In this episode, we welcome a new vehicle to The turbo Garage: The Dragon Wagon!
We'll do a little background and overview of this fiery beast, then we'll get to work on it by giving it a thorough cleaning inside and out, a full inspection on the BendPak lift, a headlight restoration, brake caliper painting, then finally, and a new set of Michelin tires.
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Tom's Turbo Garage: Turbo Miata Differential Upgrade - Part Two
In this episode, we finish up our turbocharged 1992 Mazda Miata differential upgrade and go for a test drive to see how it all works. Also in this episode, we upgrade the stock brakes by adding new rotors, pads and braided stainless steel lines.
You can see a modification list, photos and complete build details at http://miata.turbomirage.com
For more information on the brake pads and stainless brake lines, visit http://www.flyinmiata.com
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Tom's Turbo Garage: Let's Get Ready to Race!
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In this episode, we're back working on my 1991 Eagle Talon AWD turbo as we tackle a bunch of small projects in order to get the 1991 Talon ready to race.
You can see a complete modification list and many more photos and details at http://talon.turbomirage.com
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Tom's Turbo Garage: Eagle Talon AWD Turbo Upgrade - Part Two
In this episode, we finish the T3 based PTE 6266 turbo upgrade on my DSM. After getting all of the parts bolted in, we go for a road test to get the initial ECMLink tune nailed down.
You can see a complete modification list and many more photos and details at http://talon.turbomirage.com
For more details on my DIY water alcohol injection setup, please visit http://www.turbomirage.com/water
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Tom's Turbo Garage: News Update
In this episode, I take a break from giant car projects to give y'all an update on the latest stuff happening in my life and in the garage.
As always, check out http://www.turbomirage.com for more info on anything you saw in the video.
For go fast parts, installation, design, fabrication and tuning, visit http://www.jayracing.com I use their parts and so should you! Tell 'em Tom sent ya!
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Tom's Turbo Garage: Eagle Talon Test & Tune
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In this episode, we take my 1991 Eagle Talon AWD turbo to Knoxville Dragstrip to do some shakedown runs with the new turbo setup.
Knoxville Dragstrip is 890 feet above sea level. The air temperature during these runs was 65 degrees and the Density Altitude was 1,814 feet above sea level. For all three runs the Boost was set at 27 psi and a 50/50 mix of 93 octane pump gas and 110 octane race gas was used. The car's race weight was approximately 3,390 pounds with driver.
The best time/MPH of the night was:
60 ft: 2.091
ET: 7.683
MPH: 106.159
You can see a complete modification list and many more photos and details at http://talon.turbomirage.com
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CRANKWALKED? 7-bolt teardown 1080HD
One for the weekend warriors... Audio track by RojoDelChocolate. And that really is Mr. Chocolate himself playing some jungle-action on his drum kit to a bunch of garage band loops. Give the man some props!
Here's the 48,000 mile-old 7-bolt I blew up this summer after over 150 drag passes, a half dozen Dyno sessions, 4 transmissions, 3 clutches and 10 years of hard all-weather use. The cleanliness of the crankcase and overall lack of carbon buildup is a testament to the quality of Mobil1 Synthetic oil.
Now this is a story all about how
My bearings got flipped-turned upside down
And I'd like to take a minute just sit right there
And tell you how I used to mix and burn my gas and my air.
In RVA suburbs born and raised
On the dragstrip is where I spent most of my days
Chillin out, maxin, relaxing all cool,
And all shooting some BS outside with my tools
When a couple of guys who were up to no good
Started running races in my neighborhood
I heard one little knock and my rods got scared
And said "You put it in the garage until you figure out where..."
I Begged and pleaded that it not be that way,
But it didn't want to start and run another day.
I kissed it goodbye, because the motor punched its ticket
I got out my camera, said "I might as well kick it."
Crankwalk yo this is bad
Drinking metal shavings from an oil pan.
Is this what the rumor of crankwalk is like?
Hmm this won't be alright
But wait I heard knocking, grinding and all that
Is this the type of failure that should happen to this cool cat?
I don't think so, I'll see when I get there
I hope they're prepared for this video I share.
