Monthly Archives: May 2011

Valve Float During Turbocharging: How to Fix It

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

The Effect of Boost on Valves Today’s Motiva Performance Engineering topic is something any performance guy should get a grip on: turbocharging and valve float. Here’s the problem: Boost pressure into the intake side of a turbocharged engine and you … Continue reading →

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Motiva Adds Car Locator Service

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Finding the Car You Need Sometimes, this job can be cooler than cool. A call came in the other day: Can you find me a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera? Are you kidding me?

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See Video of 900-hp 2010 Camaro Dyno Test

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Dyno Test Video of Bader Saleh Al-Sulaiti’s 2010 Camaro Things are popping back at the shop at Motiva Performance Engineering here in Albuquerque, but I managed to break away to comb through the photos and videos from my engine-tuning tour … Continue reading →

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Back in USA After Qatar Engine-tuning Tour

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

Nearly 1,000 hp I’m back in the shop at Motiva Performance Engineering in Albuquerque after coming, oh, so close to 1,000 hp on a dual fuel-pump 2010 Camaro during my two weeks in Doha Qatar … so close I could … Continue reading →

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