overbraid and encased in XRP Fyrefoil 2 radiant heat shielding for additional thermal resistance. The replacement gaskets are Nissan OEM parts.

The Limited Edition COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for the Nissan GT-R R35 is the most comprehensive solution for managing engine oil temperature.  Install a COBB Secondary Oil Cooler on your GT-R R35 and drive at the limit without distraction.

How can Volk Racing contribute to society?  One way is through the things it makes, but it can also make a difference through its corporate conduct.  Concerned with environmental issues, Volk Racing developed ECO DRIVE GEAR, a superlight wheel product.

Third-party testing has demonstrated that these wheels can definitely cut fuel consumption.  Success came from applying the company’s accumulated expertise with lightweight wheels to the problem of fuel efficiency.

As a leading maker of aluminum wheels, when it comes to social responsibilities, Volk Racing takes an active role.  Involved in racing, Volk Racing is committed to responsibly promoting motor sports culture.

The Scion brand has been associated with the customizing enthusiast from the start. The first Scion to hit U.S. shores was the xB, with its unique boxy shape and shockingly large cabin; the “little bus” quickly infiltrated the streets of America.  Shortly thereafter, performance parts manufacturers began offering an array of products for the xB. A few years later, Scion expanded their lineup with the tC and xA. The tC took the role of the sporty coupe and the xA model was almost a hybrid of both the xB and tC. Each vehicle is definitely different, however all Scions share some features.

One of the main similarities of the xA and xB is the 1.5-liter engine. This little engine is excellent on gas mileage, but leaves little extra power for performance straight from the factory. To increase the performance output of the 2006 Scion xA and 2004 to 2006 Scion xB, AEM Induction Systems has released a new Cold Air intake system (21-570P) that fits these vehicles.

The 21-570P Cold Air intake was designed to fit the tight engine compartments of the Scion xA and xB. It completely replaces the vehicles’ restrictive factory intake systems with a polished aluminum cold air intake system. The system begins at the 1.5-liter engine’s throttle body and routes to the driver’s side wheel well. The cold air configuration ensures the delivery of cool air, while the included Air Bypass Valve virtually eliminates the chance of hydro-locking the engine.

The 21-570P locates a DRYFLOW air filter, part 21-200DK, in the driver’s side wheel well. The 21-200DK has a 2.25-inch (57mm) inlet diameter and a height of 5.125-inches (130mm) allowing a smooth flow of air to the Scion engine. The oil-free DRYFLOW technology is extremely durable and easy to clean.

What do you do in a down economy?  Build!  Build!  Build!  That’s Takeda’s philosophy.  Takeda is proud to announce the release of 15 more applications to their product line for Acura, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Scion and much more.  It’s been non-stop for the Takeda R&D team and they have added to the engineering staff in order to complete even more applications.

Takeda delivers the good with dyno videos, technical videos, installation manuals, images, and graphs of every single Takeda product.

The retro craze has seemed to have left no manufacturer unaffected.  Toyota revived their FJ Cruiser, Chevy brought back the Camaro, but possibly most impressive: Mercedes has just rolled out the SLS AMG, a throwback to the 300SL Gullwing from the 1950’s and 60’s.

The new Mercedes-Benz Gullwing is so much more then a new take on an old concept.  Take for example the engine, the 300SL had, for it’s time, a very impressive 3.0L Inline Six.  The SLS AMG however comes out guns blazing with 6.3 Liter AMG V8 pushing our 563 Horsepower and 480 Foot Pounds of Torque.  That, along with it’s predominantly carbon fiber body, is good for 3.7 0-60 times and a top speed just shy of 200MPH.