Well I pulled all the bolts and when I came out
There were chunks in my fluids in the pan and they drained out
I aint trying to get depressed cause I got all my spares out.
I sprang into action like lightning disassembled
I whistled while I worked and my hands never trembled
The 7-bolt was FRESH with the shine like a mirror
If anything I can say this bling was rare
What I saw inside the engine stained my underwear.
I turned off the air compressor 'bout 7 or 8
And I yelled to crankcase "Yo holmes, smell ya later"
I looked at my internals they were finally there
To sit on my workbench and stink up the air.
Tom's Turbo Garage: Buick Grand National Street & Strip Upgrades - Part 1
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In this episode we give my 1987 Buick Grand National some much needed attention, specifically to the differential and rear suspension. This is the second part of a multi-part series where we're making a host of modifications to this American classic to improve its performance on the street and strip. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
For more Grand National pictures and build stories, visit my website at http://gn.turbomirage.com
Turbos and Temples - Mighty Car Mods Feature Film
The boys from Mighty Car Mods take a road trip around Hokkaido in Japan in a 660cc Kei Car for their first feature length film.
DVD and HD Bluray copies are available with free postage worldwide:
http://www.mightycarmods.com/collections/all
Soundtrack is available on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/turbos-temples-original-soundtrack/id423621272
Other songs in the film are from MOOGS debut album 'The Sea Brings Rivalry' which you can find here: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-sea-brings-rivalry/id393276320
Ten Cars That Want To Kill You -- ROAD TESTAMENT
Some of the most exciting cars in history are exciting because they appear to want bodily harm done to novice drivers. What are the most unforgiving cars on the road for drivers without the right skills? With Matt Farah.
City of West Hollywood Automated Parking Garage Demo
The City of West Hollywood has awarded a $2.6 million contract to Unitronics to design, engineer, fabricate, install and maintain a 200-car automated vehicle storage and retrieval system for the West Hollywood City Hall Automated Garage and Community Plaza Project which will be located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard.
"City staff, residents and the City Council continue to work in upgrading the city's infrastructure to make sure our city meets the needs of a dynamic community," said West Hollywood Mayor John J. Duran. "The expansion of City Hall and the building of the new automated parking garage not only will provide for a better experience to residents and visitors, it will also provide for much needed additional parking while reducing the carbon footprint that a "traditional" parking structure would generate otherwise," added Mayor Duran.
Automated parking garages can hold as many as three times the number of cars as traditional ramp-style parking garages. Operationally, automated parking garages provide customers with a valet-like parking experience that is fast, safe, and convenient. They are also less expensive to build when compared to conventional parking garages. Automated parking garages utilize computer-controlled motorized lifts, conveyors and shuttles to transport cars from the arrival level to a parking space and vice versa, without human assistance.
Since 1989, Unitronics, a unique leading company with international presence, has focused on three principal fields of activity, which are implemented by three business divisions: Automation Products, Automated Logistics Systems and Automated Parking Solutions. Through its Automated Parking Solutions division, Unitronics provides design, production, integration, installation, support and maintenance services for automatic parking systems. These services include traffic and parking surveys, conceptual solutions and design, detailed engineering, construction, installation, implementation, operation and maintenance. GREEN solutions and LEED certification are major factors in Unitronics' Automated Parking Solutions designs.
Tips and Techniques for Interior Detailing
Mike Phillips shares tips and techniques for cleaning an detailing every inch of your car's interior. Including vacuuming, cleaning, conditioning and protecting vinyl and leather surfaces. Glass cleaning is also addressed.
Mazdaspeed Miata being chased by a Triumph Daytona 675 Triple
Rider: Johnson Ngo
Bike: 2010 Triumph Daytona 675 Triple
Car: Mazdaspeed Miata
R.I.P Johnson Ngo
Johnson barely bought his Gopro HD hero 2 and started recording his rides. He put them up on youtube but didn't make them public. I got a hold of his footage and more than honored to share his footage with everyone. His favorite road was the "snake" portion of Mulholland. He passed away at Angeles Crest Highway 2 on August 2nd, 2012 in a Moto vs. SUV accident. Rest in Peace brother.